IGCSE Chemistry : Code IGC09

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IGCSE Chemistry Home Study Course

IGSCE Chemistry

Course Description

Key subject aims

The Edexcel IGCSE in Chemistry qualification enables students to:

- learn about the unifying patterns and themes of chemistry

- appreciate the practical nature of chemistry, acquiring experimental and -investigative skills based on correct and safe laboratory techniques

- appreciate the importance to scientific methods of accurate experimental work and reporting

- form hypotheses and design experiments to test them

- develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context

- understand the widespread importance of chemistry and the way materials are used in the world

- appreciate how the work of the chemist has social, industrial, technological, environmental and economic consequences for the community

- prepare for more advanced courses in chemistry and for courses which require them to have a knowledge of chemistry.

Course Content

• Section 1: Principles of chemistry 
• Section 2: Chemistry of the elements 
• Section 3: Organic chemistry 
• Section 4: Physical chemistry 
• Section 5: Chemistry in society

Qualification Information

 Edexcel IGCSE in Chemistry (4CH0)

A detailed description of the specification can be found on the Edexcel website:

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/IGCSE New IGCSE/IGCSE Chemistry (4CH0) Issue 3.pdf

Method of Study

• The course comes to you as a proper paper-based pack, not as an electronic password
• You will get full tutor support via email
• You will receive feedback on your assignments from our experienced tutors    
• You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying and submitting assignments
• Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor
• You must have access to email in order to contact your tutor.

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.

Length of Course

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slow as you wish.

Tutor Support

You will have access to a tutor via email who will mark your work and guide you through the course and will assist you with any problems you may have, In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

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