Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
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The School of Chemistry offers a three year study in theoretical and practical Chemistry which is designed to teach:
There are three 100-level Chemistry streams, each consisting of 2 semester length subjects, Chemistry 121 +122 (Advanced), 141 + 142 and 161 + 162.
Special Note: Credit is available for only one of 121(Advanced), 141, and 161 and for one only of 122(Advanced), 142, or 162.
Recommended first year subjects for those majoring in Chemistry:
Special Note: Students intending to enrol in Physical Chemistry 610-211 must take 100 level Mathematics and 100 level Physics is strongly recommended.
The School of Chemistry offers a selection of subjects at the 200-level. These subjects all reinforce the basic principles introduced in Chemistry 121/122 and 141/142 and extend further to a more sophisticated treatment of the subject.
Students intending to major in Chemistry, or keep open the option of majoring in Chemistry, must enrol in the 4 core subjects at 200 level, (210 or 211, 220 or 221, 240 or 241 and 260).
The combination 210, 220, 240 and 260 for example (48 points ) is available for students wishing to co-major in Chemistry and another discipline.
Course A - for Chemistry majors
Course B - for Chemistry as a co-major with a second branch of science.
A selection of subjects is available at the 300-level. Students majoring in Chemistry only, must take 610-398 and core subjects in two of the three areas of Chemistry [two of 610-311 (or 310), 320 (or 321), and 340 (or 341) ]. These subjects continue to develop fundamental principles of Chemistry in both theory and practical work. Additional, more specialised, subjects may be selected at this level. Students intending to continue to BSc (Honours) are required to take at least 50 points of Chemistry, including 2 of the 3 core subjects above, and 398. Students intending to continue to BSc (Honours) in Physical Chemistry are advised to take Physical Chemistry 610-311 and 610-312.
Course A - for Chemistry majors
Course B - for Chemistry co-majors
For students majoring in physical, mathematical or geological sciences:
At least 50 points of Chemistry at 300-level, including two of the three core subjects - [two of 610-310 (or 311), 320 (or 321), and 340 (or 341)] and 398.
For students majoring in biological sciences: Select from Chemistry 610-310, 610-320, 610-323, 610-340, 610-343 and 610-398 (at least 50 points of Chemistry). Also see Honours requirements below.
Admission to Honours in Chemistry is normally open to students who have passed at least 50 points of 300-level Chemistry, including two of the three core subjects - [ two of 610-311 (or 310), 320 (or 321), and 340 (or 341) ] and 398.
In addition, students intending to continue to BSc (Honours) in Physical Chemistry are advised to take Physical Chemistry 610-311 and 610-312.
Special Requirements: For all laboratory classes in Chemistry students are required to wear a standard laboratory coat, approved safety glasses or goggles, and approved footwear. Thongs or sandals are not permitted in laboratories.
Special Requirements: For all Chemistry 100-level subjects: Laboratory manuals, an A4 duplicate note-book and a calculator. Sets of molecular models are also required.
Special Note: Students should note that it may be possible to transfer between streams at the end of Semester 1.
Second year Physical Chemistry is available as two alternative subjects.
Chemistry 610-210 is the general core subject which covers the basic areas of thermodynamics, spectroscopy and kinetics and is an entirely adequate preparation for third year studies in Chemistry.
Chemistry 610-211 covers broadly the same material but is presented at a somewhat greater depth, and is designed for students whose background in Mathematics and Physics permits a quantitative, more analytical approach.
Chemistry 610-211 (18 points) has more lectures and slightly more practical work than Chemistry 610-210 (12 points) because it continues on to additional topics - phase equilibrium and solid state chemistry.
Students who have a special interest in Physical Chemistry or who intend to major in Physical Chemistry in later years are advised to take 610-211.
Subject Structure: Third year Physical Chemistry is available as three subjects. Students who have a special interest in Physical Chemistry or who intend to proceed to BSc(Hons) in Physical Chemistry are advised to take 610-311 and 610-312.
Objectives: By the end of the teaching program in Organic Chemistry the student should:
Comprehend:
Have developed:
Appreciate:
Objectives: By the end of the teaching program in Inorganic Chemistry (340, 341, 342, 343) the student should:
Comprehend:
Have developed:
Note: 610-496 and 610-497 must be taken concurrently. To successfully complete the Honours program in Chemistry, students must obtain marks of 65% or greater in BOTH units 610-497 and 610-496.
610-497 and 610-496 Chemistry Honours - Mid-year Entry
The Mid Year course is identical, except that students will commence the course at the beginning of semester two of the academic year. It should be noted that the 'Advanced Coursework' units will be given only once in each calendar year.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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