AS/A-level Chemistry Course Title
Teacher in charge of subject
A-level Chemistry
Mrs Travers; Mr Drew; Mr Foley; Miss Skelhorn
Exam Board and Specification No.
OCR – Chemistry A
Why is subject important, valuable and engaging? If you don't understand Chemistry, you don't understand anything. The complex, diverse and exciting universe in which we live is only truly explained by Chemistry (and Physics). Other fields of study are just colouring in the details. Chemistry is the study of the laws and systems that govern all the phenomena of existence. When you are literate in Chemistry the universe looks very different to you. Seemingly endless complexity and diversity can be understood and explained. You see further, think deeper and gain profound insights. What do I need to have studied, or have knowledge of, before I begin this course? A sound grounding in GCSE Sciences is needed. You should have at least 2 B grades in GCSE Science subjects. This should include GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Additional Science. In addition you need to be numerate and literate. Mathematics is the language of science. A B grade or better in GCSE Maths is also needed. What will I learn on this course? The Full A level Course will be taught in 6 modules over the 2 years. Module 1 - Development of practical skills Module 2- Foundation in chemistry Module 3- Periodic table and energy Module 4- Core organic chemistry Module 5- Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6- Organic chemistry and analysis A separate practical endorsement in chemistry is also obtained from completing the practical elements of the course successfully. The AS Course will be taught in 4 modules over 1 year. Module 1 - Development of practical skills Module 2- Foundation in chemistry Module 3- Periodic table and energy Module 4- Core organic chemistry No practical endorsement will be given for the AS course though there will be questions on practical skills in the examination. What key skills will I develop? Chemistry is not a just a body of knowledge it is a way of thinking and looking at the universe. Chemistry teaches investigative thinking; practical laboratory skills; the assessment of evidence; the evaluation of data and creative thinking. A-Level Chemistry also addresses the place of Science in society and in the 21st Century economy.
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