Bachelor of Science (Ecochemistry) (BSc(EcoChem))
Bachelor of Science (Ecochemistry) (BSc(EcoChem))
Program Code
BSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Special Notes
This program will not be offered in 2016.
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program trains students in how to address environmental issues such as the greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, the use of pesticides and air, water and soil pollution using core training in chemistry. Students are introduced to emerging areas including green (environmentally benign) chemistry and the environmental implications of traditional and modern chemical industries. 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.
The Bachelor of Science (Ecochemistry) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Ecochemistry)
There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Ecochemistry).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Ecochemistry), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Courses to the value of 24 units at each of Level I, II and III
- Core courses to the value of at least 45 units, which will include a major in Ecochemistry
- Elective courses to the value of at least 24 units, but not including BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives
- A major from the Bachelor of Science may be presented
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 42 units.
Level I
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 GEOLOGY 1100 Earth's Interior I 3 GEOLOGY 1103 Earth Systems I 3 and
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues I 3 Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Note: Course pre-requisites apply.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S) 3 CHEM 1310 Chemistry IA(S) 3 Level II
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 2512 Chemistry IIA (Ecochemistry) 3 CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 2522 Chemistry IIB (Ecochemistry) 3 CHEM 2540 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry II 3 Level III
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 3111 Chemistry III 6 CHEM 3211 Synthesis of Materials III 3 CHEM 3212 Fundamentals of Materials III 3
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Level I
Courses to the value of up to 6 units, if required, from Level I Elective courses in the Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level II
Courses to the value of at least 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV BIOL 2500 Botany II 3 ENV BIOL 2502 Ecology II 3 GEOLOGY 2500 Sedimentary Geology II 3 GEOLOGY 2505 Geochemistry II 3 SOIL&WAT 2500 Soil and Water Resources II 3 or
courses to the value of 6 units from Level II Elective courses in the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Level III
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 3213 Advanced Synthetic Methods III 3 CHEM 3214 Medicinal and Biological Chemistry III 3 CHEM 3542 Research Methods in Chemistry III (ND) 3 ENV BIOL 3004 Freshwater Ecology III 3 ENV BIOL 3121 Concepts in Ecology III 3 ENV BIOL 3008 Conservation and Restoration III 3 ENV BIOL 3009 Ecophysiology of Plants III 3 ENV BIOL 3010 Marine Ecology III 3 ENV BIOL 3012WT Integrated Catchment Management III 3 GEOLOGY 3505 Earth Systems History III 3 SOIL&WAT 3004WT Environmental Toxicology and Remediation III 3 SOIL&WAT 3017WT Soil & Water: Management & Conservation III 3 SOIL&WAT 3016WT Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling III 3 SOIL&WAT 3010 Remote Sensing III 3