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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 molecular structure and its 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.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
100-Level | |||
SCIE000 |
Science Risk Management |
Autumn |
0 |
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 | ||
MATH151 |
General Mathematics 1A (if required)* |
Autumn |
6 |
* Note: Students should meet the Faculty of Science minimum mathematics requirement before enrolling in CHEM213 - Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change and/or CHEM214 - Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II | |||
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: | |||
CHEM314 |
Instrumental Analysis |
Autumn |
8 |
CHEM327 |
Environmental Chemistry |
Autumn |
8 |
CHEM364 |
Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy |
Autumn |
8 |
CHEM301 |
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology |
Spring |
8 |
CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 |
CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
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
See separate entry for the Bachelor of Science Honours (741).
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 +61 2 4221 3505, email: swilson@uow.edu.au.