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UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMMEIN ENGINEERING

INTRODUCTION

COURSE OUTLINE

This course is specifically designed for High School students who wish to progress onto undergraduate engineering courses at UK universities. It provides a foundation for all main areas of engineering including civil, mechanical, electrical and electronic, chemical and petroleum. There is a strong emphasis on developing the learning skills required for studies at higher education level in the UK. Teaching of the three depth modules – Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry – encourages students to evaluate and apply information, and to develop the problem-solving skills required at undergraduate level. In Physics and Chemistry, students also develop skills in planning, executing, and analysing practical investigations. As an integral part of the programme, students are given comprehensive knowledge of UK universities and of different aspects of living and studying in the UK. Students are also assisted in the application process through UCAS and made aware of UKVI regulations with regard to visas. Class sizes are small with a maximum of 15 students per group in order that teachers can more easily differentiate and give individual assistance to each student.

Module % of overall grade Tuition hours per week

Term 1Study Skills

Core Mathematics

Core Physics

Core Chemistry

Academic English

Term 2 & 3Further Mathematics & Mechanics

Further Physics

Further Chemistry

Academic English

5%

10%

10%

5%

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25%

25%

20%

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5 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

6 hours

5 hours

5 hours

5 hours

6 hours

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

GRADING GUIDE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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To prepare students for engineering degree programmes at UK universities. To increase student knowledge of pure mathematics, mechanics, physics, and organic and inorganic chemistry. To help students develop problem solving skills and adopt an analytical approach to their studies. To be able to apply information and theories effectively to a range of contexts. To develop skills in preparing and carrying out practical investigations. To improve English language skills both in terms of written and oral communications. To provide students with detailed information concerning UK universities and career opportunities. To advise them on all aspects of UK university application processes.

To proceed to the second term, students must achieve an overall percentage of at least 50% in Term One module assessments. Students must pass all second and third term assessments in order to be awarded a certificate of successful completion. Students are permitted to retake all exams once. The maximum that they can score in a re-take is capped at 50%.

All students must have an English language level equivalent to 5.0 IELTS with minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing. For students who have not achieved this, pre-sessional English language tuition is available. Interview, usually through Skype. Suitable reference.All students must have completed Senior High School. Academic entry requirements vary from one country to another;

A 70 – 100%

B 60 – 69%

C 50 – 59%

Fail 0 – 49%

Notes on Assessment

Bahrain Tawjahiya (leaving cert) Average grade of 70% (passes in 5 subjects)

Bangladesh High school certificate Average grade of 70% (passes in 5 subjects)

Brazil Certificado de Ensina Medio Average grade of 60%Cameroon Cameroon Baccalaureat Overall grade of 13/20China High school certificate Average grade of 65%Ghana WASSCE Four subjects A – CIndia High school cert (10+2) Average grade of 55%Indonesia SMU3 Average grade of 60%Iran High school diploma Overall grade of 13/20Jordan Tawjihi Average grade of 70%Kazakhstan Attestat Average grade of 3Kuwait General Sec School Cert Overall grade of 70%Libya Sec. education cert Average grade of 70%Malaysia SPM/STPM Passes at A gradeMexico Bachillerato Average grade of 80%Nepal School leaving certificate Average grade of 80%Nigeria WASSCE Four subjects A – CQatar Thanawaya Aam Qatari Average grade of 70%Russia Attestat Average grade of 3.0Saudi Arabia Tawjihi Average grade of 70%South Korea High school graduation Average grade of 70%Sri Lanka Sri Lankan A levels B grades in 3 subjectsTaiwan Senior high school diploma Overall grade of 65%Thailand Mathayam Suksa Average grade of 4Turkey High school diploma Average grade of 5UAE Tawjihi Average grade of 70%Vietnam Upper sec school diploma Average grade of 65%

DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMMEGreat emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that all students are prepared for the style of teaching and learning at UK universities. Many students are more accustomed to methods focused on recall of information, and SCL recognises the need for students to adapt and become more secure in evaluating and applying theories and concepts.

There is a strong emphasis on informal assessments throughout the programme. At the start of each module, students undergo an assessment to identify individual strengths and weaknesses. Termly reports are given to students and parents after the first and second terms.

ASSESSMENTS

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND EMPLOYABILITY

In order to ensure that all assessments are carried out in a correct manner, the following processes are in place: • All formal assessments, whether exams or coursework are set and assessed by SCL.• All pieces of formal coursework are submitted electronically.• Turnitin is used to ensure against plagiarism for all formally assessed coursework.• Exam room regulations adhere to JGF regulations.

The primary objective of most students is to progress onto engineering related degree programmes at UK universities. Therefore, a strong emphasis is placed on detailed information on UK universities and their engineering-related courses.

Students receive individual help in the application process through UCAS and are given guidance on personal statements.

Several trips to universities are arranged each year as well as inviting representatives of universities to come and speak to our students.

A key element of the course is to develop attributes, skills and knowledge to enhance student opportunities of securing rewarding and fulfilling jobs once they have graduated from university.

The course develops many transferable and practical skills including: • the ability to evaluate and apply knowledge and concepts; • developing logical and balanced arguments; • performing well in interviews; • communicating in professional contexts; • making effective presentations; • improving Excel skills; • writing a professional CV; In addition, there is a full programme of talks from representatives of companies in different fields of engineering.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

CORE MATHEMATICS

SCL is committed to providing equality, opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice for all students. In particular, we aim to: • Provide a secure environment in which all our students can flourish and in which all

contributions are valid. • Provide positive non-stereotyping information about different ethnic groups and people with

disabilities. • Make inclusion a thread which runs through all our activities in the delivery of the programme. • Create an ethos in which students and staff feel valued and secure. • Build self-esteem and confidence in our students, so that they can then use these qualities to

influence their own relationships with others. • Remove or minimize barriers to learning, so that all students can achieve. • Ensure that our teaching considers the learning needs of all students through our schemes of

work and lesson planning. • Make clear to our students what constitutes aggressive, discriminatory, and racist behaviour. • Identify clear procedures for dealing quickly with incidents of discriminatory and behaviour.• Make students and staff confident to challenge discriminatory, racist, and aggressive behaviour. • Promote equality of opportunity between disabled people and non-disabled people.

First Term

5 hours per week

10% of overall grade

Introduction and AimsThis module is designed to ensure that all students have an appropriate level of mathematical knowledge and competence in order to progress onto undergraduate studies in a range of subjects. For engineering students, it provides the foundation for further studies in terms two and three. It is based on A level Core Mathematics modules, C1 and C2.

Course Content • Algebra • Polynomials • Trigonometry

• Indices and logarithms • Differentiation • Integration

Objectives • Develop an understanding of basic

mathematical concepts and theories, and the skills required to solve a variety of problems.

• Apply mathematical concepts and theories in a range of contexts.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the specified subject content.

• Apply knowledge and critical understanding to mathematical problems.

Lesson plan - Term 1 (Week 1-11)

Week Lesson Topic

1

Initial assessment of students; Algebra: surds, quadratic functions and factors, quadratic formula and discriminant, quadratic inequalities, simultaneous equations

2

Polynomials: adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials, Factor Theorem, Remainder Theorem, algebraic division, sketching graphs of functions, translation of curves

3Trigonometry: ratios, sine and cosine rules, area of a triangle, radian measure

4Trigonometry continued: the functions sin θ, cos θ, tan θ, trigonometric ratios, trigonometric equations

Week Lesson Topic

5Indices and Logarithms: negative and fractional indices, using logarithms to solve equations.

6

Differentiation: gradient of a curve, differentiating polynomials, gradient as a rate of change, tangents and normals to a curve

7Differentiation continued: practical applications of maxima and minima, increasing and decreasing functions

8 Integration: reversing differentiation, definite integrals, area under a curve

9 Integration continued: integrating axn trapezium rule

10 Revision and Mock Testing11 Exam Week

Teaching and Resource StrategiesThe following resources are used during this course:

Assessment100% examination at end of first term – 2 hours (AO1, 2, 3)

Assessment ObjectivesAO1 Recall and relevant selection of mathematical and statistical knowledge.

AO2 Construction of mathematical arguments and proofs through the use of precise statements and logical deduction and inference.

AO3 Accurate use of calculators, formulae and statistical tables.

Author Title PublisherR. Smedler & G. Wiseman Advanced Maths for AQA:

C1 + C2Oxford 2004

CGP Books A/S Level Maths AQA: Complete Revision & Practice

CGP 2011

Performance Description

Grade A

Students recall or recognise almost all the statistical facts, concepts and techniques that are needed, and select appropriate ones to use in a wide variety of contexts. Students manipulate mathematical expressions, and use graphs, sketches, and diagrams, all with high accuracy and skill. Candidates make appropriate and efficient use of calculators and other permitted resources. They present results to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Grade B

Candidates recall or recognise most of the statistical facts, concepts and techniques that are needed, and usually select appropriate ones to use in a variety of contexts. Candidates manipulate mathematical expressions and use graphs, sketches, and diagrams, all with a reasonable level of accuracy and skill. Candidates usually make appropriate and effective use of calculators and other permitted resources. They usually present results to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Grade C

Candidates recall or recognise some of the statistical facts, concepts and techniques that are needed, and can select appropriate ones to use in a variety of contexts. Candidates manipulate mathematical expressions and use graphs, sketches, and diagrams, mostly with a reasonable level of accuracy and skill. They correctly refer results from calculations using the model to the original situation; they sometimes give sensible interpretations of their results in the context of the original realistic situation. Candidates usually make appropriate and effective use of calculators and other permitted resources. They usually present results to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

CORE PHYSICSFirst Term

4 hours per week


Introduction and AimsThe Physics component of this programme is divided into Core Physics, Further Physics 1, and Further Physics 2. The aim of these modules is to develop knowledge and understanding as well as an appreciation of the applications of physics and their importance to different fields of human activity. In the Further Physics modules, there is also an emphasis on the development of skills in

Course Content • Waves• Oscillation

Objectives• Appreciate the importance of the application

of physics in different situations.• Understand the interaction of physics with

social, economic, and industrial fields.

• Electricity• Nature of light

• Develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment.

• Use principles and concepts and apply them to interpret phenomena

• Develop essential knowledge and understanding.


Week Lesson Topic

1Waves: types of waves, statistics of waves, introduction to the behaviour of waves.

2 Waves continued: models of waves and their properties, diffraction and interference, polarisation.

3Waves, continued: light as a wave, applications of electromagnetic waves, the Doppler effect, ultrasound.

4 Oscillations: simple harmonic motion, SHM mathematics

5Oscillations, continued: damped and forced oscillations, resonance problems and dampening solutions.

Week Lesson Topic6 DC Electricity: electric current, energy,

and electricity, resisting current flow.

7

Electricity, continued: power and work in electric circuits, circuits containing resistors, sources of emf, understanding conduction, sensing and control circuits.

8 Nature of Light: brief history of light, wave or particle?, the photoelectric effect.

9Nature of Light, continued: types of spectra, atomic electron energies, solar cells.

10 Revision and mock test11 Exam Week


Assessment100% examination at end of first term – 1 hour 30 mins (AO1,2)

Assessment ObjectivesAO1 Recall of knowledge with understanding

AO2 Application of knowledge and understanding to explain and interpret phenomena.

Author Title PublisherM. Hudson & P. Fullick Edexcel A/S Physics Pearson 2008M. Hudson Edexcel A2 Physics Pearson 2009CGP Books AS Level Physics: Complete

revision and practiceCGP 2010

Grade A

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They select relevant information and present it in appropriate forms and using scientific terminology. They successfully apply principles and concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data. They interpret phenomena with few errors and present arguments and evaluations clearly. They carry out calculations with few errors and demonstrate good understanding of the underlying relationship between physical quantiles.

Grade B

Candidates demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They usually select relevant information and present it mostly in appropriate forms and using scientific terminology. They successfully apply principles and concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data. They interpret phenomena with some errors and present arguments and evaluations which are usually clear. They carry out calculations with some errors and demonstrate good understanding of the underlying relationship between physical quantiles.

Grade C

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some principles and facts. They select some relevant information using basic terminology. They apply some principles and concepts and describe some trends and patterns shown by given data. They provide basic explanations and interpretations of some phenomena presenting very limited evaluations. They carry out some steps within calculations.


CORE CHEMISTRY First Term

4 hours per week

5% of overall grade

Introduction and AimsCore Chemistry introduces students to the fundamentals of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. Students develop deeper knowledge of atomic structures and the arrangement of electrons in an atom. They also learn how to calculate amounts of substances and how to write formulae and balance equations. The main types of chemical bonding and structures will also be studied as well as an introduction to organic and inorganic chemistry.

Course Content • Atomic structure• Amount of substance• Bonding• Periodicity

• Carbon compounds• Alkanes• Halogenoalkanes• Alkenes

Objectives• Understand the structure of an atom and

the driving force behind chemical bonds and chemical reactions

• Understand the various types of mole calculation and their application

• Attain a grasp of the behaviour of some main group elements

• Develop an understanding of the complexity and scope of organic reactions and understand the behaviour of some key functional groups.


Week Lesson Topic

1

Initial assessment of students and course overview. Atomic Structure:fundamental particles, mass number, atomic number and isotopes, arrangement of the electrons

2 Atomic Structure, continued: mass spectrometer, electron arrangements and ionisation energy

3

Amount of Substance: relative atomic and molecular masses, the Avogadro constant and the mole, moles in solution, the ideal gas equation, empirical and molecular formulae, balanced equations.

4 Bonding: nature of ionic bonding, covalent bonding, metallic bonding, electronegativity, forces acting between molecules, shape of molecules and ions, bonding, and physical properties.

Week Lesson Topic

5 Periodicity: the periodic table, trends in the properties of elements in period 3

6 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: carbon compounds, nomenclature, isomerism.

7Alkanes: fractional distillation of crude oil, industrial cracking, combustion of alkanes, formation of halogenoalkanes

8 Halogenoalkanes: nucleophilic substitution, elimination reaction

9 Alkenes: reactions of alkenes, addition polymers

10 Revision and practice test11 Exam Week


Author Title PublisherT. Lister AQA Chemistry A Level Year

One, 2nd editionOxford 2015

CGP Books A level Chemistry for AQA, Year One and Two Complete Revision and Practice

CGP 2015

Assessment100% examination at end of first term – One hour, thirty minutes (AO1, 2, 3 and 4)

Grade A

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They select relevant information and organise and present it in appropriate forms. They write equations for most straightforward reactions using scientific terminology. They apply principles and concepts in familiar and new concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data presented in tabular or graphical form. They interpret phenomena with few errors and present arguments and evaluations clearly. They carry out accurately most structured calculations and use a range of chemical equations.

Grade B

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They select relevant information and organise and usually present it in appropriate forms. They write equations for some straightforward reactions using scientific terminology. They apply principles and concepts in familiar and new concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data presented in tabular or graphical form. They interpret phenomena with some errors and mostly present arguments and evaluations clearly. They carry out accurately most structured calculations and use a limited range of chemical equations.

Grade C

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some principles and facts. They select some relevant information and present it using basic terminology. They write equations for some straightforward reactions. They apply a given principle to material presented in familiar or closely related contexts. They describe some trends or patterns shown by data presented in tabular or graphical form, and identify, when directed, inconsistencies in conclusions or data. They carry out some steps within calculations and use simple chemical equations.


Assessment ObjectivesAO1 Recall and understanding of knowledge

AO2 Selection, organisation and communication of knowledge AO3 Analysis and evaluation of knowledge and processes AO4 Application of knowledge to different situations

STUDY SKILLS First Term

5 hours per week

5% of overall grade

Introduction and AimsThe Study Skills module helps students to prepare for undergraduate studies in the UK. It addresses the challenges of taking a course in a second language and adapting to a very different style of teaching and assessment. It also gives guidance to students on writing personal statements for university applications.

Course Content • Effective note taking in lectures.• Paraphrasing and summarising sources.• Data response questions.• Rules on plagiarism.• Evaluating and applying information.

• Structuring essays.• Research skills; locating relevant and

appropriate sources.• Harvard referencing system.• Writing an effective personal statement.

Objectives• Appreciate how to use sources effectively

and how to avoid plagiarism.• Develop an ability to select and apply

information in a logical and appropriate fashion.

• Structure written answers in a coherent way, developing arguments and reaching balanced conclusions.

• Be able to take effective and useable notes from a lecture.

• Be able to carry out a research project using a range of sources, and showing an understanding of the Harvard referencing system, and compiling a bibliography in the correct format.

• Complete a well-structured personal statement.


Week Lesson Topic

1 Guidance on Writing Personal Statements for University Applications

2 Note Taking Skills for Lectures3 Answering Data Response Questions4 Evaluation and Application of Sources5 Structuring of extended pieces of work.6 Research Skills: Accessing Different

Types of Sources

Week Lesson Topic

7 Harvard Referencing System; Bibliographies

8 Choosing Topics for Assessment Project, Submission of Proposals

9 Mentoring on Assessment Project10 Completion of Assessment Projects11 Exam Week


Author Title PublisherS. Drew & R. Bingham The Student Skills Guide

(second edition)Gower 2011

S. Cottrell The Study Skills Handbook (fourth edition)

Palgrave 2013

AssessmentWritten project of approximately 1,500 words on a engineering-related topic negotiated with the tutor (AO1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Assessment ObjectivesAO1 Effective use of range of appropriate sources

AO2 Effective paraphrasing and summarising of sources AO3 Ability to evaluate and apply information AO4 Ability to structure written work

AO5 Correct use of Harvard referencing system and compilation of bibliography

Grade A

Students use a wide and varied range of appropriate sources and select appropriate information and arguments from these sources which is paraphrased or summarised in a coherent fashion, avoiding plagiarism. They structure their project effectively with a suitable introduction and well-balanced conclusion. References are made in the correct fashion with only a small number of errors and a bibliography is created in the correct format, again with only a small number of errors.

Grade B

Students use a variety appropriate sources and select some appropriate information and arguments from these sources which is paraphrased or summarised in a mostly coherent fashion, avoiding plagiarism. They structure their project effectively with a suitable introduction and conclusion. References are made in the correct fashion with some errors and a bibliography is created in the correct format, again with some errors.

Grade C

Students use more than two sources and select some appropriate information and arguments from these sources which is paraphrased or summarised in a basic fashion, avoiding plagiarism. They structure their project adequately but with a poor introduction and conclusion.References are made in the correct fashion with frequent errors and a bibliography is created in the correct format, again with frequent errors.


ACADEMIC ENGLISHAll three terms

6 hours per week

Not internally assessed

This is a non-assessed but essential module to raise all English language skills and help prepare students for their IELTS tests. Lessons focus on the four language areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking and all disciplines are combined in each lesson. They also give an insight into the nature of the IELTS test in terms of exam technique and time management.

ResourcesTeachers use a range of written and audio-visual material to supplement the main textbooks: • Achieve IELTS • IELTS Express • Focus on IELTS • IELTS Foundation

Practice tests are set at least once a month to measure progress.

FURTHER MATHEMATICS & MECHANICSSecond and Third Term

5 hours per week


Introduction and AimsThe course builds on the themes covered in the Core Mathematics module as well as introducing topics in Mechanics. The syllabus is predominantly based on C3, C4, and M1 from the A level Maths syllabus.

Course Content • Coordinate geometry• Vectors• Kinematics

• Statics and forces• Newton’s laws of motions

Objectives• Further develop an understanding of basic

mathematical concepts and theories, and the skills required to solve a variety of problems.

• Extend a range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems.

• Develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs.

• Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general.

• Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations.

• Take increasing responsibility for own learning and evaluation of own mathematical development.


Week Lesson Topic

1

Review of Core Maths exam. Coordinate Geometry: distance between two lines, midpoint, and gradient of straight line.

2 Coordinate Geometry continued: parallel and perpendicular lines, general equation of a straight line, equation and properties of circles, tangents and normals to a circle, intersection of a line and circle.

3Vectors: addition and subtraction of vectors, position vectors and direction vectors, scalar product.

4 Vectors continued: vector equation of a line, parallel and skew lines, perpendicular distance from a point to a line.

5Kinematics: motion in one dimension, distance and displacement, speed and velocity, graphs depicting motion.

Week Lesson Topic6 Kinematics continued: motion with

uniform acceleration, free fall under gravity, vectors in two dimensions, two-dimensional motion with constant acceleration.

7

Statics and Forces: force of gravity, types of force, drawing diagrams, forces at a point, static and dynamic friction

8 Statics and Forces continued: modelling friction, static and dynamic friction

9Newton’s Laws of Motion: Newton’s three laws, connected particles, pulley systems

10 Revision of Term Two teaching and mock papers

11 Exam Week

Lesson plan - Term 3 (Week 1 – 11)

Week Lesson Topic

1Review of Term 2 exam Functions: domain and range of function, mappings, modulus function

2Functions, continued: composite functions, inverse functions, inverse trigonometric functions

3Further Differentiation: function of a function, inverse function of a function, product rule

4Further Differentiation continued: quotient rule, x as a function of y, applications

5

Trigonometric Functions: the functions cosec θ, sec θ, cot θ, standard trigonometric identities, differentiation of sin x, cos x and tan x

Week Lesson Topic6 Exponentials and Logarithms:

differentiating and integrating exponential functions, natural logarithms

7Exponentials and Logarithms continued: products and quotients, applications

8 Trigonometry and Compound angles: compound angles, double angles, triple angle formulae

9

Trigonometry and Compound Angles continued: applications in integration, harmonic form

10 Revision sessions11 Exam Week


Author Title PublisherR. Smedley & G. Wiseman Advanced Maths for AQA: Core

Maths C1, C2Oxford 2004

B. Jefferson & B. Gaulter Advanced Maths for AQA: Mechanics M1

Oxford 2004

G. Wiseman & J. Searle Advanced Maths for AQA: Core Maths C3, C4

Oxford 2005

CGP A2 level Maths AQA Complete Revision and Practice

CGP

AssessmentTerm Two Examination (2 hours) AO 1,2 and 3) 50% Term Three Examination (2 hours) (AO 1,2 and 3) 50%

Assessment ObjectivesAO1 Recall and relevant selection of mathematical and statistical knowledge.

AO2 Construction of mathematical arguments and proofs through the use of precise statements and logical deduction and inference. AO3 Accurate use of calculators, formulae and statistical tables.

Grade A

Students recall or recognise almost all the statistical facts, concepts and techniques that are needed, and select appropriate ones to use in a wide variety of contexts. Students manipulate mathematical expressions, and use graphs, sketches, and diagrams, all with high accuracy and skill. Candidates make appropriate and efficient use of calculators and other permitted resources. They present results to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Grade B

Candidates recall or recognise most of the statistical facts, concepts and techniques that are needed, and usually select appropriate ones to use in a variety of contexts. Candidates manipulate mathematical expressions and use graphs, sketches, and diagrams, all with a reasonable level of accuracy and skill. Candidates usually make appropriate and effective use of calculators and other permitted resources. They usually present results to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Grade C

Candidates recall or recognise some of the statistical facts, concepts and techniques that are needed, and can select appropriate ones to use in a variety of contexts. Candidates manipulate mathematical expressions and use graphs, sketches, and diagrams, mostly with a reasonable level of accuracy and skill. They correctly refer results from calculations using the model to the original situation; they sometimes give sensible interpretations of their results in the context of the original realistic situation. Candidates usually make appropriate and effective use of calculators and other permitted resources. They usually present results to an appropriate degree of accuracy.


FURTHER PHYSICSSecond and Third Term

5 hours per week


Introduction and AimsThe course builds on the themes covered in the Core Physics module and also develops student skills in planning and conducting practical investigations. Topics are based largely on A2 level syllabi.

Course Content • Electric and magnetic fields• Particle physics• Thermal energy• Nuclear decay

• Astrophysics and cosmology• Momentum• Circular motion• Practical investigation

Objectives• Develop essential knowledge and

understanding• Appreciate the importance of the application

of physics in different situations• Understand the interaction of physics with

social, economic, and industrial fields

• Develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment

• Use specialised language where necessary• Use principles and concepts and apply them

to interpret phenomena• Develop skills in planning and executing

practical investigations


Week Lesson Topic

1

Review of Core Physics exam. Electric and Magnetic Fields: electric fields, uniform and radial fields, Coulombs Law, finding the electronic charge

2Electric and Magnetic Fields continued: storing charge, charging, and discharging capacitors

3

Electric and Magnetic Fields continued: magnetic fields, strength of electromagnetic forces, generating electricity, wind turbine

4 Particle Physics: probing matter, nuclear atom, electrons from atoms

5Particle Physics continued: particle accelerators, particle detection, the Large Hadron Collider

Week Lesson Topic

6Particle Physics continued: particle interactions, creation, the bricks of matter, particle reactions

7 Thermal Energy: Heat and temperature, kinetic theory of gases

8 Nuclear Decay: nuclear radiation, rate of radioactive decay

9Nuclear Decay continued: nuclear fission and fusion, nuclear power stations

10 Revision of Term Two teaching and practice papers

11 Exam Week


Week Lesson Topic

1 Review of Term 2 exam Astrophysics and Cosmology: gravitational fields

2Astrophysics and cosmology continued: stellar properties, classifying stars

3

Astrophysics and Cosmology continued: Hubble’s law, distances to the stars, the age of the universe, the fate of the universe

4 Momentum: momentum, collisions, energy in collisions, real collisions

Week Lesson Topic

5 Circular Motion: angular displacement, centripetal force

6Summary of topics covered in Term 3 and preparation for practical investigations

7 Preparation of practical investigations8 Practical investigations9 Writing up practicals



Author Title PublisherM. Hudson Edexcel A2 Physics Pearson 2009CGP Books A2 Level Physics: Complete

Revision and PracticeCGP 2009

AssessmentTerm Two Examination (1.5 hours) (AO 1 and 2) 40% Term Three Examination (1.5 hours) (AO 1 and 2) 40% Practical Investigation (AO 1, 2 and 3) 20%


AO2 Application of knowledge and understanding to explain and interpret phenomena AO3 Ability or plan, organise and accurately analyse a practical investigation

Grade A

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They select relevant information and present it in appropriate forms and using scientific terminology. They successfully apply principles and concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data. They interpret phenomena with few errors and present arguments and evaluations clearly. They carry out calculations with few errors and demonstrate good understanding of the underlying relationship between physical quantiles. They devise and plan experiments selecting appropriate techniques. They make observations and measurements with appropriate precision and record these methodically. They interpret, explain, evaluate, and communicate the results in appropriate contexts.

Grade B

Candidates demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They usually select relevant information and present it mostly in appropriate forms and using scientific terminology. They successfully apply principles and concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data. They interpret phenomena with some errors and present arguments and evaluations which are usually clear. They carry out calculations with some errors and demonstrate good understanding of the underlying relationship between physical quantiles. They devise and plan experiments usually selecting appropriate techniques. They make observations and measurements with reasonable precision and usually record these methodically. They interpret, explain, evaluate, and communicate most aspects in appropriate contexts.

Grade C

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some principles and facts. They select some relevant information using basic terminology. They apply some principles and concepts and describe some trends and patterns shown by given data. They provide basic explanations and interpretations of some phenomena presenting very limited evaluations. They carry out some steps within calculations. They devise and plan some aspects of experimental activities. They make observations and record them. They interpret, explain, and communicate some aspects of their results in appropriate contexts.


FURTHER CHEMISTRYSecond and Third Term

5 hours per week


Course Content• Energetics• Kinetics• Equilibria• Alkaline earth compounds• Halogens

Objectives• Understand more complex physical

concepts related to kinetics, energetic and equilibria.

• Be able to calculate pH of a variety of different systems and understand the behaviour of acids and bases.

• Acids, bases, and pH• Alcohols• Aromatic compounds and carbonyls• Polymers• Amino acids and proteins

• Gain familiarity with aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

• Become competent in basic chemical laboratory procedures.

• Be able to collect data – qualitative and quantitative and analyse this data to make basic deductions.

Introduction and AimsDuring this module, students build on the knowledge already obtained and gain a deeper understanding of the topics studied. They study energetics, rates of reaction and equilibria, performing multi step calculations in each case. They also study more organic chemistry and gain an understanding of additional functional groups of aromatic molecules. Students will also develop their skills in planning and carrying out practical investigations.


Week Lesson Topic

1

Review of Core Chemistry exam. Energetics: exothermic and endothermic reactions, enthalpy, measuring enthalpy changes

2

Energetics, continued: Hess’s law, enthalpy changes of combustion, representing thermochemical cycles, bond enthalpies

3 Kinetics: collision theory, the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, catalyst

4

Equilibria: the idea of equilibrium, changing the conditions of an equilibrium reaction, equilibrium reactions in industry, the Equilibrium constant

Week Lesson Topic

5

Equilibria, continued: calculations using equilibrium constant expressions, effect of changing conditions on equilibria

6 Group 2 Alkaline Earth Metals: physical and chemical properties of Group 2

7Group 7, the Halogens: chemical reactions of halogens, reactions of halide ions, uses of chlorines

8Acids, Bases and pH: acids, bases and K, pH calculations, pH curves and indicators, titration calculations

9 Alcohols: Alcohols, ethanol production, reactions of alcohols

10 Revision of Term Two teaching and practice papers

11 Exam Week


Week Lesson Topic

1

Review of Term 2 exam Aromatic Compounds and Carbonyls: benzene, Friedel-Crafts, substituted benzene rings

2

Aromatic Compounds and Carbonyls, continued: aldehydes and ketones, reducing carbonyls, reactions with carbonyls

3Aromatic Compounds and Carbonyls, continued: carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides, esters

4 Polymers: addition polymers, condensation polymers

Week Lesson Topic

5Amino Acids and Proteins: amines and amides, amino acids, chiralityproteins and enzymes, DNA

6Summary of topics covered in Term 3 and preparation for practical investigations

7 Preparation of practical investigations8 Practical investigations9 Writing up practicals



Author Title PublisherT. Lister AQA A level Chemistry Year

One (second edition)Oxford 2015

T. Lister & J. Renshaw AQA A level Chemistry Year Two (second edition)

Oxford 2015

CGP A level Chemistry: AQA Year 1 and 2 Complete Revision and Practice

CGP Books 2015

Term Two Examination (1.5 hours) (AO 1 and 2) 40% Term Three Examination (1.5 hours) (AO 1 and 2) 40% Practical Investigation (AO 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) 20%


AO2 Selection, organisation, and communication of knowledge AO3 Analysis and evaluation of knowledge and processes AO4 Application of knowledge to different situations AO5 Ability to plan, organise and accurately analyse a practical investigation

Assessment

Grade A

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They select relevant information and organise and present it in appropriate forms. They write equations for most straightforward reactions using scientific terminology. They apply principles and concepts in familiar and new concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data presented in tabular or graphical form. They interpret phenomena with few errors and present arguments and evaluations clearly. They carry out accurately most structured calculations and use a range of chemical equations. They devise and plan experiments selecting appropriate techniques. They make observations and measurements with appropriate precision and record these methodically. They interpret, explain, evaluate, and communicate the results in appropriate contexts.

Grade B

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of most principles, concepts, and facts. They select relevant information and organise and usually present it in appropriate forms. They write equations for some straightforward reactions using scientific terminology. They apply principles and concepts in familiar and new concepts, and describe significant trends and patterns shown by data presented in tabular or graphical form. They interpret phenomena with some errors and mostly present arguments and evaluations clearly. They carry out accurately most structured calculations and use a limited range of chemical equations. They devise and plan experiments usually selecting appropriate techniques. They make observations and measurements with reasonable precision and usually record these methodically. They interpret, explain, evaluate, and communicate most aspects in appropriate contexts.

Grade C

Candidates demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some principles and facts. They select some relevant information and present it using basic terminology. They write equations for some straightforward reactions. They apply a given principle to material presented in familiar or closely related contexts. They describe some trends or patterns shown by data presented in tabular or graphical form, and identify, when directed, inconsistencies in conclusions or data. They carry out some steps within calculations and use simple chemical equations They devise and plan some aspects of experimental activities. They make observations and record them. They interpret, explain and communicate some aspects of their results in appropriate contexts.


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