MDDU-CHEMS v.2 Chemistry Double Degree Major (BSc/BA, BSc/BCom)
Curtin University
About
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
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 Accreditation
Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI).
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI)
Structure
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply chemistry knowledge, principles and concepts
2. apply critical, creative and reflective thinking to chemistry problems
3. access, evaluate and synthesise information relating to chemistry
4. effectively communicate chemistry ideas and concepts
5. use a range of technologies to collect and analyse data with appropriate regard to uncertainties
6. work as responsible, self-directed and motivated learners
7. apply internationally accepted scientific conventions, standards and protocols
8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
9. work safely, effectively and ethically in a multi-faceted scientific environment
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1000 | v.1 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| NPSC1003 | v.2 | Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM1002 | v.1 | Reactivity and Function in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 50.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2004 | v.1 | Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| MATH1015 | v.1 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 75.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2005 | v.1 | Analytical Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| COMP1005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | ||||
| STAT1004 | v.2 | Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 75.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2000 | v.1 | Chemical Energetics and Kinetics | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 50.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM2006 | v.1 | Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 50.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3004 | v.1 | Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy | 6.5 | 25.0 |
| CHEM3005 | v.1 | Synthetic Methods in Chemistry | 6.5 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM3006 | v.1 | Chemistry Research Methods | 2.0 | 50.0 |
| 50.0 |
OPTIONS (NO YEAR LEVEL SPECIFIED)
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORS3001 | v.1 | Forensic Case Studies | 2.5 | 25.0 |
| CHEM2003 | v.1 | Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| CHEM2001 | v.1 | Materials Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| CHEM2002 | v.1 | Chemistry of Biological Processes | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| FORS2000 | v.1 | Forensic Trace Evidence | 2.5 | 25.0 |
| GEOL1005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Geology 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| PHYS1005 | v.1 | Physics 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| PHYS2002 | v.1 | Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| BCCB2003 | v.1 | Principles of Biochemistry | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| CHEM3000 | v.1 | Advanced Materials Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| CHEM3001 | v.1 | Environmental Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| CHEM3003 | v.2 | Bioanalytical and Biophysical Chemistry | 6.5 | 25.0 |
| GEOL3008 | v.1 | Environmental Geoscience | 5.0 | 25.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH1016 | v.1 ## | Calculus 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| BCCB1000 | v.1 # | Cell Biology | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| MATH1014 | v.1 ** | Foundations of Calculus | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| COMP1005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| STAT1004 | v.2 | Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 |
# students wishing to take Biological Chemistry optional units must take this unit.
## students wishing to take Materials Chemistry optional units must take this unit.
* BCCB1000 - students wishing to take Biological Chemistry optional units must take this unit. MATH1016 - students wishing to take Materials Chemistry optional units must take this unit. MATH1014 - Students with Mathematics Applications ATAR must take this unit in first year
** Students with Mathematics Applications ATAR must take this unit in first year
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