UOW's Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) targets the emerging field of bionanotechnology, an area that combines principles from biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to understand and control biological processes at the molecular level.
Using bionanotechnological approaches, revolutionary advances are being made in the biomedical sciences, varying from the visualization and manipulation of individual molecules, the use of nanoparticles to deliver drugs to specific sites in the body and the development of nanofabricated architecture to read out the sequence of DNA.The Bachelor of Bionanotechnology draws on the internationally recognised strengths of the University's research in the areas of molecular biophysics, biochemistry, and materials science.
It provides rigorous and interdisciplinary training in biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics.
In the final year, all students undertake a substantial piece of supervised research, together with other required seminar and/or course work.
Graduates may then be eligible for direct enrolment into a research doctorate in their chosen field or into other postgraduate degrees.A Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) will place you in a unique position to undertake an exciting, interdisciplinary career in biotech industry, pharmaceutical industry, academic biomedical research, government policy, patent law, and many other fields.
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours), candidates must satisfactorily complete 192 credit points in accordance with the table below.
Please note:
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Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.
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Students must complete a minimum of 36 credit points of 300-level subjects.
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Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects.
Year 1
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BNAN101
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Introduction to Bionanotechnology
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6
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Autumn
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PHYS141
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Fundamentals of Physics A
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6
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Autumn
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Select ONE of the following two subjects:
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 andCHEM105.
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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CHEM101
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Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
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6
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Autumn
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CHEM104
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Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
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6
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Autumn
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Select ONE of the following two subjects:
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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MATH141
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Foundations of Engineering Mathematics
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6
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Autumn, Spring
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MATH187
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Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus
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6
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Autumn
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Spring
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BIOL103
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Molecules, Cells and Organisms
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6
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Spring
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PHYS142
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Fundamentals of Physics B
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6
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Spring
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Select ONE of the following two subjects:
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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CHEM102
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Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
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6
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Spring
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CHEM105
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Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
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6
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Spring
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Select ONE of the following two subjects:
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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MATH142
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Essentials of Engineering Mathematics
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6
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Spring, Summer 2020/2020
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MATH188
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Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus
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6
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Spring
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Summer
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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CHEM106
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Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter
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6
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Summer 2020/2020
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Note: Students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 and wishing to enrol in a 200 level CHEM subject may also be required to complete CHEM106. Please check with the Head of Students for confirmation.
Year 2
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BIOL213
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Principles of Biochemistry
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6
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Autumn
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PHYS205
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Advanced Modern Physics
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6
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Autumn
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CHEM212
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Organic Chemistry II
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6
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Autumn
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ENGG103
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Materials in Design
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6
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Autumn
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Spring
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BNAN201
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Biology at the Nanoscale
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6
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Spring
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BIOL215
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Introductory Genetics
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6
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Spring
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CHEM213
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Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change
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6
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Spring
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STAT252
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Statistics For the Natural Sciences
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6
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Spring
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Year 3
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BIOL343
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Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research
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6
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Autumn
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Select three of the following subjects:
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BIOL340
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Cell and Molecular Biology
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6
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Autumn
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MEDI312
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Fundamentals of Neuroscience
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6
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Autumn
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CHEM358
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Pharmacology
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6
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Autumn
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CHEM374
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Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation
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6
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Autumn
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CHEM324
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Chemical Analysis and Inference
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6
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Autumn
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PHYS305
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Quantum Mechanics
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6
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Autumn
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Spring
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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CHEM325
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Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules
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6
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Spring
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MATE201
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Structure of Materials
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6
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Spring
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Select TWO of the following subjects:
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BIOL214
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The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
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6
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Spring
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BIOL341
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Immunity and Infection
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6
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Spring
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CHEM333
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Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry
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6
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Spring
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MATE302
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Polymeric Materials
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6
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Spring
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CHEM360
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Organic Synthesis III
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6
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Spring
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Year 4
Select either the full-time (48cp) or 48cp of the equivalent part-time subject (2 x 24cp) option below.
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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BNAN401
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Honours Project in Bionanotechnology (Full Time)
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48
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BNAN402
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Honours Project in Bionanotechnology (Part Time)
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24
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*If you are required to complete CHEM106 as part of your course schedule you may be eligible to substitute an elective subject, please contact your course coordinator for approval.
Honours
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description
1 Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with bionanotechnology.
2 Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles from biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics associated with the understanding and control of biological processes at the molecular level.
3 Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with bionanotechnology - and its relevant subjects from mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry - by locating, analysing and synthesising information to generate solutions to complex questions and problems.
4 Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources.
5 Integrate and apply knowledge and skills associated with bionanotechnology to plan and execute a substantial research project
6 Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media.
