Level 3 Chemistry UE Approved
CHEUE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: C. Baldock.
Recommended Prior LearningCHE2 with a minimum of 12 credits. If you do not meet these entry criteria then permission of the Head of Department will be needed.
This course consists of 3 internal assessments (9 credits) and 2 external assessments (10 credits).
You will learn the key chemistry knowledge needed to continue with Chemistry at University.
A key part of the course covers organic chemistry. This includes the properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, haloalkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids, acid chlorides, amides, esters, proteins and polymers. You will also learn how to determine the structure of organic molecules from spectroscopic data and the environmental impacts of plastics. Outside of organic chemistry you will learn about equilibria in aqueous systems and oxidation-reduction chemistry.
Faculties:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B5 or equivalent
Scientific calculator (Casio FX82 or equivalent)
Workbooks will be provided by the department