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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

313531 v.1 Nanotechnology Honours Major (BSc Science)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science Nanotechnology (Honours) allows students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology as it applies to the field of nanotechnology. Students will learn to apply scientific concepts, principles and methods inthe completion of a research project and the preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
309895 v.1   Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 401 18.0 50.0
311426 v.2   Genetic Engineering 331 8.0 25.0
  OR  
302532 v.1 *   Chemistry 401 3.0 25.0
311699 v.1   Science Research Methodologies 451 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
309896 v.1   Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 402 18.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Semester 2 (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
302541 v.3 *   Chemistry 402 4.0 25.0
302623 v.2   Instrumental Physics 402 5.0 25.0
302746 v.1   Quantum Mechanics 401 3.0 25.0
302764 v.2   Solid State Physics 401 2.0 25.0
312497 v.1   Nanochemistry 341 5.0 25.0

*    Chemistry students must select these units