AS Level in Chemistry

Course information:
AS Level in Chemistry

Course summary:
This one-year course leads to an AS level, which is a qualification in its own right. It can also be used as the first half (50%) of an A level qualification.

Course content:
You will study the following three modules:

Module 1 Foundation Chemistry 1
1. Atomic Structure
2. Amount of substance
3. Bonding
4. Periodicity

Module 2 Foundation Chemistry 2
1. Energetics
2. Kinetics
3. Equilibria
4. Redox Reactions
5. Group VII - the Hologens
6. Extractions of Metals

Module 3 Foundation Chemistry 3
a)Introduction to Organic Chemistry
1. Nomenclature and Isomerism
2. Petroleum and Alkanes
3. Alkenes and Epoxythane
4. Haloakanes
5. Alcohols

b)Centre Assessed coursework

Course structure:
The AS and A level specification encourages candidates 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.
In addition, the A level specification should encourage candidates to:

f) bring together knowledge of ways in which different areas of chemistry relate to each other.

Assessment procedure:

AS Module 1 1½ hour examinations consisting of structured questions. 30% of the total AS marks, 15% of the total A level marks

Module 2 As above

Module 3 1¼ hour examinations consisting of structured questions. 25% of the total AS marks, 12½% of the total A level marks
Centre assessed coursework represents 15% of the total AS marks and 7½% of the total A level marks.


Qualifications achieved:
GCE AS Level Chemistry, awarded by AQA (NEAB)

Progression opportunities:
Successful students could progress to an A2 Level in Chemistry.

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.