Foundation Chemistry Course
Module 1
Introduction
Atomic Theory – inside the atom
Periodic Table of Elements
Bonding – how compounds are formed
Molecular Mass and Moles
Electrolysis
Acids, Alkalis and pH
Module 2
Reactivity and Reactions
Electronic Structure of Atoms – Advanced Concepts
Focus on the p-block elements
Organic Chemistry
Reactions in Organic chemistry – how covalent bonds are broken
Module 3
Further Reactions in Organic Chemistry
Natural Organic Materials
Enzymes
Electrolytes and Buffers
Movement across Membranes
Free Radicals
Home Study
On receipt of application form and payment, you will be sent the following:
The recommended course text book
The course workbook for the module CD-ROM for each Module Contact details for the course tutor
Each course workbook includes:
relevant text book page numbers
written short questions which are submitted to the tutor at the end of each module
Tutor support is available throughout the course and assessments will be returned with marks and comments.
You can submit your work unit by unit for feedback and assessment or you can send in a completed module.
We recommend that you submit your work on a regular basis rather than complete the whole course before receiving feedback
As well as the Academic Course Tutor a Personal Mentor is also assigned to you who will keep in regular contact with you.
A Certificate will be awarded on the successful completion of the Foundation Course.
Five Day Taught Chemistry Course
CNELM are again holding a five day taught chemistry course over 2 weekends in November. The course covers modules 1 and 2, which must be completed prior to joining the course, and is designed to fast-track students wishing to start the course in January. All students currently registered on the chemistry foundation course are welcome to attend the lectures free of charge.
3rd& 4th Nov; 17th & 18th Nov; 1st & 2nd Dec
In order to gain the certificate for the chemistry foundation course, module 3 must also be completed. If students have started late in the year, module 3 can be completed after starting the degree programme.
Costs
The cost of each module is £205 inc. VAT and includes the cost of all materials and postage and packaging within the UK; overseas students will incur extra postage costs.
The fee for each module is payable in advance; each module may be paid for separately.
If all three modules are required, a 10% discount will be available to students who pay the full amount for 3 modules in advance.
The cost of each module as a refresher course is £75 inclusive of VAT.
The course material will also be available on-line in due course at this website but the course textbook will need to be posted and costs £13.99 to buy plus P&P.
Time Commitment
The Chemistry Foundation Course is expected to require approximately 110 hours to complete in total. (The first module takes the longest). This includes reading and assignment time.
