Chemistry Major
Code MAAALA
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About this Major
Step into the experimental and ever-evolving world of analytical chemistry.
Develop analytical and instrumentation skills as you learn the diverse methods used to investigate the chemical nature of substances in a range of applications, from pure laboratory analysis to environmental investigations and monitoring and medical applications.
Special entry requirements
All applicants are required to have passed ATAR Chemistry, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have passed SCC1123 Chemistry for the life sciences, with equivalents considered.
Code MAAALA
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 |
| SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15 |
| SCC1250 | Inorganic Chemistry | 15 |
| SCC2211 | Organic Chemistry | 15 |
| MAT1137 | Introductory Applied Mathematics | 15 |
| SCC2310 | Physical Chemistry | 15 |
| SCC2301 | Forensic and Analytical Chemistry | 15 |
| SCI2380 | Radiation Science | 15 |
| SCP1112 | Waves and Electricity | 15 |
| SCC3201 | Analytical Chemistry | 15 |
| SCC3310 | Advanced Chemistry | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 15 |
Note: Students with ATAR Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) should enroll in MAT1250 Mathematics 1 in place of MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics.
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical chemistry situations.
- Analyse experimental data using chemistry approaches.
- Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to chemistry problems.
- Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies.
- Communicate chemical knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
- Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
- Apply own learning to professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Chemistry graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include education, defence, the public sector, healthcare, energy, materials, meteorology and mining.
Possible future job titles
Analytical Chemist, Forensic Chemist, Government Scientist, Industrial Chemist, Instrumentation Consultant, Medical Chemist
This Major can be studied in the following courses
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