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Certification Prospects Duration Membership Format Assessment FAQs Request Info A Level chemistry (AS & A2) courseLevel: AS & A2
A level chemistry courses. Chemistry is concerned with the science of matter, particularly its structure, properties and reactions. Chemistry is of central importance to the sciences as a whole as the chemical reactions that it governs are fundamental to all of science. This course contains all the information you will need to pass the A-Level Chemistry exams. You will have a personal tutor for the entirety of this course, who will be more than happy to aid you in completing this course, and will be available to mark all the end of unit assessments.
AS Level Unit 1 – CHEM1 – Foundation Chemistry
Topics 1.1 – Atomic Structure
1.2 – Amount of Substance
1.3 – Bonding
1.4 – Periodicity
1.5 – Introduction to Organic Chemistry
1.6 – Alkanes Unit 2 – CHEM2 – Chemistry in Action
Topics 2.1 – Energetics
2.2 – Kinetics
2.3 – Equilibria
2.4 – Redox Reactions
2.5 – Group 7, the Halogens
2.6 – Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals
2.7 – Extraction of Metals
2.8 – Haloalkanes
2.9 – Alkenes
2.10 – alcohols
2.11 – Analytical Techniques
Unit 3 – Investigative and practical skills
Topics In the course of their experimental work, candidates should learn to:
· Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques
· Process and select appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods
· Make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations
· Make measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy
· Analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others’ experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways
Unit 4 – CHEM4 – Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry
Topics 4.1 – Kinetics
4.2 – Equilibria
4.3 – Acids and Bases
4.4 – Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry
4.5 – Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group
4.6 – Aromatic Chemistry
4.7 – Amines
4.8 – Amino Acids
4.9 – Polymers
4.10 – Organic Synthesis and Analysis
4.11 – Structure Determination
Unit 5 – CHEM5 – Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry
Topics 5.1 – Thermodynamics
5.2 – Periodicity
5.3 – Redox Equilibria
5.4 – Transition Metals
5.5 – reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions
Unit 6 - Investigative and practical skills in A2 Biology
Topics In the course of their experimental work, candidates should learn to:
• Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques
• Process and select appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods
• Make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations
• Make measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy
• Analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others’ experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways Students are recommended to posses the ability to read and write english to GCSE standards and be over 16 years of age. Candidates should be familiar with: · Arithmetic and computation · Handling Data · Algebra · Graphs · Geometry AQA A level in chemistry. All students have 18 months to complete this course from date of registration. On average this course is completed in 200 hours. Course materials are provided in paper format and delivered direct to your door within 7 days of enrolment. AQA Chemistry AS: Student Book, Ted Lister and Janet Renshaw, publisher; Nelson Thornes
AQA Chemistry A2: Student Book, Ted Lister and Janet Renshaw, publisher; Nelson Thornes Summary of Assessments Unit 1: CHEM1 – Foundation Chemistry · 33.3% of the total AS marks · 16.75% of the total A Level marks · 1 hour 15 minutes examination paper · 70 raw marks · 4 – 6 short answer questions plus 1 – 2 longer structured question(s)
Unit 2: CHEM2 – Chemistry in Action · 46.75% of the total AS marks · 23.3% of the total A Level marks · 1 hour 45 minutes examination paper · 100 raw marks · 6 – 8 short answer questions plus 2 longer questions
Unit 3: CHEM3 – Internal Assessment – Investigate and practical skills in AS Chemistry · 20% of total AS marks · 10% of total A Level marks
Either: • CHM3T – Centre Marked Route T (50 raw marks/60 UMS) Practical Skills Assessment (PSA – 12 raw marks) Investigative Skills Assignment (ISA – 38 raw marks) or
• CHM3X, Externally Marked Route X (50 raw marks/60 UMS) Practical Skills Verification (PSV – teacher verification) Externally Marked Practical Assignment (EMPA – 50 raw marks) Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work and the route you will take. Also note your tutor has no involvement in this stage.
Unit 4: CHEM4 – Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry · 20% of the total A Level marks · 1 hour 45 minutes examination paper · 100 raw marks · 6 – 8 short answer questions plus 2 – 3 longer questions
Unit 5: CHEM5 – Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry · 20% of the total A Level marks · 1 hours 45 minutes examination paper · 100 raw marks · 6 – 8 short answer questions plus 2 – longer questions
Unit 6: Internal Assessment – Investigate and practical skills in A2 Chemistry · 10% of the total A Level marks
Either: • CHM6T, Centre Marked Route T (50 raw marks/60 UMS) Practical Skills Assessment (PSA – 12 raw marks) Investigative Skills Assignment (ISA – 38 raw marks)
Or:
• CHM6X, Externally Marked Route X (50 raw marks/60 UMS) Practical Skills Verification (PSV – teacher verification) Externally Marked Practical Assignment (EMPA – 50 raw marks)
Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work and the route you will take. Also note your tutor has no involvement in this stage. A Level Chemistry consists of 6 units in total: AS Level = 3 units A2 Level = 3 units
AS Level Unit 1: CHEM1 – Foundation Chemistry Examination paper: 1 hour 15 minutes
Unit 2: CHEM2 – Chemistry in Action Examination paper: 1 hour 45 minutes
Unit 3: CHEM3 – Internal Assessment – Investigate and practical skills · An examination centre led and marked practical skills assessment
A2 Level Unit 4: CHEM4 – Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry Examination paper: 1 hour 45 minutes
Unit 5: CHEM5 – Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry Examination paper: 1 hour 45 minutes
Unit 6: CHEM6 – Internal Assessment – Investigate and practical skills · An examination centre led and marked practical skills assessment We will provide you with a list of AQA examinations centres or you can follow this link :- http://www.aqa.org.uk/admin/p_private.php to find and examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate and you may find it difficult to find a centre for the practical experiments which is why we have an arrangement with a centre in Birmingham who will allow you to take you practical and theoretical exams. Please be aware you will need to contact the centre yourself and make the arrangements to pay them directly for the examinations. We realise this may still involve a good deal of travelling for some students but the long-term benefits of being able to gain A Levels far outweigh the short-term expense and inconvenience Recommended Centres English Maths Science Tuition Centre Ltd. Tel: 0121-771-1298 http://www.englishandmaths.com/Index.php ------------------ 3A Tutors Ltd Tel: 0117 9109931 Email: enquiries@3at.org.uk -------------------- Harrogate Tutorial College Telephone +44(0)1423 501041 E-Mail study@htcuk.org From 2014 exams will be taken in June of each year. 2013 provides the final opportunity to take exams in January. There is no flexibilty to take exams at any other time. Q: When can I enrol? Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only. See fees page for further details. Yes ! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college.
If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0121 288 0181 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can. Alternatively complete the information request form below and one of our friendly advisors will contact you.
Course Fee: Starting at: £369.00Student can choose to pay their course fees in full upon enrolment (£369.00) or take out a pay as you study plan as follows.
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