Chemistry

Course summary

What can I do at the end of the course? With a qualification in Chemistry you could go on to Further or Higher Education, studying Chemistry or one of the other sciences or related subjects. You could work in science- based industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or organisations which are obliged to have a concern for the environment. It is helpful for a career in the medical field, pharmacy and environmental science. Chemistry is also a well-respected subject in its own right and suitable for entry into a wide range of professions, as success within this field requires good analytical and data processing skills and the ability to express ideas clearly in written English. What will I learn? A Level Course Outline : The content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in Chemistry •Practical skills assessed in a written examination · Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry •Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations · Amount of substance · Acid–base and redox reactions · Electrons, bonding and structure Module 3 – Periodic table and energy •The periodic table and periodicity · Group 2 and the halogens · Qualitative analysis •Enthalpy changes · Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative) Module 4 – Core organic Chemistry •Basic concepts • Hydrocarbons •Alcohols and haloalkanes • Organic synthesis · Analytical techniques (IR and MS) Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and transition elements •Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative) · pH and buffers · Transition elements •Redox and electrode potentials · Enthalpy, entropy and free energy Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and analysis · Aromatic compounds · Carbonyl compounds · Carboxylic acids and esters · Nitrogen compounds · Polymers · Organic synthesis · Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR) How will I learn? Lessons involve both theoretical and practical activities. A commitment to discussion and study time outside lessons is essential for success in this course.