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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 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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Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
Chemistry 1B : Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 | |
Total for major at 100-level |
12 | ||
200-Level |
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Inorganic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
Spring |
6 | |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II |
Spring |
6 | |
Total for major at 200-level |
24 | ||
300-Level |
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At least three subjects taken from the following list: | |||
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
Spring |
8 | |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 | |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 | |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
8 | |
Environmental Chemistry |
Autumn |
8 | |
Chemistry Laboratory Project |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
8 | |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 | |
Total for major at 300-level |
24 | ||
Sub-total for major |
60 | ||
Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule |
30 | ||
Total for major |
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 |
144 | ||
400-Level - Honours |
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Chemistry Honours |
Annual |
48 | |
Chemistry Honours Part 1 for Part time students |
Annual |
24 | |
Chemistry Honours Part 2 for Part time students |
Annual |
24 | |
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.
