Chemistry

Course summary

A Level Chemistry is an intellectually challenging, hands-on and stimulating course that provides boys with a set of practical and analytical skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers: • To develop knowledge and understanding of content that is relevant to real world experiences in the area of chemical sciences, promoting interest and enthusiasm for the subject • To develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods • To develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills • To develop an interest in further study and careers associated with Chemistry Boys will follow AQA A Level Chemistry. AQA is the examination board used at GCSE and as such, this is a natural progression for boys. The specification provides boys with an excellent foundation from which to continue their study of Chemistry at University, should they choose to pursue the discipline further. The course is divided into three units: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. A brief summary of the topics covered in each unit is given in the table below, with certain subjects studied in Year 12 to allow the development of new concepts and ideas. These ideas are investigated and developed further in Year 13. Practical skills will be assessed during lessons throughout the year via practical laboratory sessions and also in written examinations at the end of the course.