Courses / AS/A Level Chemistry
AS/A Level Chemistry
- Provider
- Suffolk New College
- Course ID
- CHES, CHE2
- Summary
- AS Chemistry starts with a foundation module to help students gain a common level of basic chemical principles. Organic chemistry is introduced within the second module and a final module looking at physical chemistry completes the year.
A2 Chemistry extends the knowledge gained in AS and looks at further aspects of organic chemistry, biochemistry and trends within the periodic table. Students will find practical, hands on experience a valuable and enjoyable way to learn. Chemistry is a challenging science requiring strong academic ability, good practical and deductive skills. Practical work is undertaken in a well-equipped laboratory.
About the Course
- Target
- Those wishing to gain an AS/A Level in Chemistry.
- Entry requirements
- Standard entry requirements (minimum 5 grade C or above passes at GCSE), with Double Science grade BB or GCSE Chemistry grade B nad GCSE Maths at grade C preferred.
- Outcome
- The AS course in Chemistry is self-contained, but leads on to a second year of study (the A2). Module results in the AS and the A2 are combined to provide an ‘A’ level award after two years. To progress to A2 you will need to have the standard entry requirements for AS level, plus AS Chemistry at grade D. Students with AS at grade E will be considered on the basis of their capacity to make further progress as shown by attendance and work records and other evidence.
Units to be studied at A2
Rings, Polymers and Analysis
Equilibria, Energetics and Elements
Practical Skills in Chemistry 2 - Qualifications
- AS/A Level in Chemistry
- Content
- The course is divided into chemical topics, each containing different key concepts of Chemistry. Once the key features of a chemical topic have been developed, applications are considered. The teaching of practical skills is assessed separately.
This course has been developed in consultation with the Royal Society of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline and a large variety of teachers throughout the country.
There is an increased emphasis on understanding and application rather than recall.
There is straightforward assessment of practical skills.
The course builds upon the existing popular OCR Chemistry course. Has been updated in response to modern developments in chemistry and also the impact of chemistry on modern society and resources.
Units to be studied at AS
Atoms, Bonds and Groups
Chains, Energy and Resources
Practical Skills in Chemistry 1
Assessment
Two units at AS and A2 level are assessed through written examination. One unit at AS and A2 level is assessed through internal assessment. All written paper units are available in both January and June series. Practical skills units are available in the June series only.
By employing the above we aim to encourage individual thought, increase individual potential and develop a group identity. It is expected that students on this course will in, addition to the taught hours, spend approximately two to three hours each week completing assignments outside class time. - Cost
- Please contact Suffolk New College for details
- Enrolment
- Please contact Suffolk New College for details.
Availability
- Starts
- September 2008
- Duration
- AS Level, one year. Full A Level, two years.
- Timetable
- Full-time
- Provider
- Suffolk New College
Venue and Contact details
Main
Rope Walk
IPSWICH
IP4 1LT
Telephone 01473 296606
Email info@suffolk.ac.uk
Website www.suffolk.ac.uk
Contact Tracey Bailey
Contact Notes Sue Nunn
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