Discovering Science
Global Challenges
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in chemistry; no previous knowledge or experience is required. If you are working in the field of science and would like to practice and improve your science writing skills, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time. If you intend to complete the Discovering Science program , it is recommended that you complete Discovering Science: Science Writing before starting this course, however this course can still be studied independently. You can use the hashtag #FLchallenges to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- The origins of penicillin and the research behind antibiotic development.
- The way in which pencillins kill bacteria.
- Introduction to the molecular structure of the penicillins and how their structure underpins their antibacterial properties.
- The ways in which some bacteria types are able to become resistant to antibiotics.
- The clinical research of a consultant in infectious and travel medicine.
- The challenges behind educating people in the proper use of antibiotics.
- The ways in which chemists are making contributions to overcoming the problem of bacterial resistance.
- The ethical issues associated with powerful medicines, and the appropriate uses of them.
- Assignment: prepare interview questions to demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues behind a scientific topic.
- The uses of chemistry in addressing the challenges of feeding a growing population.
- The role of chemical crop protection agents and the development of agrochemicals.
- The way agrochemical products are discovered and designed.
- The discovery of the World’s most widely used fungicidal agent, Azoxystrobin.
- The multidisciplinary nature of the discovery of new biologically active molecules.
- The uses of natural crops and their genetically-modified alternatives.
- Sustainable options for feeding a rapidly growing population.
- Alternative methods of agriculture that complement the use of chemical crop protection agents.
- Assignment: a peer reviewed task to write a blog post on a scientific topic.
Get a Reminder
Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
---|---|
Length | 2 weeks |
Effort | 5 hours per week |
Starts | Feb 24 (214 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Paul Taylor, Colin Fishwick, Martin McPhillie |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
Get a Reminder
Similar Courses
What people are saying
little short and basic
Overall good, if a little short and basic, but part of a set of courses, so may build on.
so may build
set of courses
overall good
but part
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.
Writing Tutor 6 $22k
Computer Science, Mathematics, and Writing Tutor - Academic Achievement Center $41k
Teaching Writing $44k
Lecturer in Writing $44k
Writing Counselor $52k
Writing Tutor, Writing Center $55k
Writing Tutor, Business Writing Center $56k
Research/Writing $57k
Writing Analyst $60k
Writing Tutor, Writing Center Fellow $61k
Writing Instructor (University Writing) $80k
Writing Center Coordinator and Writing Professor $112k
Write a review
Your opinion matters. Tell us what you think.
Please login to leave a review
Rating | 5.0★ based on 1 ratings |
---|---|
Length | 2 weeks |
Effort | 5 hours per week |
Starts | Feb 24 (214 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Paul Taylor, Colin Fishwick, Martin McPhillie |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Engineering |
Tags | Science, Engineering & Maths |
Similar Courses
Sorted by relevance
Like this course?
Here's what to do next:
- Save this course for later
- Get more details from the course provider
- Enroll in this course