A2 Level in Chemistry
A Level
In South Shields
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Type
A Level
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Location
South shields
The A level course encourages students to: a) develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of chemistry, and the skills needed for the use of these new and changing situations. b) develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment. c) be aware of how advances in information technology and instrumentation are used in chemistry. d) appreciate the contribution of.
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About this course
The A Level course is designed for students who have successfully completed AS level Chemistry.
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Course programme
Course information:
A2 Level in Chemistry
Course summary:
The A level course encourages students to:
a) develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of chemistry, and the skills needed for the use of these new and changing situations.
b) develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment.
c) be aware of how advances in information technology and instrumentation are used in chemistry.
d) appreciate the contribution of chemistry to society and the responsible use scientific knowledge and evidence.
e) sustain and develop their enjoyment of, and interest in, chemistry.
f) bring together knowledge of ways in which different areas of chemistry relate to each other.
Course content:
The A2 course develops what you will have learnt at AS Level. You will study the following three modules:
Module 4: Further Chemistry 1
1. Kinetics
2. Equilibria
3. Acids & Bases
4. Nomenclature & Isomerism in Organic Chemistry
5. Compounds Containing the Carbonyl group
6. Aromatic Chemistry
7. Amines
8. Amino acids
9. Polymers
10. Organic Synthesis and Analysis
11. Structural Determination
Module 5: Further Chemistry 2
1. Thermodynamics
2. Periodicity
3. Redox Equilbria
4. Transition Metals
5. Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solution
Module 6: Further Chemistry 3
a) synoptic assessment
b) centre assessed coursework
Assessment procedure:
Module 4:
1½ hour examination consisting of structured questions.
12½% of the total A level marks.
Module 5:
2 hour examinations consisting of structured questions.
20% of the total A level marks.
Module 6:
1 hour examination - synoptic objective questions
10% of the total A level marks
Centre assessed coursework
5% of the total A level marks.
Centre assessed coursework represents 15% of the 12½% of the A level marks
Qualifications achieved:
A2 Level Chemistry, awarded by AQA (NEAB)
Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.
A2 Level in Chemistry