Advance Higher
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ADVANCED HIGHER CHEMISTRY |
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Purpose: The course is designed for students who wish to continue their study of Chemistry beyond Higher Grade and who may wish to progress to study chemistry in Higher Education. The purpose of the Advanced Higher Chemistry Course is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the physical and natural environments beyond Higher level. The Course builds on Higher Chemistry, continuing to develop the underlying theories of chemistry and the practical skills used in the chemistry laboratory. The Course also develops the skills of independent study and thought that are essential in a wide range of occupations. Recommended Entry: While entry is at the discretion of the centre, a pass in Higher Chemistry is standard |
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Unit 1 - Inorganic and Physical Chemistry: Key areas Ø Electromagnetic radiation and atomic spectra Ø Atomic orbitals, electronic configurations and the Periodic Table Ø Shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions Ø Transition metals Ø Chemical equilibrium Ø Reaction feasibility Ø Kinetics |
Unit 2 - Organic Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis: Key areas Key areas: Ø Molecular orbitals Ø Molecular structure Ø Stereochemistry Ø Synthesis Ø Experimental determination of structure Ø Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Researching Chemistry This Unit requires the application of different teaching methods/techniques to the other Advanced Higher Chemistry Units; the following guidance on learning and teaching approaches for this Unit are suggested methods for teachers/lecturers Key areas: Ø Gravimetric Analysis Ø Volumetric Analysis Ø Practical skills and Techniques Ø Stoichiometric Calculations |
Overarching principles Throughout each of the key areas the learners must be able to apply the following principles: Ø Precision Ø Accuracy Ø Uncertainties Ø Units
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Course Assessment and Structure Internal Assessment is based on:
External Assessment is based on:
Course Assessment and Structure Internal Assessment is based on:
External Assessment is based on:
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