Program Overview

Foundation Process Chemistry (by Flexible Open Learning)

Overview

Develop chemistry skills and techniques necessary to embark on the first year of a chemical (or related discipline) engineering programme in Higher Education.

Course Details

What you study

• Key chemical Concepts
  • Atomic structure and the Periodic Table, electron configurations related to periodic properties
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Acids, Bases and calculation of pH values using [H+] concentrations
  • Le Chatelier‘s principle
• Energy
  • Definition of the property of Enthalpy and related calculations using Formation Enthalpies and Hess‘s Law
• Organic Chemistry
  • Organic compounds – structure, nomenclature and structural isomerism
  • Polymerisation reactions - addition & condensation reactions
• Electrochemistry
  • Redox reactions and oxidation states
  • The electrochemical series
  • Introduction to corrosion and methods of prevention

How you learn

• The learning materials consist of a self-contained and comprehensive learning package
• Learning materials will be provided to the student in the form of a series of lessons, these include self-assessment questions with solutions to aid developmental learning
• Student support tutoring is provided by telephone, e-mail, MS Teams, and where practical and required, by visits to TUOLE where additional support on an individual basis can be given
• Additional support will be provided via E-learning@tees course materials including tutorial materials, and links to supporting materials, will be placed in the e-learning@tees website

How you are assessed

• Formative Assessment
  • The distance learning materials include a series of self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each lesson to allow for progression of learning
  • Formative assessment is further provided by five tutor marked assessments for the student to complete and submit for marking
  • The formative assessments provide students with an opportunity to receive feedback and prepare for the summative assessment
  • Feedback in the form of email or telephone contact is available to the student
• Summative Assessment
  • Evidence will be provided from a single synoptic assessment, comprising a set of short answer questions related to the sequence and content of the lessons provided within the learning materials
  • All learning outcomes will be addressed by means of this synoptic assessment

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Maths grade C / 4 or equivalent

Employability

• This programme provides a bridging course to HNC/D chemical / process engineering programmes

Part-time

• Fee for applicants: £495
• Length: 100 hours over six months
• Online
• Start date: Various