A2 Chemistry

A Level

In Eastleigh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Eastleigh

  • Duration

    2 Years

The Salter's Chemistry course, is 'context-led'. Chemical concepts are introduced within a relevant context. Students study the Chemistry in a spiral way, so that chemical ideas, introduced in an early topic, are reinforced later. The 'drip-feed' approach to teaching and learning chemical principles allows students to revisit a particular topic several times during the course, each.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Eastleigh (Hampshire)
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Chestnut Avenue, SO50 5ZA

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About this course

All students on a full AS/A2 level programme are expected to have at least five GCSEs grades A* to C. These should include a grade B or above in Double Science (or Chemistry) & Mathematics and a C in English. (Applied Science is not an acceptable entry qualification)

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Chemistry
The Salter's Chemistry course, is 'context-led'. Chemical concepts are introduced within a relevant context.

Students study the Chemistry in a spiral way, so that chemical ideas, introduced in an early topic, are reinforced later.

The 'drip-feed' approach to teaching and learning chemical principles allows students to revisit a particular topic several times during the course, each time taking their knowledge and understanding a step further.

What Will I Learn On This Course?

· Understand that knowledge of the structure of the atom developed in terms of a succession of more sophisticated models.
· Benefits and risks associated with using fossil and alternative fuels (biofuel, hydrogen, nuclear).
· The major classes of chemical reactions, homolytic, heterolytic addition and nucleophilic substitution.
· Processes involved in the depletion of ozone and the greenhouse effect.
· How uses of polymers are related to their chemical properties.
· Understand modern analytical techniques such as infra-red spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
· Understand how the principles of 'green' chemistry are important in the manufacture, recycling and eventual disposal of polymers .
· Understand that DNA analysis can be used for 'genetic finger printing'.
· Factors and ethics associated with the ways in which Chemists are involved in developments to improve food production.
· The way chemical principles & techniques are used to investigate the effects of chemicals on the body.
· To design and make medicines to meet specific needs.
· Chemical basis of colour & pigments and the use of Chemistry to provide colours to order.

Course Content And Method Of Assessment

AS

Unit 1: Chemistry for Life. a) The Elements of Life is a study of atomic structure, radioactivity, shapes of molecules, the periodic table and mass spectrometer. b) Developing Fuels is a study of thermochemistry, organic chemistry (alkanes, structural isomers) polluting exhaust gases and an introduction to entropy.

Written examination: 1 hour. 30 % of the AS / 15% of the A2.

Unit 2: Chemistry of Natural Resources. a) Elements from the Sea is a study of halogen chemistry, redox chemistry, electrical configurations and periodicity of ionisation enthalpy, intermolecule dipole bonds and industrial chemistry. b) The Atmosphere is a study of rates of reaction, chemical equilibrium, radical reactions and electromagnetic spectra c) The Polymer Revolution is a study of alkene reactions, addition polymerization, alcohol reactions and infra-red spectra.

Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes. 50% of the AS / 25% of the A2.

Unit 3: Chemistry in Practice. An assessment over a period of time, using a minimum six practical activities.

20% of the AS / 10% of the A2.

A2

Unit 4 : Chemistry of Materials. a) What's in a Medicine? Is a study of medicines such as aspirin, their development, chemistry and synthesis. B)The Materials Revolution is a study of condensation polymers and other modern materials. c)The Thread of Life is a study of proteins and andenzymes and of DNA and its use in synthesizing proteins. d) The Steel Story is a study of redox reactions, electrode potentials, d-block chemistry and colorimetry.

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes. 15% of the A2.

Unit 5 : Chemistry by Design. a) Agriculture and Industry is a study of how chemists use industrial practices to benefit mankind and how they contribute towards a safe and efficient food supply. b) Colour by Design is a study of the chemical basis of colour in pigments, paints and the use of chemistry to provide colours to order. c) Oceans is a study of oceans in cycling materials, including salts and carbon dioxide. D) Medicines by Design is a study of principles and techniques that are used to investigate the effect of chemicals in the body, and to design and make pharmaceutical substances to meet specific needs.

Written examination: 2 hours. 20% of the A2.

Unit 6: Chemistry Individual Investigation. Candidates carry out a single individual investigation and are expected to spend at least 18 hours in the laboratory carrying out practical work as part of the investigation.

15% of the A2.

After The Course

Most successful candidates go on to Higher Education. A level Chemistry is an essential requirement for entry to courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy and Chemical Engineering. It is often a requirement for courses in Biological Sciences and Geology and desirable for Nursing and Environmental Science.

There are many other areas of study in which some background in Chemistry is useful, including Engineering, Physics, Electronics and Archaeology. It is of course possible to use A level Chemistry for direct entry to employment in either technical or non-technical areas.

Subject Combinations

Other subjects which are often taken with Chemistry are, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Geology

Entry Requirements

All students on a full AS/A2 level programme are expected to have at least five GCSEs grades A* to C. These should include a grade B or above in Double Science (or Chemistry) & Mathematics and a C in English. (Applied Science is not an acceptable entry qualification)

A2 Chemistry

Price on request