There are 6 modules within the Biology courses, the first 4 modules are covered in AS Level Chemistry, and all 6 are taught in A- A-level Chemistry. Module 1 – Development of practical skills Skills in planning, implementing, analysis, and evaluation Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry Atoms, compounds, molecules, and equations. Amount of substance. Acid-base and redox reactions. Electrons, bonding, and structure. Module 3 – Periodic table and energy The periodic table and periodicity. Group 2 and the halogens. Qualitative analysis. Enthalpy changes. Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative). Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Basic concepts. Hydrocarbons. Alcohols and haloalkanes. Organic synthesis Analytical techniques Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative). pH and buffers. Enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Redox and electrode potentials. Transition elements. Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Aromatic compounds. Carbonyl compounds. Carboxylic acids and esters. Polymers. Organic Synthesis. Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR).
Grade 6 or above in Chemistry and another single science or Grade 7,7 or above in Combined Science.
AS Level 2 Examination papers equating to 3 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 20% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. A Level 3 Examination papers equating to 6 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 20% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. There are a number of practicals that you must complete as a part of this course, which in themselves do not carry any marks, but must be evidenced as completed.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD |
There are 6 modules within the Biology courses, the first 4 modules are covered in AS Level Chemistry, and all 6 are taught in A- A-level Chemistry. Module 1 – Development of practical skills Skills in planning, implementing, analysis, and evaluation Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry Atoms, compounds, molecules, and equations. Amount of substance. Acid-base and redox reactions. Electrons, bonding, and structure. Module 3 – Periodic table and energy The periodic table and periodicity. Group 2 and the halogens. Qualitative analysis. Enthalpy changes. Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative). Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Basic concepts. Hydrocarbons. Alcohols and haloalkanes. Organic synthesis Analytical techniques Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative). pH and buffers. Enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. Redox and electrode potentials. Transition elements. Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Aromatic compounds. Carbonyl compounds. Carboxylic acids and esters. Polymers. Organic Synthesis. Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR).
Grade 6 or above in Chemistry and another single science or Grade 7,7 or above in Combined Science.
AS Level 2 Examination papers equating to 3 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 20% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. A Level 3 Examination papers equating to 6 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 20% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. There are a number of practicals that you must complete as a part of this course, which in themselves do not carry any marks, but must be evidenced as completed.