Chemistry - Physical and Analytical major (MJD-CHMPH)
Chemistry is one of the central disciplines studied by scientists as it covers essential understanding for virtually all areas of modern science. Chemistry is the science of molecular scale, encompassing the preparation and investigation of molecules and materials, the exploration of their properties. Do you want to be part of the major advances that are being made in new materials, nanotechnology, the environment or do you have an interest in lasers in spectroscopy and using computers to solve chemical problems? Studying Physical and Analytical Chemistry provides a foundation and detailed understanding for fields such as chemical engineering, energy, materials science, geology, nanotechnology, and the environment. In the Chemistry - Physical and Analytical major, students will also develop an understanding of chemistry in the energy sector, environmental processes, thermodynamics, theoretical and computational chemistry, quantum chemistry, chemical equilibrium and the properties of polymers and surfactants. A major in Physical and Analytical Chemistry will, importantly, complement majors in other disciplines such as engineering science, environmental science, geology and physics.
Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse chemical data, develop and test hypotheses, interpret experimental results and present outcomes in oral and written formats; (2) write coherent reports and prepare and deliver coherent presentations, using appropriate software as required
; (3) use the literature to perform experiments and understand current practices in chemistry; (4) solve basic chemical problems (calculations of yields, dilutions, stoichiometry in chemical reactions); (5) critically review the principles of chemical safety
; (6) explain the properties of common classes of chemicals and materials; (7) explain chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, spectroscopy, equilibria and periodic properties, nanotechnology, surfactants, environmental chemistry, Quantum mechanics, Quantum chemistry and crystal engineering; and (8) apply relevant employability skills for chemistry.
Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
Prerequisites
Chemistry ATAR or equivalent and Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher
Incompatibilities
MJD-CHEMD Chemistry Double Major (ID 4840) and MJD-CHMSY Chemistry - Synthetic (ID 4852) and MJD-CHEMS Chemistry (ID 1466) and MJD-GECDM Geochemistry (ID 4845)
Chemistry - Physical and Analytical can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
Overview of unit sequence
Chemistry - Physical and Analytical is a degree-specific single major comprising:
- three Level 1 units
- three Level 2 units
- four Level 3 units
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S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
Level 1
Take all units (18 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S1, S2 | CHEM1001 | Chemistry—Properties and Energetics |
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S1, S2 | CHEM1002 | Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity |
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S1 | SCOM1101 | Communicating Science |
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Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1721. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and MATH1721. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Chemistry ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete CHEM1003.
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S1, S2 | CHEM1003 | Introductory Chemistry |
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S1, S2 | MATH1720 | Mathematics Fundamentals |
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S1, S2 | MATH1721 | Mathematics Foundations: Methods |
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Level 2
Take all units (18 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S1 | CHEM2001 | Core Chemical Concepts and Techniques | |
S1 | CHEM2002 | Physical and Analytical Chemistry |
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S2 | CHEM2004 | The Chemistry of Reactions |
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Level 3
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
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S1 | CHEM3001 | Essential Chemical Skills |
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S2 | CHEM3002 | Chemical Explorations |
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S1 | CHEM3005 | Chemical Spectroscopy and Structure |
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S2 | CHEM3006 | Chemistry Beyond the Laboratory |
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Choosing your degree-specific major
General degrees
You must satisfy the requirements of a degree-specific major before you complete your course. The flexible structure of an undergraduate course allows you to try out a number of different subjects to see what interests you before nominating your degree-specific major. You have the choice to either nominate your degree-specific major when you first enrol in the course or delay nominating it until your second year.
To plan the first year of your study without nominating a degree-specific major, you are advised to choose units that will pave the way to two or more degree-specific majors that are of interest to you. For examples of the choice of units available in first year, search the first-year study plans .
To fully understand the structure of an undergraduate course, read the course structure information and the Undergraduate Degree Course Rules.
The following example illustrates how the Chemistry - Physical and Analytical degree-specific major can be included in the Bachelor of Science course.
Example Study Plan
There are more choices open to you. For more examples, search the study plans .
Specialised degrees – Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor of Automation and Robotics, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Music
You must satisfy the requirements of the degree-specific major in your degree before you complete your course.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
This comprehensive degree does not require you to choose a degree-specific major.
Choosing a second major
You also have the option to choose a second major from those available in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Only available to re-enrolling students. and Bachelor of Science courses, giving you the opportunity to pursue your interests no matter how different they are.
For more examples of combinations of majors, search the study plans .