Bachelor of Science (EcoChemistry)

First year involves core studies in chemistry, biology and earth sciences.
Second year has a strong focus on chemistry, including specialist studies in environmental, biological and analytical chemistry, but students also supplement their studies with optional courses in related environmental or ecological areas.
Field-based collection and measurement is a popular feature of second year.
In third year, students focus on advanced topics that examine the relationship between chemistry and the environment.
In particular, students develop expertise in chemical synthesis and gain an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of compounds of contemporary environmental significance.
Students also undertake investigative and research activities into contemporary eco-chemical problems.
Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Bachelor of Science (EcoChemistry) Example Study Plan There is also a range of non-core course offerings to suit student interests and strengths at all study levels.
Level I Semester 1 (core courses) BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes & Cells GEOLOGY 1103: Earth Systems I Plus one of the following CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA Semester 2 (core courses)* GEOLOGY 1100: Earth's Interior I Plus one of the following CHEM 1200: Chemistry IB CHEM 1201: Foundations of Chemistry IB Plus one or both of the following BIOLOGY 1202: Biology I: Organisms ENV BIOL 1002: Ecological Issues I Plus Level I science electives * Students may not present BIOLOGY 1201: Biology I: Human Perspectives.
Level II Semester 1 (core courses) CHEM 2512: Chemistry IIA (Ecochemistry) CHEM 2530: Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II Semester 2 (core courses) CHEM 2522: Chemistry IIB (Ecochemistry) CHEM 2540: Medicinal & Biological Chemistry II Plus Level II courses to the value of 6 units from the following list; Semester 1  (at least one from:) ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II GEOLOGY 2500: Sedimentary Geology II SOIL&WAT 2500WT: Soil & Water Resources II Semester 2 (at least one from:) ENV BIOL 2502: Ecology II GEOLOGY 2503: Landscape Processes & Environments II Plus Level II science electives with Program Coordinator approval.
  Level III Semester 1 (core courses) CHEM 3111: Chemistry III CHEM 3530: Environmental & Analytical Chemistry III Semester 2 (core courses) CHEM 3211: Heterocyclic Chemistry & Molecular Devices III CHEM 3212: Materials Chemistry III Plus passes in additional Level III courses to the value of 9 units chosen from: Summer Semester SOIL&WAT 3004WT: Environmental Toxicology & Remediation III Semester 1 CHEM 3540: Research Methods in Chemistry III* ENV BIOL 3004: Fresh Water Ecology III ENV BIOL 3121: Concepts in Ecology II SOIL&WAT 3017WT: Soil & Water: Management and Conservation III SOIL&WAT 3016WT: Soil Ecology & Nutrient Cycling III Semester 2 CHEM 3213: Advanced Synthetic Methods III CHEM 3214: Medicinal & Biological Chemistry III CHEM 3542: Research Methods in Chemistry III (ND)* ENV BIOL 3008: Conservation & Restoration ENV BIOL 3009: Ecophysiology of Plants III ENV BIOL 3010: Marine Ecology III ENV BIOL 3012WT: Integrated Catchment Management III (MS) SOIL&WAT 3010: Remote Sensing III *Students should undertake either CHEM 3540 (Semester 1) or CHEM 3542 (Semester 2) (MS) Semester 2 course taught in mid-semester break Assessment Varies with individual courses and includes a combination of assignments, presentations, practical work, tutorial work and exams.