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 | |
| 7039 | v.5 | Chemistry 101 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 12.5 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 7040 | v.6 | Chemistry 102 | 7.0 | 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 | |||||
| 310984 | v.2 | Scientific Computing 101 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312485 | v.1 | Chemical Energetics and Kinetics 211 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314001 | v.1 | Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201 | 7.0 | 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 ELECTIVE 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 | |
| 314009 | v.1 | Synthetic Methods in Chemistry 311 | 6.5 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313998 | v.1 | Biological Chemistry 222 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312491 | v.1 | Materials Chemistry 231 | 6.5 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL 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 | |
| 7474 | v.5 | Marine Acoustics 103 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 312488 | v.1 | Materials Chemistry 332 | 6.5 | 25.0 | |
| 312494 | v.1 | Environmental Chemistry 352 | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 312494 | v.1 | Environmental Chemistry 352 | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312497 | v.1 | Nanochemistry 341 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314003 | v.1 | Biological Chemistry 321 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
* BSc/BComm students must do this unit.
