Applied chemistry

Coordinator: To be advised

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

BTH2741 Biochemistry
CHM2741 Instrumental analysis
CHM2752 Chemistry of the environment
CHM2762 Design of molecules and macromolecules

Level three

BTH3757 Molecular biology and biotechnology
CHM3730 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 one of CHM2752 or CHM2762

Major sequence in applied chemistry (48 points):

CHM1731 and CHM1742, and
CHM2741 and two of BTH2741, CHM2752 , or CHM2762, and
CHM3730, CHM3742, and one of 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 on unit selection.

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