COURSE INFORMATION

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G60 Bachelor of Science (Applied and Analytical Chemistry)

The Bachelor of Science (Applied and Analytical Chemistry) course provides students with a thorough background in analytical chemistry with a strong emphasis on instrumentation and the development of variety of important analytical skills. It is designed to meet industries' need for capable, dynamic and innovative graduates with well-developed technical skills and a sound theoretical knowledge in analytical chemistry. The Royal Australian Chemical Institute has accredited this course allowing students to become members of this nationally recognised institute.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must have a completed Diploma, Advanced Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a registered training organisation.

Applicants who have passed either WACE Chemistry 3A/3B, WACE Integrated Science 3A/3B, or equivalents may, with approval from the Course Coordinator, enrol in this course while concurrently undertaking TAFE studies.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

To complete this course, students will obtain a total value of 360 credit points.

 
YEAR ONE
120 ECU credit points based on a relevant TAFE qualification or equivalent.
 
In completing a TAFE diploma or equivalent students will have gained an understanding of key chemical concepts and have well developed laboratory skills. Students should be familiar with a range of instrumentation, have confidence in handling and preparing solutions and have an understanding of OH&S.
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCC1111 General Chemistry 15
SCI1182 Case Studies in Science 15
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics 15
or
MAT1236 Calculus 1 15
 
Semester 2
SCC1201 Chemistry: Structure and Reactions 15
SCC2301 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry 15
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
SCI1125 Professional Science Essentials 15
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCC3201 Analytical Chemistry 15
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry 15
SCI3309 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15
or
HST2256 Occupational Hygiene 15
Elective*
Semester 2
SCC3202 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis 15
SCC3304 Chemistry Project 15
SCP1132 Introduction to Physics 15
 
SCP1112 Waves and Electricity 15
Elective*
 
* Recommended Electives:
SCI1186 Understanding Pollution
SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry
SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes
SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes
SCI3206 Environmental Investigations and Monitoring
SCI3120 Natural Sciences Project
ACC1100 Accounting 1
MAN1100 Management 1
ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives of the Environment
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012