Level 2 Chemistry
CHE2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: C. Baldock.
Recommended Prior LearningThe minimum entry requirement is Achieved in AS92021 (Chemical Reactions in Context). If you did not achieve in this standard then permission will need to be gained from the Head of Department.
This course consists of three internals (10 credits) and 2 externals (9 credits).
You will cover the core chemistry knowledge needed to carry on with Chemistry in Year 13.
You will learn about the structure of the materials that make up our world and how their properties can be understood in terms of their structures. You will learn about organic chemistry including alcohols, amines, carboxylic acids and polymers. You will develop and understanding of oxidation-reduction chemistry which will lead to battery chemistry in Year 13. You will learn practical skills including titrations and determination of the ions present in a solution.
Faculties:
Pathway
Some of the career pathways are Food scientist, Forensic scientist, Biochemist, Pharmaceutical chemist, Medical Lab Technologist, Teacher, Pharmacist, Nuclear Engineer, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Research Chemist, Professor, Veterinary, Medicine, Dentist etc.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1B5 or equivalent
Scientific calculator (Casio FX82 or equivalent)
Workbooks will be provided by the department