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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

313905 v.1 Chemistry Double Degree Major (S&E)

Introduction

This Chemistry Double Degree major provides a body of knowledge in chemistry and a range of skills necessary for a career in a modern analytical or industrial laboratory. These skills are gained in Curtin's laboratories that are amongst the best equipped in Australia. Professional chemists are essential to the operations of most manufacturing, processing minerals, and other industries.

Course Entry Requirements/ Prerequisites

Chemistry Course of Study level 3A/3B and Mathematics 3C/3D or equivalent.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI)

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
314448 v.1   Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100 6.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   12.5
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
314450 v.1   Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120 6.0 25.0
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR  
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
312485 v.1   Chemical Energetics and Kinetics 211 7.0 25.0
314001 v.1   Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201 7.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
314006 v.1   Analytical Chemistry 202 7.0 25.0
314007 v.1   Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms 212 6.5 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  75.0
Year 3 Semester 1
314008 v.1   Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy 301 6.5 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
314009 v.1   Synthetic Methods in Chemistry 311 6.5 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
314010 v.1   Chemical Research Methods 362 16.0 50.0
  50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
1681 v.4   Materials and Technology 112 4.0 12.5
305541 v.2 *   Introduction to Forensic Science 101 2.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
4949 v.2   Design for Small Craft 100 2.0 12.5
7318 v.6   Astronomy 101 2.0 12.5
7329 v.6   Planetary Science 101 2.0 12.5
7410 v.4   Weather Forecasting 101 2.0 12.5
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
13574 v.3 *   Forensic Trace Evidence 270 4.0 25.0
312244 v.1 #   Mineralogy and Geochemistry 201 5.0 25.0
313998 v.1 !   Biological Chemistry 222 7.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
310759 v.2 *   Forensic Case Studies 370 2.0 25.0
312491 v.1 #   Materials Chemistry 231 6.5 25.0
313999 v.1 !   Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design 222 6.5 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
312497 v.2 *   Chemical Sensing and Measurement 310 6.0 25.0
313230 v.1 !   Principles of Biochemistry 283 5.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
312488 v.2   Advanced Materials Chemistry 300 6.5 25.0
312494 v.1   Environmental Chemistry 352 10.0 25.0
314003 v.1 !   Biological Chemistry 321 6.0 25.0
3496 v.8 #   Environmental Geoscience 302 5.0 25.0

!    For students undertaking a Biological Chemistry specialisation

#    For students undertaking a Geoscience specialisation

*    For students undertaking an Analytical and Forensic Chemistry specialisation

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