Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

302929 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship)


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050337E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue careers in the world of commerce which are firmly grounded on a professional scientific background in industrial and applied chemistry. Students will complete this course as a Bachelor of Science witha Chemistry major and as a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Small Business Administration. A substantial proportion of the activities in a modern economy is based on chemical materials and chemical processes. Examples include food, drugs, organic and inorganic materials, fuel, lubricants and so on. There are also the aspects of managing the impact of these activities on the natural and human environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. TEE Physics desirable.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will qualify for professional membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Society and will meet the academic requirements for other appropriate organisations such as the Australian Computer Society and the Australian Marketing Institute.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10830 v.4   Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 6.5 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
7040 v.6   Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0
7042 v.6   Analytical Chemistry 112 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
8024 v.5   Analytical Chemistry 201 6.5 25.0
8025 v.4   Physical Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
8029 v.3   Inorganic Chemistry 201 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10808 v.2   Business Communication 101 3.0 25.0
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
8026 v.4   Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
8030 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 202 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11712 v.2   Small Business 200 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
8027 v.4   Organic Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
8800 v.5   Employee Relations 200 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10993 v.3   Business Statistics 101 3.0 25.0
11013 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0
2644 v.8   Administrative Management 200 3.0 25.0
8028 v.4   Organic Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12953 v.2   Entrepreneurship 300 3.0 25.0
6798 v.4   Taxation 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10015 v.2   Chemistry and Technology 302 3.0 12.5
11713 v.5   Small Business 300 3.0 25.0
3522 v.7   Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0
9048 v.6   Chemistry Project 390 9.0 37.5
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
7753 v.4   Physical Chemistry 301 6.0 25.0
7755 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 301 5.0 25.0
7756 v.4   Organic Chemistry 301 6.0 25.0
302546 v.2   Analytical Chemistry 301 5.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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