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.
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 School 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.
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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100-Level
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CHEM101
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Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM102
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Chemistry 1B : Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
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Spring
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6
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Total for major at 100-level
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12
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200-Level
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CHEM211
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Inorganic Chemistry II
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM212
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Organic Chemistry II
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM213
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Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change
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Spring
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6
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CHEM214
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Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II
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Spring
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6
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Total for major at 200-level
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24
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300-Level
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At least three subjects taken from the following list:
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CHEM301
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Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
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Spring
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8
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CHEM314
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Instrumental Analysis
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Autumn
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8
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CHEM320
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Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure
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Spring
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8
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CHEM321
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Organic Synthesis and Reactivity
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Spring
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8
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CHEM327
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Environmental Chemistry
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Autumn
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8
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CHEM340
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Chemistry Laboratory Project
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Autumn, Spring or Summer
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8
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CHEM364
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Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
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Autumn
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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
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Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule
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30
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Total for major
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90
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Plus elective subjects chosen from the Science or General Schedules
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54
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Degree Total
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144
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Honours
Students may apply to enrol in an Honours degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (741), after the requirements of the pass degree have been fulfilled, normally at the prescribed academic standard. This standard is normally at least 32 credit points of 300-level Chemistry subjects at an appropriate standard (credit average). Admission to Honours is by recommendation of the Head of School and approval of the Dean or Associate Dean.
Professional Recognition
Completion of this major qualifies graduates for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Other Information
The School 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 School.
The Degree Coordinator is the Head of the School of Chemistry, Professor Will Price, telephone (02) 4221 3509.
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