Module manager: Dr Natalia Sergeeva
Email: n.sergeeva@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
COLO5233M (5244)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The aim of the module is to introduce students to cosmetic science and to develop understanding of the concepts used in this subject. Secondly, it aims to apply this knowledge to develop practical skills to design and communicate appropriate investigative procedures related to cosmetic science.
(a) To introduce the principles of cosmetic science using a variety of examples and to gain fundamental understanding of the scientific concepts covered.
(b) To introduce students to the core technologies and the product areas they support.
(c) To understand the most common types of chemical ingredients and their proper application in various cosmetics.
(d) To understand the context for, and examples of, regulations associated with cosmetic science.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Appraise core technologies and methodologies appropriate to cosmetics.
2. Integrate information to solve problems in cosmetic science.
3. Synthesise ideas related to cosmetics through research skills
4. Critically evaluate and argue scientific concepts related to cosmetics.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Communicate effectively and present through a variety of approaches.
6. Work with others as a part of the team to plan, organise, select and manage information.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Practical | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 125 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Presentation and group learning are introduced in seminars, with opportunity for feedback on initial ideas and their development
Feedback will be gained via a practice MCQ in advance of summative MCQ.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 50 |
| In-course MCQ | Multiple selection questions | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Multiple selection questions: assessment is 1h slots (includes built-in ‘additional time’), at end of semester; test is 45 min in a computer cluster. This assessment will meet the following learning outcomes: LO1 and LO2 Group project involves undertaking research study of a particular topic associated with the module objectives and creating a portfolio. This assessment will meet the following learning outcomes: LO3 and LO4.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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