310864 v.1 Chemistry and Physics Stream (Nanotechnology)
Introduction
The chemistry component within this stream is comprised of units that focus on physical chemistry and its role in the context of Nanotechnology. Students also take second and third year units in either organic chemistry or inorganic chemistry. The physics component of this stream is comprised of units that provide a grounding in mathematics and physical measurements, along with third year units in the areas of solid sate physics and advanced characterisation in the field of Nanotechnology.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 310526 | v.1 | Nanotechnology 201 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8025 | v.4 | Physical Chemistry 201 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8127 | v.6 | Advanced Calculus 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8142 | v.4 | Physics 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 7905 | v.5 | Mathematical Methods 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302390 | v.1 * | Mathematical Methods 204 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 7907 | v.6 | Particles and Waves 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7908 | v.4 | Physical Measurements 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 302931 | v.1 * | Physical Measurements 203 | 1.5 | 12.5 | |
| 8026 | v.4 | Physical Chemistry 202 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 305409 | v.1 | Nanochemistry 301 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305424 | v.1 | Electron Microscopy 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7909 | v.4 | Physical Measurements 202 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8027 | v.4 | Organic Chemistry 201 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 8029 | v.3 * | Inorganic Chemistry 201 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11592 | v.3 | Solid State Physics 302 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305410 | v.1 | Nanochemistry 302 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8028 | v.4 | Organic Chemistry 202 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 8030 | v.4 | Inorganic Chemistry 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 308712 | v.1 | Nanocharacterisation 401 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309895 | v.1 # | Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 401 | 18.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 305413 | v.3 | Nanotechnology Project 401 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7756 | v.4 | Organic Chemistry 301 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7755 | v.4 | Inorganic Chemistry 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 309896 | v.1 # | Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 402 | 18.0 | 50.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 305414 | v.2 | Nanotechnology Project 402 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8717 | v.6 | Electromagnetism 302 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10098 | v.2 | Mathematical Methods 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302546 | v.2 | Analytical Chemistry 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307693 | v.1 | Structural Bioinformatics 332 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3999 | v.4 | Scientific Data Analysis 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7911 | v.7 | Applied Optics 302 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 9644 | v.4 | Scientific Data Analysis 302 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9765 | v.4 + | Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302532 | v.1 | Chemistry 401 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302540 | v.2 | Analytical Chemistry 401 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302541 | v.3 | Chemistry 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302623 | v.2 + | Instrumental Physics 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307692 | v.1 | Bioinformatics 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | if student study Nanotechnology Project 401 and 402 they will study an extra 25 credits of options per semester | |
| * | If this unit is studied, student has an extra 12.5 credits of options. | |
| + | recommended optional unit for students taking the Physics stream. | |
| NB | Nanotechnology Honours Dissertation 401 and 402 can only be taken by students meeting the University's Honours entry requirements. |
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