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302873 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems)


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

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 with a Chemistry major and as a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Information Systems. 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.

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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10830 v.4   Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 7.0 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

10987 v.4   Accounting 100 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

305457 v.1   Design (User Interface and Web Design) 150 3.0 25.0
305476 v.1   Analysis (Problem Analysis) 150 3.0 25.0
8026 v.4   Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
8030 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 202 7.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
305458 v.1   Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 4.0 25.0
305477 v.1   Analysis (Systems Analysis) 200 4.0 25.0
8027 v.4   Organic Chemistry 201 7.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

305466 v.1   Development (Principles of Programming) 200 3.0 25.0
305474 v.1   Design (Database Design) 200 4.0 25.0
305526 v.1   Analysis (Advanced Analysis) 250 3.0 25.0
8028 v.4   Organic Chemistry 202 7.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

13605 v.3   Project Management 250 3.0 25.0
305473 v.1   Design (Object Oriented Design) 250 4.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10015 v.2   Chemistry and Technology 302 3.0 12.5
305478 v.1   Analysis (Adaptive Methodologies) 300 3.0 25.0
305479 v.1   Technological Infrastructure (Introduction to Business Computing Infrastructure) 200 3.0 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 6.0 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 External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 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.



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