Further Organic Chemistry

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand how to describe the sources and principal uses of alkanes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain fractional distillation of crude oil as a source of alkanes.

    This should include: C=C, -OH, -Hal, -NH2, -CO2H, C=O, -C6H5.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the uses of alkanes as fuels and chemical feed stocks.

2.

Understand the principal functional group chemistry of simple organic compounds.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain typical chemical properties for functional groups including.

3.

Understand organic chemical reaction mechanisms.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the different reaction mechanisms of organic compounds using same type of reagent.

4.

Be able to analyse the molecular structures and properties of simple polymers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Analyse the structure of different types of addition and condensation polymers.

  • 4.2.

    Relate the use of polymers to their properties.

5.

Be able to conduct experiments within organic chemistry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Outline an experimental setup that could be used in the laboratory to identify the different organic functional groups

  • 5.2.

    Conduct characteristics tests for a range of organic functional groups to deduce their identities.