Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [November, 2007] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).

Chemistry

MAJOR - CHEMISTRY

The Chemistry program changed in 2005. Continuing students who commenced prior to 2005 may complete their degree according to the previous program of study and should consult the Course Information Handbook for 2004 or seek advice from program approvers.

First Year

The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:

Either

CHEM1101

Chemistry 1A#, and

4.5

CHEM1102

Chemistry 1B#, or

4.5

CHEM1201

Introduction to Chemistry A, and

4.5

CHEM1202

Introduction to Chemistry B, and

4.5

CHEM1102

Chemistry 1B, and

4.5

MATH1121

Mathematics 1A * , or

4.5

MATH1122

Mathematics 1B*#, or

4.5

MATH1201

Introductory Mathematics 1A, and

4.5

MATH1202

Introductory Mathematics 1B

4.5

* Students who have achieved a high score in SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods are advised to do the corresponding topic MATH1131 Mathematics 1M. Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL are advised to do the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (equivalent to MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (equivalent to MATH1122).

Students intending to undertake a program in Chemistry are recommended to consider PHYS1101 Physics 1A# or PHYS1102 Physics 1B# as an elective topic.

# Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers - may undertake the Extended versions of these topics: CHEM1601, CHEM1602, MATH1141, MATH1142, PHYS1601, PHYS1602.

Second Year

18 units from the following:

CPES2101

Fundamentals of Advanced Chemistry

6

CPES2111

Synthetic Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

6

6 units from the following:

CPES2102

Analytical Chemistry 2

6

CPES2142

Physical Chemistry 2

6

Third Year

18 units from:

CPES3006

Organic Chemistry 3#

6

CPES3101

Analytical Chemistry 3#

6

CPES3141

Physical Chemistry 3#

6

CPES3162

Inorganic and Polymer Chemistry#

6

#Topics not offered until 2009.

Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Education - 30 unit major
Students who have elected to do Option B of the double degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education and are required to undertake a 30-unit major should follow the program of study specified above, BUT select 12 units from the Third Year program, instead of 18 units.