Chemistry is the study of how the elements and their compounds behave. It overlaps with Physics and Biology as chemical principles underpin both the physical environment in which we live and all biological systems. This course will help to develop your interest and enthusiasm for chemistry, including developing your interest in further study and related careers. It will help you appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Chemistry has a great capacity to solve many of the global challenges that society faces in the 21st Century, including energy, food, climate change, and health care. A new generation of chemists and other scientists will be involved in tackling these global challenges. If you want to enhance your understanding and be in a position to make a difference, then Chemistry is for you. Initially, in the first year, you will study chemical concepts and theories that bridge your knowledge between GCSE and A Level, before developing this knowledge and understanding further. You will study the ideas that underpin the study of inorganic and physical chemistry including periodic trends, and consideration of energy and yield in improving sustainability. Through these topics you will also develop and improve your skills in planning, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating data. This course will help you to develop important quantitative techniques involved in measuring masses and using volumetric apparatus to measure volumes of gases and solutions. During the year you will also be introduced to organic chemistry and its important applications within everyday life, including current environmental concerns associated with sustainability. You will be given opportunities to develop practical skills in organic chemistry, including the use of Quick Fit apparatus for distillation, heating under reflux, and purification of organic liquids. You will also learn to appreciate the need to consider the responsible use of organic chemicals to reduce demand for hydrocarbon fuels and avoid the use of ozone-depleting chemicals. The second year builds on your knowledge and understanding of topics studied in the first year. You will develop a strong appreciation of the skills, knowledge, and understanding of scientific methods. You will also understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. There is a particular focus on how amino acids are the building blocks of polypeptides and proteins, on the preparation of synthetic condensation polymers, on the importance of synthetic organic chemistry (for example; in the design and development of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry), and on the chemistry of fuel cells and renewable resources.