To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the
The program of the chemistry major provides students with a broad-based foundation in the chemistry discipline and allied areas. This foundation is extended with extensive subject knowledge in the discipline.
It also aim to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
The program of studies provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in chemistry, another science or non-science related discipline or for a career in a chemistry related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
On completion of the major students will be able to:
18 units comprising:
CHEM1101 Chemical Structure and Bonding (4.5 units)
CHEM1102 Modern Chemistry (4.5 units)
Plus one of
BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units)
CHEM1201 General Chemistry* (4.5 units)
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
*Students without Year 12 Chemistry should choose CHEM1201 as their option
18 units comprising:
CHEM2701 Chemical Reactivity (4.5 units)
CHEM2702 Organic Reactions (4.5 units)
CHEM2711 Spectroscopy and Data Analysis (4.5 units)
CHEM2712 Analytical Separations (4.5 units)
18 units comprising:
CHEM3701 Applied Spectroscopy and Electrochemistry (4.5 units)
CHEM3702 Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry (4.5 units)
CHEM3711 Organic Synthesis and Mechanism (4.5 units)
CHEM3712 Introduction to Polymer Science (4.5 units)
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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