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Bachelor of Science (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 technology-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
A major in chemistry consists of two core 100 level subjects, and four core 200 level subjects, and an approved combination of 300 level subjects offered by the Department of Chemistry, with a value of at least 24 credit points.
Students may use their elective credit points to complete a second major in another discipline.
| Subjects |
|
Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A |
6 |
| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B |
6 |
| Total for major at 100-level: |
12 |
| 200-Level |
| CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
6 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
6 |
| CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
6 |
| CHEM214 |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II |
6 |
| Total for major at 200-level: |
24 |
| 300-Level |
| At least 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 |
| Total for major at 300-level: |
24 |
| Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule: |
30 |
| Plus elective subjects chosen from the Science Schedule or the General Schedule:* |
54 |
| Degree Total: |
144 |
| 400-level (Honours Program) |
| 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 |
*The degree structure must include a minimum of 32 credit points at 300-level.
Other Information
The Department offers a third year research subject 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 Department.
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