Advanced Higher Chemistry
Advanced Higher Chemistry
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Why study Chemistry?
Chemistry is vital to everyday life and allows us to understand and shape the world in which we live. You will learn about the applications of chemistry in everyday contexts such as medicine, energy and industry, as well as its impact on the environment and sustainability. You will learn how to think creatively and independently, and analyse and solve problems.
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What do I need to get in?
This is at the discretion of the school/college but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following:
What will I study?
The course comprises four areas of study.
Inorganic Chemistry
You will study:
electromagnetic radiation and atomic spectra
atomic orbitals, electronic configurations and the periodic table
transition metals.
Physical Chemistry
You will study:
chemical equilibrium
reaction feasibility
kinetics.
Organic chemistry and instrumental analysis
You will study:
molecular orbitals
synthesis
stereo chemistry
experimental determination of structure
pharmaceutical chemistry.
Researching chemistry
You will study:
common chemical apparatus
skills involved in experimental work
stoichiometric calculations
gravimetric analysis
volumetric analysis
practical skills and techniques.
How will I be assessed?
The course assessment consists of two components totalling 135 marks:
Component 1 - Question paper (110 marks)
Component 2 - Project (25 marks)
For Component 2, you will carry out an in-depth investigation of a chemistry topic and produce a project-report.
Both the question papers and the project are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across course assessment.
The course assessment is graded A-D.
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What can I go on to next?
Further study, training or employment in:
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