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Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of the molecular nature of all matter
and its interactions. The relationship between its structure
and a molecule's properties and reactivity give chemistry
an essential, central position in science and technology.
An understanding of chemistry is needed for the full gamut
of technically based disciplines from solid-state physics
and astro-physics to molecular biology and the life sciences;
from geochemistry and environmental science to engineering
and health sciences. Completion of this major qualifies graduates
for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Major Study
Chemistry 1A and 1B, or Chemistry 1D and 1E for students
with an inadequate background in chemistry, provide the basic
framework and concepts to students progressing on to 2200
and higher level chemistry subjects as well being suitable
for those specializing in other areas.
A major in chemistry (set out below) consists of two core
100 level subjects, the four core 200 level subjects, together
with an approved combination of 300 level subjects offered
by the Department of Chemistry, with a value of at least 24
credit points.
Second Major
Students may use their elective credit points to complete
a second major in another discipline.
Other Information
The Department offers a third year research project CHEM340
to students with a good academic record (usually a credit
average or better) who wish to gain experience in research.
Entry into this subject is by permission of the Head of the
Department.
Students with a good record, particularly in 3rd year (eg
credit average or above) are encouraged to proceed to the
Honours year, a fourth year of study providing training in
independent research.
Major Study in Chemistry
| 100-Level |
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Credit Points |
| Either |
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| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM104 |
Chemistry 1D |
6 |
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| Either |
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| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM105 |
Chemistry 1E |
6 |
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| 200-Level |
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| CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
6 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
6 |
| CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
6 |
| CHEM214 |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II |
6 |
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| 300-Level |
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| Any three subjects taken from the following
list: |
| CHEM301 |
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
8 |
| CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
8 |
| CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
8 |
| CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
8 |
| CHEM327 |
Environmental Chemistry |
8 |
| CHEM340 |
Chemistry Laboratory Project |
8 |
| CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
8 |
| Plus additional subjects at any level
(subject to prerequisite requirements) chosen from the
Science Schedule
to total 90 credit points.
Plus additional elective subjects chosen from the Science
Schedule or General
Schedule to total 144 credit points. |
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| 400-level |
Honours Program |
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| CHEM401 |
Chemistry Honours |
48 |
| CHEM402 |
Chemistry Honours Part 1 for Part Time Students |
24 |
| CHEM403 |
Chemistry Honours Part 2 for Part Time Students |
24 |
| CHEM405 |
Chemistry Joint Honours |
24 |
Entry to the Chemistry IV single Honours course normally
requires the completion of at least four 300-level Chemistry
subjects (32 credit points at 300-level). For entry to a joint
Honours program at least three 300-level Chemistry subjects
(24 credit points) should have been completed.
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