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Chemistry of Energy (C-PBL)

Lead name:
Dr. Dylan Williams
Discipline:
Chemistry
Collaborating Institutions:
University of Edinburgh, University of Huddersfield
Funding call:
RSC - £19,549
Programme contact:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Abstract
Development of new C/PBL resources to cover a broader range of topics and increasing the number of C/PBL practitioners in HEIs
Project Aims

To provide students with more and better higher-level skills and greater awareness of the real-world relevance of chemistry

 

Project Objectives

To develop one of a broad range of C/PBL resources; to increase the number of C/PBL practitioners in HEIs

Project Outputs

'The Chemistry of Energy' module is a series of activities covering a wide area of chemical issues spanning traditional I/O/P categories. On completion of the resource the learner will be:

  • enthused in the importance of chemistry
  • familiar with fundamental principles e.g. kinetics and thermodynamics
  • asked to advise the Government of the fictitious country of 'Northland' on a range of issues such as whether to develop a rare earth mine, whether to cover a south facing hillside in solar panels or biomass plantations, the best type of metal cables to reduce power transmission losses, and the impact of chemical technology on heat loss through glass areas on buildings.
Project Outcomes

Increased awareness of C/PBL among HEI community;

Increased confidence with C/PBL and use of C/PBL within HEIs;

Graduates with improved higher-level skills

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