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Course Overview
Higher Chemistry is required for most science based University courses and as it develops problem solving, analytical and team working skills, chemical scientists can enter not just science fields but are much sought after by non-science careers such as accountancy, law, computing and management.
The course consists of 3 units:
Energy Matters
The World of Carbon
Chemical Reactions
Homework
Students must be prepared to commit themselves to at least 2 hours a week of homework. This will include answering questions, research and revising notes to ensure the work carried out in class is fully understood.
Assessment Approaches
Course assessment at Higher:
Two Question Papers: 120 marks (80%)
H Assignment: 20* marks (20%)
The Assignment will be scaled to 30 marks to give a weighting of 20%.
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