Advanced Higher Chemistry

DURATION

1 Year / 360 Hours

COURSEWORK

Project 25% of award

EXAM

Question Paper 75% of award

COST

No Cost

What will you learn?

Chemistry, the study of matter and its interactions, plays an increasingly important role in most aspects of modern life. This course allows candidates to develop a deep understanding of the nature of matter, from its most fundamental level to the macroscopic interactions driving chemical change.

Inorganic chemistry

  • electromagnetic radiation and atomic spectra

  • atomic orbitals, electronic configurations and the periodic table

  • transition metals

Physical chemistry

  • chemical equilibrium

  • reaction feasibility

  • kinetics

Organic chemistry and instrumental analysis

  • molecular orbitals

  • synthesis

  • stereo chemistry

  • experimental determination of structure

  • pharmaceutical chemistry

Researching chemistry

  • common chemical apparatus

  • skills involved in experimental work

  • stoichiometric calculations

  • gravimetric and volumetric analysis

  • practical skills and techniques

Why do this course?

The course builds on the knowledge and skills developed by candidates in the Higher Chemistry course and continues to develop their curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for chemistry in a range of contexts. Skills of scientific inquiry and investigation are developed throughout the course. The course offers opportunities for collaborative and independent learning set within familiar and unfamiliar contexts, and seeks to illustrate and emphasise situations where the principles of chemistry are used and applied in everyday life. Candidates develop important skills relating to chemistry, including developing scientific and analytical thinking skills and making reasoned evaluations.

What will you experience?

A wide range of teaching strategies are used with classes, such as thinking skills, direct teaching, paired and/or group work. Work in class is supported through the use of work guides, text books, study notes, ICT and other digital media. Pupils are expected to take on responsibility for their learning.

Practical work will be integral to this course with development of skills and techniques to support learning of concepts and to demonstrate in the independent practical work required in the project.


Key Facts

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

Assessment

Assessment will be a part of the Learning process. There will be end of topic tests, practical assessments and other opportunities for pupils to demonstrate their problem-solving skills and knowledge and understanding.

  • AH Project 25%

Independent practical research project and report

  • Question Paper 75% 3 hours

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, Science. However, as a guide:

  • A pass in Higher Chemistry

It is recommended that pupils have achieved or are working towards Higher Maths and National 5 English

Homework

Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs.

Progression and Employment

Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course

Progression

  • Further/Higher Education,

  • Apprenticeships

  • World of work.

Employment

A study of Advanced Higher Chemistry can be useful in careers in the medical and veterinary fields, chemical industry, chemical engineering, food and drink industry


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