Chemistry S5/S6

Chemistry Advanced Higher

Entry Requirements

Ideally an A or B pass at Higher Grade. Students with a C level pass find the course both challenging and interesting; they must discuss their choice with the Curriculum Leader.

Course Description

The course bridges the gap between school and University Chemistry - allowing students a "supported" progression to independent study

Unit Title	Content	Credits
Electronic Structure The Periodic Table	Further study of the atom - (electronic structure) Chemical Bonding Some Chemistry of the Periodic Table	0.5 Credit
Principles of Chemical Reactions	Stoichiometry Equilibrium Thermochemistry Reaction Feasibility Electrochemistry Kinetics	1 Credit
Organic Chemistry	Reaction types & mechanisms Synthesis, Testing and Identification of Organic Molecules Medical Chemistry	1 Credit
Investigation	With help and guidance you will choose a personal study topic	0.5 Credit

Unit Assessment

each Unit will be assessed by an end of unit test covering Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving (An unsuccessful student is allowed 1 resit)
a report on one practical carried out during the course is also required - redrafting may be allowed
each unit will also be tested at level A/B/C in the style of the SQA external assessment

External Assessment

To be presented for the external assessment a student must have successfully passed all Unit Assessments and at least one practical report
The external assessment will be awarded at Grade A, B, C or D.
The external examination will last for 2.5 hours testing both Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving (100 marks) by multiple choice and short answer questions.

Core Skills

Chemistry Higher

Entry Requirements

Standard Grade Chemistry at Grade 1 or 2 for KU & PS
Int 2 Chemistry at Grade A or B. Any student with a B pass must consult the Curriculum Leader.
Reasonable mathematical skills are essential.

Students without these requirements should consult with the Curriculum Leader: Sciences before making this subject choice.

Course Description

The Higher Grade Chemistry course provides a natural extension to Credit Grade or Intermediate 2 level Chemistry. The course highlights ways in which we are influenced by chemical processes and products, and the students are encouraged to form and express opinions and attitudes on the positive and negative effects of the chemical industries on our quality of life.

Unit Title	Content	Credit
Energy Matter	Chemical Reactions The Periodic Table & its Patterns Bonding, Structures & Properties The Mole	1 Credit
The World of Carbon	Study of Carbon as Fuels & Feedstocks Synthesis of Useful Molecules Polymers	1 Credit
Chemical Reactions	Chemical Industry Nuclear Chemistry Equilibrium Acids, Bases & Redox Reactions	1 Credit

Assessment

Unit Assessment

each Unit will be assessed by an end of unit test covering Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving (An unsuccessful student is allowed 1 resit)
a report on one practical carried out during the unit is also required - redrafting may be allowed
each unit will also be tested at level A/B/C in the style of the SQA external assessment

External Assessment

to be presented for the external assessment a student must have successfully passed all Unit Assessments and at least one practical report
The external assessment will be awarded at Grade A, B C or D.
The external examination will last for 2.5 hours testing both Knowledge and Understanding and Problem Solving (100 marks) by multiple choice and short answer questions.

Core Skills