Courses Handbook 2009

310865 v.1 Chemistry and Molecular Biology Stream (Nanotechnology)


Introduction

The chemistry component of this stream is comprised of units that focus on physical chemistry and its role in the context of nanotechnology. Students also take second and third year units in either organic chemistry or inorganic chemistry. The Molecular Biology component provides a suite of units that cover areas of biology and biomedical science relevant to the field of nanotechnology. There is a strong emphasis on genetics at third and fourth year level. Electives in biochemistry are recommended for students taking chemistry.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
1754 v.6   Cell Biology 101 5.0 25.0
310526 v.1   Nanotechnology 201 6.0 25.0
8025 v.4   Physical Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2789 v.10   General Genetics 202 4.0 25.0
8026 v.4   Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
305409 v.1   Nanochemistry 301 6.0 25.0
311420 v.1   Molecular Genetics 233 5.0 25.0
8027 v.4   Organic Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
  OR
8029 v.3 *   Inorganic Chemistry 201 2.0 12.5
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
305410 v.1   Nanochemistry 302 6.0 25.0
311422 v.1   Genetics 234 5.0 25.0
8028 v.4   Organic Chemistry 202 5.5 25.0
  OR
8030 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 202 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
309895 v.1 #   Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 401 18.0 50.0
  OR
305413 v.3   Nanotechnology Project 401 5.0 25.0
311426 v.1   Molecular Genetics 335 8.0 25.0
7756 v.4   Organic Chemistry 301 5.0 25.0
  OR
7755 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 301 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
309896 v.1 #   Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 402 18.0 50.0
  OR
305414 v.2   Nanotechnology Project 402 5.0 25.0
7757 v.3   Organic Chemistry 302 5.5 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
302390 v.1 *   Mathematical Methods 204 4.0 12.5
302931 v.1 *   Physical Measurements 203 1.5 12.5
311406 v.1 #   Biochemistry 233 5.0 25.0
311421 v.1 #   Immunobiology 233 5.0 25.0
311425 v.1 #   Biochemistry 234 5.0 25.0
7905 v.5   Mathematical Methods 202 4.0 25.0
7907 v.6   Particles and Waves 201 3.0 25.0
7908 v.4   Physical Measurements 201 3.0 25.0
7909 v.4   Physical Measurements 202 3.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
8142 v.4   Physics 201 4.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credit
10098 v.2   Mathematical Methods 301 4.0 25.0
11592 v.3   Solid State Physics 302 2.0 25.0
302546 v.2   Analytical Chemistry 301 6.5 25.0
307692 v.1 #   Bioinformatics 331 5.0 25.0
311829 v.1   Scientific Data Analysis 301 3.0 25.0
9644 v.4   Scientific Data Analysis 302 3.0 25.0
9765 v.4   Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 4.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Hrs/Wk Credit
302532 v.1   Chemistry 401 3.0 25.0
302540 v.2   Analytical Chemistry 401 4.0 25.0
302541 v.3   Chemistry 402 4.0 25.0
302623 v.2   Instrumental Physics 402 4.0 25.0
307693 v.1   Structural Bioinformatics 332 5.0 25.0
#      Reccomended optional units.
*      12.5 cr unit. If this unit is studied, student has an extra 12.5 credits of options.
NB      Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 401 and 402 can only be taken by students meeting the University's Honours entry requirements.
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