5. Syllabus
n. Chemistry
| Title | Chemistry |
| Unit reference number | R/616/8688 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Level | 3 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 52 hours | Total Qualification Time | 100 hours |
| Learning Outcomes; The Learner will: |
Assessment Criteria; The Learner can: |
| 1.Understand atomic structure and bonding |
1.1 Describe the basic structure of atoms. 1.2. Explain the different models of atomic structure. 1.3. Deduce the electronic configuration of atoms and ions. 1.4. Perform calculations using relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass. 1.5. Perform calculations using chemical formulae, balanced equations the mole and Avogadro Constant and molar volume. 1.6. Demonstrate titration techniques and solve associated calculations. 1.7. Identify and calculate experimental uncertainties. 1.8. Describe metallic and intramolecular bonding and properties. 1.9. Describe intermolecular bonding and properties. 1.10. Describe and predict the shapes of covalent molecules and polyatomic ions using the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory |
| 2. Understand energetics, rates, kinetics and chemical equilibria |
2.1 Define examples of standard enthalpy changes. 2.2 Demonstrate that enthalpy change can be calculated from a potential energy diagram 2.3 Explain how calorimetry can be used to measure enthalpy changes. 2.4 Apply Hess’s Law to calculations of enthalpy changes and bond enthalpy values. 2.5 Describe, using collision theory, the effects of concentration, pressure, surface area (particle size), temperature and collision geometry on reaction rates. 2.6 Define activation energy. 2.7 Use energy distribution diagrams to explain the effect of temperature on reaction rate. 2.8 Determine the order of a reaction from experimental data and rate equations. 2.9 Calculate the rate constant and its units. 2.10 Using the rate equation, predict the rate determining step and a possible mechanism. 2.11 Describe the equilibrium chemistry of acids and bases. 2.12 Construct equilibrium expressions. 2.13 Explain and use the terms: pH, Kw, Ka and pKa. |
| 3. Understand the key points of inorganic chemistry |
3.1 State and explain the trends in melting and boiling points down a group and across a period. 3.2. State and explain the trends in covalent radius across periods and down groups. 3.3. State and explain the trends in ionisation energies across periods and down groups. 3.4. State and explain the trends in electronegativity across periods and down groups. 3.5. Understand the trends in the properties of oxides, chlorides and hydrides across the Periodic Table. 3.6. Define the terms acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides, and know the reactions of some chlorides with water. 3.7. Deduce the electronic configurations and oxidation states of transition metal atoms and ions. 3.8. Explain what ligands are and how they bond in transition metal complexes. 3.9. Explain and deduce coordination number in a transition metal-ligand complex. 3.10. Name transition metal-ligand complexes according to IUPAC rules. 3.11. Explain why some transition metal complexes are coloured. 3.12. Understand how transition metals and their compounds can act as catalysts. |
| 4. Understand functional groups, naming organic compounds and isomerism |
4.1 Describe the concept of a functional group. 4.2 Convert between molecular, structural and skeletal formulae of compounds with no more than ten carbons in length. 4.3 Use the IUPAC nomenclature rules to name the following simple organic compounds: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters and arenes (one benzene ring with one or more simple substituents). 4.4 Interpret and use the general, structural, and skeletal formulae of the following classes of compound: alkanes, alkenes and simple arenes; haloalkanes; alcohols; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids, esters and acyl chlorides. 4.5 Explain that stereoisomers are isomers that have the same molecular formula but differ in structural formulae (a different spatial arrangement of their atoms). 4.6 Understand that geometric isomers are stereoisomers where there is a lack of rotation around one of the bonds mostly a C=C. 4.7 Explain that these isomers are labelled cis and trans dependent on whether the substitutes are on the same or different sides of the C=C. 4.8 Recognise that optical isomers are nonsuperimposable mirror images of asymmetric molecules and are referred to as chiral molecules or enantiomers. 4.9 Explain how isomers can often have very different physical or chemical properties from each other. |
| 5. Understand organic synthesis reactions |
5.1 Recognise and use different types of reaction in organic synthesis including substitution, addition, elimination, condensation, hydrolysis, oxidation and reduction. 5.2. Devise synthetic routes, with no more than three steps, from a given reactant to a final product. 5.3. Deduce the reactions that compounds can undergo by looking at their structures. |
| 6. Understand aromatic (arene) chemistry |
6.1 Describe and explain the structure, bonding and stability of the benzene ring. 6.2. Name and draw various aromatic compounds. 6.3. Describe substitution reactions of benzene: alkylation, nitration, sulfonation and halogenation as examples of electrophilic substitution in benzene and other aromatic compounds. 6.4. Compare and contrast the electrophilic addition reaction used by alkenes, to the electrophilic substitution reaction used by benzene. |
| 7. Understand the techniques used in organic analysis |
7.1 Explain how mass spectrometry can be used to determine the accurate molecular mass and structural features of an organic compound. 7.2. Explain how chromatographic techniques can be used to separate and identify components in a mixture. 7.3. Explain how elemental microanalysis can be used to work out an empirical formula. 7.4. Explain how infra-red spectroscopy can be used to identify certain functional groups in an organic compound and work out which compound is responsible for a spectra by identifying which functional groups are responsible for peaks. 7.5. Explain how proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (proton NMR) can give information about the different environments of hydrogen atoms in an organic molecule, and how many hydrogen atoms there are in each of these environments. |
| Syllabus Content | |
| Topic | Course coverage |
| Atomic structure and stoichiometry |
Learning Outcome: 1 |
| Chemical Bonding, Structure and Properties |
Learning Outcome: 1 |
| Periodicity in the Periodic Table |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Transition Metal Chemistry |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Chemical Energetics |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Reaction-rates and Kinetics |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Chemical Equilibria |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Organic nomenclature and isomerism |
Learning Outcome: 4 |
| Organic Synthesis Reactions- Part 1 |
Learning Outcome: 5 |
| Organic Synthesis Reactions- Part 2 |
Learning Outcome: 5 |
| Aromatic Chemistry |
Learning Outcomes: 6 |
| Coordinate Systems |
Learning Outcome: 6 |
| Organic Analysis |
Learning Outcome: 7 |
| Assessment Type |
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| See also Section 3 above |
o. Biology
| Title | Biology |
| Unit reference number | Y/616/8689 |
| Credits | 10 |
| Level | 3 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 52 hours | Total Qualification Time | 100 hours |
| Learning Outcomes; The Learner will: |
Assessment Criteria; The Learner can: |
| 1. Understand Cell Structure | 1.1 Describe the components and function of cell membranes 1.2 Explain the movement of molecule and ions across cell membranes 1.3 Describe the main organelles found in human cells and explain their function 1.4 Explain how cell differentiation means cells are adapted for roles in the body |
| 2. Understand the systems involved in the co-ordination and control of the body |
2.1 Describe the structures and explain functions of the CNS and PNS. 2.2 Explain the transmission of impulses across synapses. 2.3 Describe the components of the Endocrine system. 2.4 Explain the concept of feedback loops, with examples form the human body. 2.5 Describe of hormones in controlling metabolism with Thyroxine as a named example. 2.6 Explain the of hormones in controlling the menstrual cycle during pregnancy. 2.7 Describe the structure and function of the eyes, ears nose (in relation so smell), mouth (in relation to taste) and the skin (in relation to sensory perception)) |
| 3. Understand the systems involved movement and energy release in the body |
3.1 Describe the structure and explain the functions of the skeleton. 3.2 Describe the structure and explain the functions of the three adult muscle types. 3.3 Describe and explain the function, structure and components of human circulatory systems. 3.4 Explain the specific function of the heart and how heart rate is governed. 3.5 Describe the structure, function and control of the respiratory system. 3.6 Explain gas exchange. 3.7 Explain respiratory disease in relation to lung structure and function. 3.8 Explain the production of energy using aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration to meet the bodies energy requirements. 3.9 Explain the use of different sources of energy in different circumstances, and how this helps the body to cope with a lack of food. |
| 4. Understand how the body obtains the nutrients it needs and disposes of waste products |
4.1 Describe and explain the structure of the digestive system. 4.2 Describe and explain the digestive process which occur in the different areas of the digestive system with reference to enzymes and absorption. 4.3 Explain the basics of excretion through the skin, digestive system and kidneys. 4.4 Explain the sources and roles of macronutrients in the body. 4.5 Explain the sources and roles of example micronutrients in the body. 4.6 Link nutritional imbalance to disease. |
| 5. Understand the body’s defences against disease and infection |
5.1 Describe and explain the bodies innate immune system. 5.2 Describe and explain the bodies active immune system. 5.3 Explain how vaccines work. 5.4 Explain how immune system faults can cause illness. |
| 6. Understand the process of reproduction |
6.1 Explain cell division by mitosis, to produce genetically identical daughter cells. 6.2 Explain cell division by meiosis to produce genetically distinct gametes 6.3 Describe the main structures of the male and female reproduction systems. |
| Syllabus Content | |
| Topic | Course coverage |
| Cell Structure |
Learning Outcome: 1 |
| Nervous System |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Endocrine System |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Sense Organs |
Learning Outcome: 2 |
| Skeleton System and Muscles |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Circulation |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Respiration (gas exchange) |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Metabolism and Cellular Respiration |
Learning Outcome: 3 |
| Digestion and Excretion |
Learning Outcomes: 4 |
| Nutrition |
Learning Outcome: 4 |
| The immune system |
Learning Outcomes: 5 |
| Genetics and reproduction |
Learning Outcome: 6 |
| Assessment Type |
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| See also Section 3 above |
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