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O-Level Chemistry Syllabus 2009

Introduction
The syllabus places emphasis on the unifying concepts and central principles which render coherent the facts of chemistry. It requires students to master a necessary body of information and basic knowledge about chemistry. It also aims to present chemistry and the work of chemists as having a profound impact on society and its cultural and physical environment.

It is envisaged that the examination papers will test knowledge and understanding of chemical facts and principles and the ability to apply these to solve theoretical and practical chemical problems both qualitatively and quantitatively. Chemistry is an experimental science and the importance of including practical work in the teaching programme cannot be overemphasised. While a practical paper will not be set, it is nevertheless expected that students taking the examination have had direct experience of the laboratory and have carried out a reasonable number of experimental
investigations.

Aims
A course in SEC Chemistry aims to:

1. stimulate students and create and sustain their interest in, and enjoyment of, the study of chemistry.
2. enable students to acquire a knowledge of basic chemical concepts and an understanding of chemical principles and patterns.
3. lay a sound foundation for those who intend to pursue their studies in chemistry or related subjects further, and also cater for those students who intend to terminate their study of chemistry at this level.
4. encourage students to appreciate that chemistry is a developing body of knowledge and that its principles and theories may change.
5. make students aware of the importance of adopting the scientific method of investigation.
6. develop relevant practical skills whilst having due regard to correct and safe laboratory practice.
7. develop students' experimental and investigative competence.
8. develop students' abilities to:
   1. form hypotheses and design experiments to test these hypotheses;
   2. organize, interpret and evaluate chemical information in order to draw conclusions, make decisions and / or solve problems;
   3. communicate their chemical knowledge and findings in appropriate ways.
9. encourage students to apply their chemical knowledge and understanding to familiar and unfamiliar situations.
10. develop students' appreciation of the environmental and technological applications of chemistry and of the economic, ethical and social implications of these.

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