AQA Chemistry A Level (Online)

About this course

With this online distance learning course, you can study the challenging and rewarding subject of A-Level Chemistry at home. Through this course, you will gain a valuable understanding of core topics, including: Foundation Chemistry; Chemistry in Action; Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry; and Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry. Students are also provided with the theoretical basis to carry out their practical skills assessments.

With your tutor on hand to guide you every step of the way through this online A Level Chemistry course, this will provide you with a solid understanding of chemistry in order to prepare you for A-Level examination in this most demanding and well-respected of A-Level subjects.

Course Description

This specification is designed to encourage candidates to:

• gain data analysis skills
• appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory
• develop an enthusiasm for Chemistry
• study Chemistry in a contemporary context

Course Content

AS Level

Unit 1 - CHEM1 - Foundation Chemistry

1.1 - Atomic Structure

1.2 - Amount of Substance

1.3 - Bonding

1.4 - Periodicity

1.5 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry

1.6 - Alkanes

Unit 2 - CHEM2 - Chemistry in Action

2.1 - Energetics

2.2 - Kinetics

2.3 - Equilibria

2.4 - Redox Reactions

2.5 - Group 7, the Halogens

2.6 - Group 2, the Alkaline Earth Metals

2.7 - Extraction of Metals

2.8 - Haloalkanes

2.9 - Alkenes

2.10 - Alcohols

2.11 - Analytical Techniques

Unit 3 - Investigative and Practical Skills

In the course of their experimental work, candidates should learn to:

·         Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques

·         Process and select appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods

·         Make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations

·         Make measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy

·         Analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others' experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways

Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work and the route you will take. Also note your tutor has no involvement in this stage.

Unit 4 - CHEM4 - Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry

4.1 - Kinetics

4.2 - Equilibria

4.3 - Acids and Bases

4.4 - Nomenclature and Isomerism in Organic Chemistry

4.5 - Compounds Containing the Carbonyl Group

4.6 - Aromatic Chemistry

4.7 - Amines

4.8 - Amino Acids

4.9 - Polymers

4.10 - Organic Synthesis and Analysis

4.11 - Structure Determination

Unit 5 - CHEM5 - Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry

5.1 - Thermodynamics

5.2 - Periodicity

5.3 - Redox Equilibria

5.4 - Transition Metals

5.5 - Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions

Unit 6 - Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Biology

In the course of their experimental work, candidates should learn to:

•        Demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques

•        Process and select appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods

•        Make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations

•        Make measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy

•        Analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others' experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways

Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work and the route you will take. Also note your tutor has no involvement in this stage.

Qualification Information

AS +A2 = A level in Chemistry. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Method of Study

Our A-Level courses are fully digitised so you can study on any smart device. Your learning programme is completely flexible so you can study at a pace that suits you. All our content is broken down into bite size chunks to make your learning more manageable and effective.

Method of Assessment

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you. Please read our FAQs for further information

Tutor Support

Your have access to both a student service advisor and academic course tutor. Your student service advisor will offer assistance with administrative and technical issues.

Your academic tutor will support you with any course related questions you might have. In addition you have access to an interactive forum where you can engage with your fellow course students.

Our core pedagogy highlights the significance of peer support in the learning process and as such all students are encouraged to support their fellow students using support forums

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