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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.

310851 v.1 Chemistry Major (Postgraduate Diploma)

Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry develops a more critical and problem-solving approach to the professional practice of chemistry than is possible to achieve in a first qualification. Presently there is a definite need for professional chemists with such qualifications. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to cope with sophisticated research and development problems in industry.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
310854 v.1   Chemistry Project Report 590 8.0 25.0
311700 v.1   Science Research Methodologies 551 3.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
5779 v.6   Chemistry Project Report 591 8.0 50.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
302541 v.3   Chemistry 402 4.0 25.0
310855 v.1   Chemistry Project Report 592 8.0 25.0
7730 v.4   Instrumental Physics 502 4.0 25.0