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Scheme of work Cambridge InternationalAS Level Physical Science
(8780)
v2 2Y07 Cambridge International AS Level Physical Science (8780)
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Overview
Recommended prior knowledgeStudents are assumed to have a good
understanding of the content of a Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science
syllabus, or of an equivalent science course or courseswith
significant Physics and Chemistry components.
General resourcesThe ordinary apparatus of a Physical Science
laboratory is required.
It is recommended that teachers select suitable Physics and
Chemistry textbooks from the resource list at www.cie.org.uk for
syllabus 9701 Chemistry and syllabus9702 Physics.
Some internet websites are suggested throughout this scheme of
work. These suggestions are intended for guidance only. The
websites are listed at the end ofthis Overview.
The use of IT is recommended wherever it is appropriate. Note
that questions will not be set where the answer relies upon
knowledge of a particular IT application.
The units within this scheme of work are:
Syllabus ref Unit Outline Suggested time
PHYSICS
SECTION I Topics P1 and P2 Unit 1: General Physics Physical
quantities and their units of
measurement are studied, together withtechniques of
measurement.
Approximately 7% of the time for the AS
course should be devoted to this unit,including practical work
where appropriate.
SECTION II Topics P3, P4, P5 andP6
Unit 2: Newtonian mechanics Newtonian mechanics together with
theforces and energy involved are studied.
Approximately 15% of the time for the AScourse should be devoted
to this unit,including practical work where appropriate.
SECTION III Topic P7 Unit 3: Matter Aspects of atoms and
molecules arestudied, including solids, liquids, gases and
pressure in liquids.
Approximately 5% of the time for the AScourse should be devoted
to this unit,
including practical work where appropriate.
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SECTION IV Topics P8 and P9 Unit 4: Oscillations and waves The
unit includes the nature of different
types of wave together with the waveproperties of polarisation,
diffraction andinterference.
Approximately 8% of the time for the AS
course should be devoted to this unit,including practical work
where appropriate.
SECTION V Topics P10, P11 andP12.
Unit 5: Electricity andmagnetism
Both charges in motion (electric current) andsome aspects of
electrostatics are included.
Approximately 8% of the time for the AScourse should be devoted
to this unit,including practical work where appropriate.
SECTION VI Topic P13 Unit 6: Modern Physics Atomic models and
the structure of the atom
and the nucleus, nuclear decay and types ofradioactive
decay.
Approximately 7% of the time for the AS
course should be devoted to this unit,including practical work
where appropriate.
CHEMISTRY
SECTION I Topics C1, C2 and C3 Unit 1: Theoretical Chemistry
Calculations involving the mole; empiricaland molecular formulae;
the structure of theatom; electron arrangements; ionic, covalentand
metallic bonding; intermolecular forces;
gases and the use of the ideal gas equation;the liquid and solid
states.
Approximately 12% of the time for the AScourse should be devoted
to this unit,including practical work where appropriate.
SECTION I Topics C4, C5 and C6 Unit 2: Physical Chemistry
Enthalpy changes of reactions; bondenergies; Hesss law; redox and
electrolysis;chemical equilibrium; Le Chateliersprinciple; the
Haber and Contact processes;Brnsted-Lowry theory; strong and
weakacids and bases; simple rate equations;
orders of reaction; rate constants; effect oftemperature on rate
constants; Boltzmanndistribution; activation energy;
catalysis;enzymes.
Approximately 12% of the time for the AScourse should be devoted
to this unit,including practical work where appropriate.
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A Teacher's Resource CD is also available and includes answers
to all questions in the Coursebook, together with worksheets
describing practical worklinked to each chapter in the book.
International A/AS Level Physics(2008) by Mee, C, Crundell, M,
Arnold, B, and Brown, W. Hodder Education (ISBN: 9780340945643)
covers all thematerial required for the Cambridge syllabus, plus
much additional material.
Chemistry for Advanced Level(2002) by P. Cann and P. Hughes,
(2002), John Murray, www.johnmurray.co.uk (ISBN 9780719586026) this
text has beendeveloped to cover the new AS/A2 syllabuses of the UK
Boards and also the Cambridge International Examinations
syllabuses. Explanations are thorough,the more advanced ones being
placed in boxes, to separate them from the main text for ease of
location. The style of the AS Level chapters is suitable forthose
starting a post-IGCSE course.
AS Level and A Level Chemistry(2004) by B. Ratcliff, H. Eccles,
J. Raffan, J. Nicholson, D. Johnson, and J. Newman, Cambridge
University Press, UKwww.cambridge.org (ISBN 9780521544719) this
textbook uses as its base the Cambridge University Press booklets
produced for the OCR AS/A2
syllabus, but it has been edited to cover the Cambridge
International Examinations AS and A Level syllabuses.
In addition the following textbook may be useful:
Advanced Chemistry(1992), by P. Matthews, Cambridge University
Press, UK (ISBN 9780521423328) this large volume covers all
syllabuses, includingthe 8780 syllabus, and a lot more up to first
or second year University level. Explanations of theories and
mechanisms are very thorough, but because ofthe detail included,
finding ones way around the book may be slow at first, especially
for students starting the AS Level course.
University of Cambridge International Examinations 2012
