Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

Chemistry is the study of the molecular nature of all matter and its interactions. The relationship between molecular structure and it's properties and reactivity give chemistry an essential, central position in science and technology. An understanding of chemistry is needed for the full range 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.

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
100-Level
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry	Autumn	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B : Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life	Spring	6
Total for major at 100-level			12
200-Level
CHEM211	Inorganic Chemistry II	Autumn	6
CHEM212	Organic Chemistry II	Autumn	6
CHEM213	Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change	Spring	6
CHEM214	Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II	Spring	6
Total for major at 200-level			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
CHEM364	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
Degree Total			144

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 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 - Associate Professor Stephen Wilson, Room 18.102A, telephone (02) 4221 3505, email: stephen_wilson@uow.edu.au.