CHEMISTRY
Higher
Fifth edition – published June 2002
NOTE OF CHANGES TO ARRANGEMENTS
FIFTH EDITION PUBLISHED JUNE 2002
COURSE TITLE:
Chemistry (Higher)
COURSE NUMBER:
C012 12
National Course Specification
Course Details:
Aspects of Outcome 1 performance criteria numbered.
Minor amendments to content statements (‘Fehling’s
solution’ substituted for ‘Benedict’s solution;’ use of
poly(ethyne) deleted).
Details of the instruments for external assessment
clarified.
Details of the instruments for internal assessment added
including clarification of assessment requirements for
Outcome 3.
National Unit Specification:
All Units:
Clarification of assessment requirements for Outcome 3.
Aspects of Outcome 1 performance criteria numbered.
Advice on the assessment of Outcome 3 expanded and
clarified.
Administrative Information
Publication date:
June 2002
Source:
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Version:
05
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National Course Specification
CHEMISTRY (HIGHER)
COURSE NUMBER
C012 12
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course has three mandatory units as follows:
D069 12
Energy Matters (H)
1 credit (40 hours)
D070 12
The World of Carbon (H)
1 credit (40 hours)
D071 12
Chemical Reactions (H)
1 credit (40 hours)
All courses include 40 hours over and above the 120 hours for component units. This may be used for
induction, extending the range of learning and teaching approaches, support, consolidation,
integration of learning and preparation for external assessment.
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