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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 |
Session |
Credit Points |
100-Level |
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| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A : Foundations of Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B : Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
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Total for major at 100-level |
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12 |
200-Level |
| CHEM211 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM213 |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity & Change |
Spring |
6 |
| CHEM214 |
Analytical & Environmental Chemistry II |
Spring |
6 |
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Total for major at 200-level |
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24 |
300-Level |
At least three subjects taken from the following list: |
| CHEM301 |
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
Spring |
8 |
| CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 |
| CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 |
| CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
8 |
| CHEM327 |
Environmental Chemistry |
Autumn |
8 |
| CHEM340 |
Chemistry Laboratory Project |
Annual |
8 |
| CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 |
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Total for major at 300-level |
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24 |
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Sub-total for major |
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60 |
| Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule |
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30 |
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90 |
| Plus elective subjects chosen from the Science or General Schedules |
54 |
| Note: The above degree structure must include a minimum of 32 credit points at 300-level |
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| Degree Total |
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144 |
| 400-Level – Honours |
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| CHEM401 |
Chemistry Honours |
Annual |
48 |
| CHEM402 |
Chemistry Honours Part 1 for Part time students |
Autumn |
24 |
| CHEM403 |
Chemistry Honours Part 2 for Part time students |
Spring |
24 |
| CHEM405 |
Chemistry Joint Honours |
Annual |
24 |
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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