Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Science

Applied chemistry

Coordinator: Dr Robert Lyall

The discipline

Applied chemistry explores the nature of molecular matter and change by applying the principles of chemistry to practical situations in industry, biotechnology and the environment. It has a strong emphasis on instrumental and analytical techniques.

Units offered

Level one

• CHM1731 Foundations of chemistry
• CHM1742 Chemistry

Level two

• BTH2746 Biochemistry
• CHM2741 Instrumental analysis
• CHM2752 Chemistry of the environment
• CHM2762 Design of molecules and macromolecules

Level three

• BTH3757 Molecular biology and biotechnology
• CHM3731 Bioactive chemistry
• CHM3742 Chemistry of aquatic systems and processes
• ENV3726 Atmospheric processes

Sequence requirements

Applied chemistry

Minor sequence in applied chemistry (24 points):

• CHM1731 and CHM1742, and
• CHM2741 and either CHM2752 or CHM2762.

Major sequence in applied chemistry (48 points):

• CHM1731 and CHM1742, and
• CHM2741 and at least two of BTH2746, CHM2752 and CHM2762, and
• CHM3731, CHM3742 and either BTH3757 or ENV3726.

Details of the BTH and ENV units, and some related sequences, are described in the `Applied biology' and `Environmental science and resource management' entries in this section of the handbook.

Recommendations

Students seeking accreditation by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute should contact the school for advice.

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