CHEMISTRY (Salters)
What is the course about?
Chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of substances. It is a science subject so practical work is an important aspect.
Salters Chemistry uses an innovative approach to teaching and learning that was developed by an extensive team of teachers and subject experts. The most notable characteristic is that chemical principles are developed in the context of applications of chemistry.
What will I learn?
AS Chemistry for Life, Unit 2850 (Assessed in January)
The elements of life
Developing fuels
AS The Chemistry of Natural Resources, Unit 2848 (Assessed in July)
From minerals to elements
The atmosphere
The polymer revolution
AS Skills For Chemistry, Unit 2852
Coursework and Open Book Paper
A2 Chemistry of Materials, Unit 2849
What's in a Medicine?
Designer Polymers
Engineering Proteins
Steel StoryA2 Chemistry by Design Unit 2854
Aspects of Agriculture
Colour by Design
The Oceans
Medicines by Design
Visiting the Chemical IndustryA2 Individual Investigation
Coursework
When does the course start?
The course starts in September of each year.
How do I attend?
Normal daytime attendance or part-time evening.
Who is the awarding Body?
OCR (Salters)
How long does the course last?
The course is taught as a one year programme.
What can I do next?
You may progress to A2 level.
AS and A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.
Are there any entry requirments?
AS - GCSE Science Grade A* to C
GCSE Chemistry Grade A* to C
A2 - AS Chemistry Grade D or better
Are there any other requirements?
A scientific calculator.
How is the course assessed?
2 externally set modular papers, open book paper and centre-based assessment of practical skills.
How much does the course cost?
All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19 years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.
Otherwise: To be confirmed.
Are there any exam fees?
Exam fees are not payable by 16-19 year olds sitting these units for the first time.
Mature students will be advised as to the exam fees when enrolling prior to the start of the course.
Whom should I contact for advice?
Mr S M Larsen
Tollbar B & E College
Station Road
New Waltham
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN36 4RZ
Tel: 01472 500505
Maureen Fletcher, Ext: 496 (FletcherMF@grimsby.ac.uk)
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ
Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532
Equal opportunities (statement)
The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability.
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