- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Chemistry
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
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 in many technical disciplines, including solid-state physics, astrophysics, engineering, molecular biology, various health sciences, geochemistry and environmental science.
At UOW you will study the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on molecular structure and reactivity. You will gain an understanding of how chemistry impacts on the world around us and you will be able to perform chemical experiments safely and effectively, inorganic and organic synthesis, quantitative analysis, and investigations into the reactivity of proteins and nucleic acids. Special topics include spectroscopy, instrumental analysis and nanotechnology.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this major students will be able to:
- Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with chemistry.
- Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with chemistry by locating, analysing and synthesising information to generate solutions to complex questions and problems.
- Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources.
- Integrate and apply knowledge and skills associated with the chemical sciences to plan and execute a substantial research project.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media.
- Apply knowledge of research principles and research skills in a variety of research contexts.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| Please select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104. | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| Please select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Summer | |||
| Only for students who have completed CHEM104 and CHEM105. | |||
| CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter# | 6 | Summer |
| # Note: CHEM106 does NOT count for credit with CHEM105 , but is required for students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 as pre-requisite subjects for most 200-level CHEM subjects. | |||
| Completion of CHEM106 does NOT count towards the minimum 144 credit points for this course. | |||
| Total for major at 100-level | 12 | ||
| MATH151 | General Mathematics 1A (if required)* | 6 | Autumn |
| * Note: Students should meet the minimum mathematics requirement before enrolling in CHEM213 - Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change and/or CHEM214 - Analytical and Environmental Chemistry II | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| CHEM211 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM213 | Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM218 | Special Chemistry Studies | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Total for major at 200-level | 30 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| At least FOUR subjects taken from the following list: | |||
| CHEM324 | Instrumental Analysis | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018. |
| CHEM337 | Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018. |
| CHEM374 | Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018. |
| CHEM370 | Modern Inorganic & Bio-inorganic Chemistry | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018. |
| CHEM325 | Bioinformatics: Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018. |
| CHEM321 | Organic Synthesis III | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| Recommended Elective | |||
| CHEM341 | Chemistry Laboratory Project | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer. First offered in 2018 |
| Total for major at 300-level | 24 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Select either the full-time (48cp) or 48cp of the equivalent part-time subject (2 x 24cp) option below. | |||
| CHEM401 | Chemistry Honours | 48 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
| CHEM407 | Chemistry Honours (Part-Time) | 24 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
| Total for major at 400-level | 48 | ||
| Sub-total for major | 114 | ||
| Plus additional subjects chosen from the Science Schedule | 30 | ||
| Total for major | 144 | ||
| Plus elective subjects chosen from the Science or General Schedules | 48 | ||
| Degree Total | 192 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au