Module Descriptors
GLOBAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
FORE60354
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Wheeler
Email: J.W.Wheeler@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Group Presentation (50% of the marks will be determined through peer assessment) 15 minutes weighted at 30%
- Coursework - Individual Report (2000 words) weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the nature of the global chemical industry
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
2. Undertake a critical appraisal of the strategies, successes and failures of the chemical industry within recent years
LEARNING
ENQUIRY
3. Communicate to a professional level on an aspect of the chemical industry
COMMUNICATION
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
2. Undertake a critical appraisal of the strategies, successes and failures of the chemical industry within recent years
LEARNING
ENQUIRY
3. Communicate to a professional level on an aspect of the chemical industry
COMMUNICATION
Module Indicative Content
This module is intended to provide students with the opportunity to obtain an in depth understanding of the global chemical industry and appreciate its key players, features and drivers.
It will begin by discussing the history of the chemical industry, identifying the major milestones in its development through to the current position of chemical companies globally. It will investigate the impact that the industry has on the global economy, identifying the key nations involved, and what the industry means to each of these nations. It will identify the top chemical companies and examine their history, development, product portfolio and current strategies.
Across the industry the role of research and development will be investigated, as will the many faces of marketing. Examples of successful companies and products, together with failures and controversies will be used to understand the key drivers of the industry. Furthermore, the role of chemicals in developing countries will be explored, together with the political, social and health pressures on the industry in this context.
It will begin by discussing the history of the chemical industry, identifying the major milestones in its development through to the current position of chemical companies globally. It will investigate the impact that the industry has on the global economy, identifying the key nations involved, and what the industry means to each of these nations. It will identify the top chemical companies and examine their history, development, product portfolio and current strategies.
Across the industry the role of research and development will be investigated, as will the many faces of marketing. Examples of successful companies and products, together with failures and controversies will be used to understand the key drivers of the industry. Furthermore, the role of chemicals in developing countries will be explored, together with the political, social and health pressures on the industry in this context.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Group Presentation (30%) (50% of the marks will be determined through peer assessment) 15 mins (LOs 1,2)
Individual Report (70%) 2000 words (LO 3) FINAL this will be of a professional nature, such as a written report, webpage or poster, covering for example, the analysis of a chemical company, product or market.
Individual Report (70%) 2000 words (LO 3) FINAL this will be of a professional nature, such as a written report, webpage or poster, covering for example, the analysis of a chemical company, product or market.
Module Learning Strategies
There will be 2 hours scheduled contact time per week for 12 weeks which normally comprise of a 1 hour lecture or tutor-led seminar followed by a 1 hour student-led seminar or tutorial. The former will be used to develop the foundation for students understanding, with the latter providing the opportunity for students discuss and develop their ideas and also present to the rest of the group.
126 hours of independent study will be used to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on assignments.
126 hours of independent study will be used to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on assignments.
Module Texts
C. A. Heaton (2013), The Chemical Industry, second edition, Springer
F. Aftalion (2005), History of the International Chemical Industry, second edition, Chemical Heritage Foundation
L. Galambos (2013), The Global Chemical Industry in the Age of the Petrochemical Revolution, Cambridge University Press
F. Aftalion (2005), History of the International Chemical Industry, second edition, Chemical Heritage Foundation
L. Galambos (2013), The Global Chemical Industry in the Age of the Petrochemical Revolution, Cambridge University Press