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Chemistry Handbook
2021
React
SCIENCE | Te Rāngai Pūtaiao
While every effort has been taken to ensure the information in this
Chemistry Handbook is accurate and up to date, the contents are
periodically subject to change and review. The University of Canterbury
makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of the information contained in
this publication. For formal course regulations and prescriptions, please
see www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations or the University Calendar.
Published August 2020
Contents
1 Welcome to the Chemistry 9 Environmental Chemistry 16 400–Level Courses
Programme Pathway 17 Course Advice and Entry
2 Careers in Chemistry Profiles 10 Double Major in Chemistry and Requirements
3 An Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science Pathway 18 Facilities and Frequently Asked
Chemistry 11 Personalised Programme of Study Questions
4 100–Level Courses 12 Medicinal Chemistry Major 19 BSc Degree Structure
5 200–Level Courses 13 Biochemistry Major 20 Plan Your Own Degree
6 300–Level Courses 14 Direct Entry to 2nd Professional
7 Chemical Biology and Biological Year BE(Hons) in Chemical and
Chemistry Pathway Process Engineering after a BSc
8 Materials Science and 15 Research and Postgraduate
Nanotechnology Pathway Studies
Welcome to the Chemistry Programme
Chemistry is essential for life;
Undergraduate Course Advice Postgraduate Course Advice
without Chemistry, we would
The Director of The Director of
not exist. Chemical processes Undergraduate Studies, Postgraduate Studies,
regulate things as diverse as Professor Alison Downard, Assoc Professor Sarah
respiration, mental ability, and and Professor Richard Masters, is available to
digestion. Chemistry has allowed Hartshorn, are available advise you on all aspects
to advise you on the of postgraduate study at
us to develop new ways to increase chemistry courses that Honours, Masters and
food productivity and feed an are best suited to your PhD levels. Please do not
ever-increasing world population. degree. Please don’t hesitate to contact her if
hesitate to contact one of them if you have you have any queries about course options at
Chemistry is also pivotal for the
any questions about course options in postgraduate level as many combinations,
development of new medicines and chemistry. including interdisciplinary, are available.
advanced materials, which play a Professor Alison Downard Assoc Professor Sarah Masters
central role in our daily lives. Director of Undergraduate Studies Director of Postgraduate Studies
Phone: 03 369 4228 Phone: 03 369 4229
Chemistry is one of the oldest fundamental Email: chemistry.undergraduate.studies@ Email: chemistry.postgraduate.studies@
sciences, and has continuously evolved over canterbury.ac.nz canterbury.ac.nz
the last two thousand years. In medieval
times, chemistry was a mystical subject, Professor Richard Hartshorn From 2021, please contact Dr Dan Foley
often associated with deadly poisons, fire and Phone: 03 369 4324 Phone: 03 369 0479
explosions. Chemistry also held the promise Email: richard.hartshorn@canterbury.ac.nz
of unimaginable wealth and immortality; for
many centuries, the search for the philosopher’s
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences led teaching where our academics bring their
stone, able to turn base metal into gold and to
Chemistry is a centre for world-leading science research ideas and innovation into the classroom.
provide immortality, was the most desired goal
and is located in the Rutherford Regional Science Nothing quite beats being taught by the people
in alchemy.
and Innovation Centre (RRSIC – or ER). The who discovered some of the things they are
Chemistry underpins every aspect of our daily RRSIC provides state of the art teaching and teaching! We pride ourselves on being excellent
lives, from the processes taking place within our research facilities par none. We have brand new teachers, and this has been recognised through
bodies to what we eat and drink to how we dress, instrumentation suites available for teaching and the numerous teaching awards, medals and
travel, work and relax. Chemistry is the science research. prizes that have been earned by our staff.
of molecules, and being able to understand
The School houses some of the world’s top Our students have gone to work in the
processes at the molecular level is essential in
chemists and, through its worldwide networks; pharmaceutical industry, in high-tech industries,
today’s world.
it influences the development of the chemical in clinical and environmental laboratories, and in
Thus, it is not surprising that chemistry overlaps sciences globally. The research interests of our the food industry. The critical thinking skills that
with a wide range of disciplines from Physics and faculty are very broad, and range from medicinal our students acquire during their degree has also
Engineering, to Biology and Medicine, as well chemistry to design new compounds and opened other career paths. Indeed, some of our
as Environmental Sciences, and Geology and therapies to treat diseases, to the creation of new past students have gone to get jobs in banking
Earth Sciences. As a chemist, you will develop materials and efficient catalysts, to the design of and finance or in advisory roles for industry and
the skills and knowledge to devise and make huge molecular structures that are able to trap, or governmental departments and organisations.
new drugs to treat disease; to design new and ‘sense’ metals. Researchers in the School are also Your UC Chemistry degree will give you the tools
exciting materials that are stronger, more flexible working on new ways to clean the environment and the skills to pursue any number of exciting
and previously unknown; to create particles so and to ensure the quality of the food we produce career pathways. You will have the potential to
small – nanoparticles – that behave in ways that and consume. make a significant difference to our changing
mediaeval Alchemists would have wondered at.
Every year the School also hosts some of the society. There are a number of options if you
As a chemist, you will also be able to understand
world’s most eminent scientists, with the want to study Chemistry either as a major
how the cells in our bodies work at the molecular
specific aim of increasing the interactions with subject or as a minor, for example medicinal
level.
our researchers and undergraduate students. chemistry. There is also a biochemistry option,
A degree in chemistry will also help you Indeed, one of our visitors, Professor Bob Grubb which is focused on the chemistry of large
understand, and address some of the most was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry whilst biomolecules.
challenging sustainability issues that we are he was visiting the School. Professor Grubb I look forward to meeting you during your degree.
facing in the planet, such as how to remove subsequently visited us again to continue his
plastics and pollutants from the environment interactions with both students and researchers. Professor Rudi Marquez, Head of School
and how to generate and store energy efficiently Phone: + 64 3 369 0162
The School is very proud of its record in both Email: rudi.marquez@canterbury.ac.nz
and affordably.
teaching and research. We believe in research
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 1
Careers in Chemistry Profiles
Throughout my PhD I was given numerous people from a vast range of backgrounds from
opportunities to travel and present my research engineering to marketing to business. My job
internationally. In 2014 I won the UC “three- gives me the opportunity to travel and work with
minute thesis” competition, and subsequently people across the world. The fast-paced nature
competed at the trans-Tasman competition in of research means there are always new and
Perth, Australia. I also completed a 3-month exciting challenges, and the commercial sector
research visit to the University of Manchester in provides opportunities for my research to be
the UK, and presented at conferences in Belgium, rapidly incorporated into intellectual property
the UK, and Japan. and commercially available products.
After graduating in 2017, I started my first post- Dr Anna Farquhar
doctoral job at the University of Alberta in
PhD in Chemistry
Canada. Here I continued to develop my love of
electrochemistry and work in renewable energy Senior Scientist, Gas Sensing
storage, developing a surface modification Aeroqual Ltd.
technique that significantly enhanced the energy
storage capacity of commercially available carbon
After completing my BSc and MSc in Chemistry at materials.
the University of Auckland I moved to UC for my My PhD and post-doctoral work provided an
PhD. My research project involved using graphene excellent platform for me to transition into
to design novel energy storage devices. Graphene research and development in the commercial
is an exciting, recently discovered material sector, and in 2019 I started working as a senior
consisting of a single sheet of carbon atoms that scientist specialising in gas sensing at Aeroqual
is predicted to be important in a wide range of Ltd in Auckland. Working in the commercial
applications. During my PhD I was able to build sector allows me to utilise the chemistry
skills in graphene synthesis, characterisation and skills I have developed over the past 7 years
modification, and developed a real passion for to provide robust and convenient methods to
electrochemistry. monitor the health of our planet. I work with
me time to find out what I really wanted to how the new regulations affected them
do, further study or something else? While and also develop resources such as training
in Wellington I saw the job at Chemsafety courses for approved handlers of chemicals. I
advertised and applied. I started work at went on to develop and provide much of the
Chemsafety in Christchurch in 2004. training material and many of the courses that
My job as a Chemical Consultant for Chemsafety Chemsafety offer for hazardous substances. I
was initially providing air monitoring work on am now a Hazardous Substances Test Certifier
clients site’s collecting samples which were then for both Approved Handlers and Locations
analysed either by us in our laboratory or sent to and I manage the HSNO consultant team at
other labs for analysis. I enjoyed the challenge Chemsafety.
of working with clients to determine what may I always loved chemistry and my study at
be causing problems in their work place and Canterbury has provided a solid foundation
developing monitoring strategies to quantify it. to build my career on. More than ten years on
As part of the team at Chemsafety there were and I still enjoy making site visits, building
always new challenges and new industries and relationships with clients and using my
sites to visit! knowledge to help them manage their chemicals,
My background in chemistry was invaluable there are always new things to learn in this job!
when it came to understanding the hazardous
When I finished my BSc(Hons) in Chemistry at nature of many of the products in use in Elizabeth Harwood (nee Jenkins)
Canterbury in 2002 I didn’t really know what I workplaces, analyzing and developing solutions. BSc(Hons) in Chemistry
wanted to do with my degree. I found a position With the introduction of the Hazardous Senior Chemical Consultant and HSNO Test
working as a research assistant at Industrial Substances and New Organisims Act (HSNO) Certifier at Chemsafety Ltd
Research in Wellington for what was to be a occurring soon after I started at Chemsafety I
six month contract. I thought this would give had the chance to assist clients to understand
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An Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry
BSc followed by entry to 2nd
Professional Year Chemical
and Process Engineering
A BSc with a chemistry, medicinal chemistry or
biochemistry major, that also includes specified
mathematics courses, may be followed by direct
entry to 2nd professional year Chemical and
Process Engineering. This enables students to
graduate with a BSc and a BE(Hons) after five
years (a BE(Hons) alone normally requires four
years of study). The requirements of this pathway
are outlined later in this handbook.
Chemistry as a Complement to
Other Studies
The central role of chemistry in science means
that many people choose to take chemistry
courses because they are an important support to
BSc in Chemistry Pathways their other studies such as biochemistry, biology,
At 300–level students typically take courses earth sciences, engineering, environmental
Summary science, geology, health sciences or physics.
that focus on one of three pathways: chemical
Compulsory courses for a BSc with a chemistry The chemistry programme includes a variety
biology and biological chemistry, materials
major are: of courses to cater for all types of professional
science and nanotechnololgy, or environmental
• 100-level: CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 chemistry. These pathways are described later development and the CHEM 281 laboratory course
(equiv. BCHM 112) in this handbook. It is also possible to design is particularly relevant to students majoring in
• 200-level: CHEM 211, CHEM 212 (equiv. BCHM212), your personalised 300-level programme. The environmental studies, because of its coverage
CHEM 251, CHEM 242 (equiv. BCHM 206), lecture courses of the different pathways are of analytical techniques. Chemistry is an
CHEM 281 or BCHM 281 complemented by laboratory courses, CHEM important component of studies in: agriculture;
• CHEM 246 and 255 are recommended 381 and 382, which provide practical training for biochemistry; biology; biotechnology;
• 300-level: At least 60 points must be selected chemists as well as for scientists in other fields consumer and applied sciences; engineering;
from CHEM333–382 courses, including at least who may benefit from obtaining these skills. environmental science; forensic science; forestry;
one of CHEM 381 and CHEM 382 horticulture; human nutrition; law; materials
Direct entry to 200-level Chemistry courses science; medicine; nanotechnology; optometry;
To proceed to an Honours degree or MSc pharmacy; nuclear chemistry; veterinary science
or to an Honours Chemistry Degree
in chemistry: and many others.
As above except that at least 60 points from Students with a very strong background in
chemistry may be eligible for direct entry Degrees or majors at UC that include, require or
CHEM 333–342, plus at least one of CHEM 381 and
into the 200–level courses. This option allows recommend 100–level courses in chemistry are
CHEM 382, are required.
students to complete a stronger or broader three- highlighted in the table.
Note: Students who wish to take a lecture course or year BSc or to complete a BSc Honours degree in
lab course for which they do not appear to meet the three years rather than the usual four years. If Degree /Major CHEM Course
prerequisites will be considered on a case-by-case you are interested in this pathway, please contact 111 112 114
basis. They are advised to contact the Director of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Undergraduate Studies. Biology
We encourage you to aim high and include BSc in Biochemistry or Biochemistry
more than the minimum number of chemistry Medicinal Chemistry
courses, particularly at 300-level. By enhancing Engineering
your degree you will improve your employment These majors include many chemistry courses.
The structure of these majors are outlined later in Medicinal Chemistry
opportunities.
this handbook. Product Design
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 3
100–Level Courses
CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 (equiv. BCHM 112) are
the key courses for students who have passed
at least 14 credits of NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or
equivalent levels in other qualifications).
Students without that background in Chemistry
will have to complete an introductory course,
CHEM 114, before attempting either CHEM 111
or CHEM 112 (or BCHM 112). Alternatively a B or
better in BRDG 023 will give you direct entry to
CHEM 111 and CHEM 112. By passing both CHEM
111 and CHEM 112 you will keep open your options
to advance in Chemistry, and these courses
will also satisfy the Chemistry prerequisites for
200–level study in Biochemistry and Medicinal
Chemistry. For Biochemistry, the combination
of CHEM 114 and CHEM 112 (or BCHM 112) is also
a suitable alternative for those with a weaker
preparation in Chemistry (fewer than 14 credits
of NCEA Level 3 Chemistry, or equivalent) but we CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry introductory course, CHEM 114 before attempting
recommend that students consider also taking Semester 1 15 points CHEM 111.
CHEM 111 (which is available in both Semester 1 CHEM 114 is given in the first half of the year. It is A note on points: Each point in a University of
and Semester 2). Each course consists of lectures a preparatory course for the biological sciences, Canterbury degree nominally entails 10 hrs of
and practical laboratory-based sessions. forestry and others with an interest in chemistry. learning, which includes lectures, laboratories,
It provides an accessible entry point for students tutorials, assessments and unsupervised learning
CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Processes with a minimal preparation in chemistry.
Semester 1 or 2 15 points
(homework and study). Eg: you can expect 15
The course provides a background in the points at 100–level to involve 36 hrs of lectures,
CHEM 111 provides a background in the fundamentals of atoms, molecules and chemical 24–30 hrs of labs and tutorials and about 85 hrs of
fundamentals of atoms, molecules and reactions. Examples are drawn from naturally unsupervised learning. At higher levels, the amount
chemical reactions. CHEM 111 is designed for occurring and synthetic compounds. of unsupervised learning is expected to increase as
students majoring in chemistry or pursuing an
Note: if you have never studied chemistry before, the student becomes more self-sufficient. A full-
engineering or product design degree. This course
it is strongly recommended that you take BRDG time student should be doing about 120 ± 15 points
deals with the energy changes associated with
023 before enrolling in CHEM 114. per year.
reactions (thermodynamics and equilibria), and
the rate at which reactions take place (kinetics).
These chemical principles are used to provide an Direct Entry to 200–level
understanding of the chemistry of gases (e.g. the Chemistry courses
chemistry of the atmosphere) and of solutions If you have achieved very highly in NCEA Level 3
(e.g. aqueous chemistry). Chemistry and Scholarship Chemistry
examinations or equivalent qualifications,
CHEM 112 Structure and Reactivity you should come and discuss your options,
Semester 2 15 points
as you may be able to gain direct entry into
Equivalent: BCHM 112 our 200–level courses (contact the Director of
CHEM 112 is taught in the second half of the Undergraduate Studies).
year. Here the focus is on organic and inorganic
chemistry: the structure of molecules; the way Engineering Intermediate
in which compounds can be interconverted; and Students
the molecular details of how chemical reactions
take place. Examples are drawn from naturally Many programmes in the College of Engineering
occurring and synthetic organic compounds, as will require students to take CHEM 111 as part of Student Mentoring
well as the chemistry of transition metals. the Engineering Intermediate Year. This course
is offered in both Semester 1 (two streams) and Dr Jan Wikaira is a senior lecturer in
Semester 2 (one stream). Students intending to Chemistry. Jan is a mentor for students in
take CHEM 112 as well (e.g. to be better prepared first year Chemistry (semester 1 only) and is
for Chemical and Process Engineering) should able to provide access to tutors for students
preferably take CHEM 111 in Semester 1. who may require additional teaching. Jan is
the recipient of a University Teaching Award
If you have fewer than 14 credits of NCEA Level in recognition of outstanding teaching
3 Chemistry (or equivalent levels in other achievements.
qualifications), you will have to complete the
4 Chemistry Student Handbook 2021
200–Level Courses
These courses provide introductions to the CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry
advanced treatment of the main branches Semester 2 15 points
of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 212 or BCHM 212
For a chemistry major, CHEM 211, CHEM 212 Equivalent: BCHM 206
(equiv. BCHM 212) CHEM 242 (equiv. BCHM206), Three lectures per week; six hours of tutorials
CHEM 251 and either CHEM 281 or BCHM 281 are during the semester.
compulsory. These courses will also be valuable
to a wide variety of students with an interest in Content: This is a required course for all
chemistry. A laboratory-based course, CHEM 281 chemistry majors and provides an introduction
or BCHM 281 could also provide useful practical to reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and
skills for students undertaking other majors. biosynthesis of organic compounds.
CHEM 251 Foundations of Materials Science
What you need to get in and Nanotechnology
Either CHEM 111 or CHEM 112 (equiv. BCHM 112) is Semester 2 15 Points
the prerequisites for the Semester 1 courses, as Prerequisites: CHEM 211 or (CHEM 111 and
detailed below. PHYS 102)
Students with outstanding Year 13 Up to four sessions per week: a combination of
secondary school results may be admitted lectures, workshops and tutorials.
directly into 200–level Chemistry courses CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry
Content: This course is required for all chemistry Semester 1 15 points
subject to the approval of the Director of
majors. The topics covered are: introduction Prerequisites: CHEM 111 or CHEM 112
Undergraduate Studies.
to quantum mechanics; molecular symmetry; (equiv. BCHM 112).
NOTE: Students who wish to take a lecture course or transition metal chemistry and ligand field
lab course for which they do not appear to meet the theory; electronic structure and properties of Eight hours laboratory per week.
prerequisites will be considered on a case by-case metal complexes and materials Content: This laboratory course is required
basis. They are advised to contact the Director of to major in chemistry and preferably it is
Undergraduate Studies. CHEM 255 Contemporary Chemistry: taken in conjunction with other 200–level
Technology; Environment and Health chemistry courses. The topics covered in this
CHEM 211 Molecules Semester 2 15 Points course are: preparative organic and inorganic
Semester 1 15 points
Prerequisites: 30 points from CHEM 111, CHEM 112, chemistry; purification of chemicals including
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 chromatography; practical spectroscopy and
CHEM 211 and CHEM 212.
Three sessions of lectures and/or tutorials basic analytical methodology; data analysis,
Up to four sessions per week: a combination of
per week. errors and Excel competence. Kinetic and
lectures, workshops, tutorials and group sessions.
Content: This is a core chemistry course and thermodynamic measurements on solutions.
Content: This course is recommended for
covers material that is essential for all chemistry
majors. It provides students with a solid
chemistry majors and particularly for students BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry
interested in environmental science. The course Semester 2 15 Points
foundation in
provides an introduction to contemporary Prerequisites: CHEM 111 or CHEM 112 (equiv. BCHM
i) atoms, molecules and covalent bonding,
chemical technology with a particular focus on 112)
ii) periodicity and trends in the elements.and
issues related to the environment and human
iii) principles of chemical characterisation. Eight hours laboratory per week
health.
CHEM 212 Chemical Reactivity Content: This course is laboratory based and
Semester 1 15 points CHEM246 Introduction to includes the following topics: preparative
Medicinal Chemistry chemistry; purification of biochemicals and
Equivalent: BCHM 212
Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or ENCH241 Semester Two 15 pts chemicals including chromatography; practical
Prerequisites: CHEM212 (equiv. BCHM212) spectroscopy and basic analytical methodology;
Three lectures per week; six hours of tutorials kinetic and thermodynamic measurements
during the semester. Content: This course is an introduction to the
basic concepts of medicinal chemistry. The course on solutions; data analysis, errors and Excel
Content: This is a core chemistry course and competence. Safety and library elements will be
will consider how many drugs/pharmaceuticals
provides an introduction to structures and integrated into the course.
work, correlating their structure with that of their
properties of organic and biological molecules,
biological targets. The course will also introduce
application of kinetics and thermodynamics
pharmacokinetics, and consider how medicinal
to organic and biochemical reactions, and
chemists can optimise the molecular properties
substitution and elimination chemistry.
of a drug molecule to produce compounds that
display enhanced biological effects in living
organisms.
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 5
300–Level Courses
The courses offered at third year are focussed Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or CHEM 241 CHEM 343 Materials Science and Nanotechnology
along pathways that provide preparation for a Restrictions CHEM 321 Semester 1 15 points
variety of careers in chemistry. The pathways, Description: This course applies the fundamental
are described in the following pages. You may CHEM 336 Supramolecular Chemistry and
physical and chemical principles learnt previously
also design a personalised course of study at Molecular Engineering
to predict and explain the properties of materials
300-level. Semester 1 15 points at the nano-scale. Topics include nanotechnology,
There are three types of 300–level courses in Description: This course covers important materials fabrication and characterization,
Chemistry. Lecture and tutorial-based papers concepts in supramolecular chemistry molecular polymers, and molecular design.
(CHEM 333–342) laboratory-based courses (CHEM engineering, including the synthesis of organic Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or CHEM 243
381 and 382), and CHEM 329, an undergraduate building blocks and assembly of complex
research course designed for strong students. To molecular architectures and functional molecules. CHEM 381 Advanced Synthetic Techniques
complete a degree majoring in chemistry, at least Concepts include the role of non-covalent bonding Semester 1 15 points
60 points must be selected from CHEM 333–382. in supramolecular chemistry and structure- Description: Synthetic organic and inorganic
The 60 points must include at least one of CHEM function relationships in molecular properties. chemistry incorporating library skills, and modern
381 and 382. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and CHEM 212 structural elucidation techniques such as 2D-NMR
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 242 (BCHM and X-ray crystallography.
What you need to get in 206) and CHEM 251 Prerequisites: (CHEM 281 or BCHM 281) and CHEM
The chemistry prerequisites for these third year 212.
CHEM 337 Organic Synthesis
courses are drawn from CHEM 200 level courses. Recommended Preparation: Additional 30 points
Semester 2 15 points from CHEM 211, CHEM 242 and CHEM 251.
CHEM 329 Introductory Research in the Description: This course covers important
Chemical Sciences concepts in organic synthesis, including modern CHEM 382 Instrumental Methods
Semester 1 or 2 or Summer Semester 1 or 2, 15 points synthetic reagents and transformations; reactive Semester 2 15 points
intermediates in synthesis; stereoselective Description: Applications of modern instrumental
Description: This course involves a research
synthesis. techniques to problems in fundamental and
project in the Chemical Sciences under the
Prerequisites: CHEM 242 or BCHM 206 analytical chemistry. This laboratory course
supervision of a staff member from the School
Restrictions: CHEM 322 includes a series of set experiments and project
of Physical and Chemical Sciences. This course
may not be used to satisfy the requirements work. Emphasis is on data analysis, communication
CHEM 340 Environmental Chemistry and
for a Chemistry major, nor the requirements for skills and self-directed investigations.
Toxicology
entry to postgraduate study in Chemistry. It is Prerequisites: (CHEM 281 or BCHM 281) and (CHEM
Semester 1 15 points 211 or CHEM 251 or (CHEM 111 and CHEM 255)).
only recommended for students with a strong
academic record. Description: Environmental chemistry and Recommended Preparation: Additional 30 points
Pre-requisites: 45 points from CHEM 211, CHEM toxicology covers the study of chemistry in the from CHEM 211 – CHEM 255.
212 (BCHM 212), CHEM 281 (BCHM 281), CHEM 251, biosphere and the impact of humankind on
CHEM 242 (BCHM 206), CHEM 255. Entry subject them. The course will cover: the properties of CHEM 338 (equiv. BCHM 338)
to a supervisor approved by the Head of School, atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic systems; Chemical Biology
being available environmental pollutants, and the analytical Semester 1 15 points
methods used to monitor them; mechanisms of Description: This course covers important
CHEM 333 Chemical Physics toxicity of environmental pollutants and their concepts in chemical biology: the application
and Spectroscopy impact on the environment; assessment of of chemical techniques, tools, analyses,
Semester 2 15 points environmental risks. and synthetic chemicals, to the study and
Prerequisites: 30 points from CHEM 281; manipulation of the molecular processes taking
Description: This course develops concepts
BCHM 281; CHEM 211; CHEM 255; WATR 201 place within cells.
and models needed to realistically describe
Restrictions: CHEM 324 Pre-requisites: CHEM 212 or BCHM 212
and characterize useful properties of molecules
and materials. Topics include dynamic Recommended Preparation: BCHM 202 (BIOL 231)
CHEM342 Aromatic, Heterocyclic, and
electrochemistry, kinetics and thermodynamics, and/or CHEM 242 (BCHM 206)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
statistical mechanics and spectroscopy,
Semester 1 15 pts CHEM 339 (equiv. BCHM 339)
photochemistry and lasers.
Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or CHEM 243 Description: This course is about the structure and Bioinorganic and Bioorganic Chemistry
reactivity of aromatic and heterocyclic molecules, Semester 2 15 points
CHEM 335 Organometallic Chemistry and how this reactivity is used in the synthesis of Description: Bioinorganic chemistry is the study
and Catalysis important and interesting compounds, particularly of the ways that nature uses the properties of
Semester 2 15 points modern pharmaceuticals / drugs. The topics metal ions to control and catalyse biological pro-
covered by this course are: aromatic chemistry, cesses. The bioorganic chemistry portion of the
Description: This course covers important
heterocyclic chemistry and pharmaceutical course will focus on the role that small molecular
concepts in organometallic chemistry and
chemistry weight organic compounds can play in dissecting,
catalysis, including organometallic reactivity,
Prerequisites: CHEM242 (equiv. BCHM206) probing and manipulating biological systems. We
homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis,
Restrictions: CHEM322; CHEM362 will use examples from human and animal health
nanostructured materials, and industrial aspects
of catalysis. (i.e. cancer, infection) to illustrate these processes..
Prerequisites: CHEM 212 or BCHM 212
Recommended Preparation: CHEM 242 (BCHM 206)
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Chemical Biology and Biological
Chemistry Pathway
Chemical Biology and Biological Year 2
Chemistry are the study of the Required
chemical principles underlying CHEM 211 Molecules
biological processes, and CHEM 212 Chemical Reactivity (equiv BCHM 212)
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry (equiv BCHM 206)
the application of chemical CHEM 251 Foundations of Materials Science and
techniques and tools to the study Nanotechnology
and manipulation of the molecular And either:
CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry
processes taking place within OR
cells. This combination of courses BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry
provides a solid background Recommended
for careers in pharmaceutical CHEM 246 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
research, drug development, CHEM 255 Contemporary Chemistry: Technology,
Environment, and Health
health, forensic science, BCHM 253 Cell Biology
biotechnology and proteomics. BCHM 222 Biochemistry
It is also an important avenue to BCHM 202 Foundations in Molecular Biology
postgraduate study and research.
(equiv BIOL 231)
BIOL 213 Microbiology and Genetics
‘My job in Scienze is
introducing new
Year 1 Year 3 technologies to a wide
Required
Required
CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Process CHEM 338 (equiv. BCHM 338) Chemical Biology
range of people from
CHEM 112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry CHEM 339 (equiv. BCHM 339) Bioinorganic and
Bioorganic Chemistry
academic researchers to
food manufacturers.
(equiv. BCHM 112)
CHEM 381 Advanced Synthetic Techniques
May be required
CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (this is an
At least 15 points from other CHEM 300-level
courses, not including CHEM 329 Chemistry is a stepping
alternative entry point for students with a
weaker background in chemistry) Recommended stone for me to help people
Recommended
CHEM 342 Aromatic, Heterocyclic, and
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
work out their processes
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry CHEM 337 Organic Synthesis better by implementing
techniques into their
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life CHEM 340 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
BIOL 116 Human Biology BCHM 305 Protein Science
MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics BCHM 306 Biochemical Pathology
BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques
workflow - developing an
BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics in-house testing method
for a berry farmer is fun!’
BIOL 313 Advanced Molecular and Industrial
Microbiology
Ingrid Leung
BSc in Chemistry
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 7
Materials Science and
Nanotechnology Pathway
Materials science and Year 1 Complementary Physics courses
PHYS 203 Relativistic and Quantum Physics
nanotechnology develop Required PHYS 206 Electromagnetism and Materials
knowledge and understanding of CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Process
material structure and properties. CHEM 112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry Complementary Geology courses
(equiv. BCHM 112) GEOL 242 Rocks, Minerals and Ores
Understanding the behaviour of GEOL 244 Structural Geology and Global Geophysics
atoms, molecules and nanoscale May be required
CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (this is an Complementary Biology and
objects paves the way to alternative entry point for students with a Biochemistry Courses
rational design and synthesis of weaker background in chemistry) BIOL 231 Foundations in Molecular Biology
functional materials with desired Recommended
(equiv. BCHM 202)
BIOL 253 Cell Biology I (equiv. BCHM 253)
compositions and structures MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics BIOL 213 Microbiology and Genetics
needed for specific applications. MATH 102 Mathematics 1A
This underpins discovery and MATH 103 Mathematics 1B Year 3
development of new materials Complementary Physics courses Required
PHYS 101 Engineering Physics A: Mechanics, Waves,
needed by high-tech industries. Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics
CHEM 333 Materials and Interactions
CHEM 343 Advances in Chemical Technology
Materials science and nanotechnology are PHYS 102 Engineering Physics B: Electromagnetism, CHEM 382 Instrumental Methods
Modern Physics and ‘How Things Work’
strongly interdisciplinary and offer opportunities At least 15 points from other CHEM 300-level
PHYS 111 Introductory Physics for Physical Science courses, not including CHEM 329.
to work with physicists, biologists, geologists and Engineering (if required)
and engineers.
Recommended
Depending on your interests, your Chemistry Complementary Geology courses
CHEM 335 Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis
courses can be complemented by courses GEOL 111 Planet Earth: An Introduction to Geology
CHEM 336 Supramolecular Chemistry and Molecular
in Physics (giving a strong background in GEOL 115 The Dynamic Earth System Engineering
the origins of the physical properties of CHEM 381 Advanced Synthetic Techniques
Complementary Biology and
materials and behaviour at the nanoscale), in
Biochemistry Courses
Geology (expanding your knowledge of the
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry Complementary Physics courses
properties of geological materials (rocks etc))
or Biology (providing a background relevant to PHYS 313 Advanced Electromagnetism and Materials
bionanotechnology and biomaterials).
Year 2
Complementary Geology courses
Required
GEOL 338 Engineering and Mining Geology
CHEM 211 Molecules
CHEM 212 Chemical Reactivity Complementary Biology and
CHEM 251 Foundations of Materials Science and Biochemistry Courses
Nanotechnology BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry (equiv BCHM 206) BIOL 313 Advanced Molecular and Industrial
CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry Microbiology
OR BIOL 331 Biochemistry 3 (equiv. BCHM 301)
BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 351 Cell Biology 2
Recommended BIOL 352 Plant Development and Biotechnology
CHEM 255 Contemporary Chemistry: Technology,
Environment, and Health
8 Chemistry Student Handbook 2021Environmental Chemistry Pathway
Environmental chemists Year 2
undertake research and provide Required
advice on how chemicals move CHEM 211 Molecules
through the environment and CHEM 212 Chemical Reactivity (equiv BCHM 212)
CHEM 251 Foundations of Materials Science and
their effects on human health Nanotechnology
and the environment. Graduates CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry (equiv BCHM 206)
find careers in environmental And either:
consulting, environmental CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry (preferred)
testing, education and policy OR
BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry
development. There are a range
of opportunities in postgraduate Recommended
CHEM 255 Contemporary Chemistry: Technology,
study and research. Environment, and Health
BIOL 209 Introduction to Biological Data Analysis
If you are interested in Chemistry and
ENVR 201 Environmental Science and Practice
environmental chemistry/science, there are two
GEOG 206 Resource and Environmental Management
pathways you can follow: i) a BSc with a major
‘I work at Westland
STAT 201 Applied Statistics
in Chemistry that emphasises environmental
WATR 201 Freshwater Resources
chemistry (described below) and ii)a BSc with a
double major in Chemistry (any pathway can be
Year 3 Milk Products in
Rolleston and my job is
chosen) and Environmental Science. This double
major is described on the next page. Required
Year 1
CHEM 340 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
CHEM 382 Instrumental Methods
to ensure the quality of
Required
At least 30 points from other CHEM 300-level the UHT milk products
by testing the physical,
courses, not including CHEM329.
CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Process
Recommended
chemical and
CHEM 112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry
(equiv. BCHM 112) ENVR 301 Environmental Science: Cities and Coasts
May be required
WATR 301 Water Resource Management
BCHM 335 Biochemical and Environmental Toxicology microbiological
properties before we
CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (alternative
entry point for students with a weaker
export them around
background in chemistry)
the world.’
Recommended courses from other
science subjects
ENVR 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
BIOL 111 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
(equiv BCHM111) Lincoln Sayers
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Completed a BSc in Chemistry
GEOG 106 Global Environmental Change
GEOG 109 Physical geography. Earth, Ocean,
Atmosphere
GEOL 115 The Dynamic earth System
GEOL 113 Environmental Geohazards
ANTA 101 Antarctica; The cold climate
ANTA 102 Antarctica: Life in the cold
PHYS 111 Introductory Physics for Physical Sciences
and Engineering
MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics and/or MATH 102
Mathematics 1A
STAT 101 Statistics 1
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 9Double Major in Chemistry and
Environmental Science Pathway
Environmental scientists study ii) a BSc with a double major in Chemistry (any Year 2
pathway can be chosen) and Environmental
how the earth works, how people Science. This double major is described here, Required
are affecting the environment with more information at: CHEM 211 Molecules
and how to solve environmental www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-
CHEM 212 Chemical Reactivity (equiv BCHM 212)
CHEM 251 Foundations of Materials Science and
problems. Environmental departments/environmental-science/ Nanotechnology
scientists with skills in chemistry CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry (equiv BCHM 206)
Year 1 CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry (preferred); OR BCHM 281
are highly sought after. Example Practical Biochemistry
Required
careers include helping businesses ENVR 201 Environmental Science and Practice
CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Process
to be more sustainable, working CHEM 112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry
BIOL 209 Introduction to Biological Data Analysis
GEOG 206 Resource and Environmental Management
with engineering firms to reduce (equiv. BCHM 112)
ENVR 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
impacts of major projects and GEOG 106 Global Environmental Change
Note: CHEM 255 (Contemporary Chemistry:
advising government agencies on STAT 101 Statistics 1 or MATH 102 or equivalent
Technology, Environment, and Health) can
be taken instead of CHEM 242 with approval
environmental risks. May be required
from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
If you are interested in Chemistry and CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (alternative Year 3
environmental chemistry/science, there are two entry point for students with a weaker
pathways you can follow: background in chemistry) Required
MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics 60 points from CHEM333–382 level courses, including
i) a BSc with a major in Chemistry that
at least one of CHEM 381 or CHEM 382
emphasises environmental chemistry Recommended
ENVR 301 Environmental Science: Cities and Coasts
(described on the previous page) and PHYS 111 Introductory Physics for Physical Sciences
GEOG 309 Research Methods in Geography
and Engineering
Recommended
CHEM 340 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
as a Water Quality Officer at Another interesting project I in and progress my career, I am
Environment Canterbury along have worked on was modelling making the most of the range of
the way. contaminant loads for a proposed opportunities being given to me. I
I am now working as an subdivision north of Auckland am currently working in a project
Environmental Scientist at a where stormwater running office for a major infrastructure
consultancy company called Beca. into the ocean was a concern. project where life is even more
At the time I was hired I was told The results of the model were inter-disciplinary than in the usual
by my employer that the team was used to inform evidence given environmental team.
looking to recruit graduates with a by specialists in court during Though I’m no longer working
pure science background such as the Auckland Council Proposed in a lab, the skills I have learnt
chemistry, and thus grow a team Auckland Unitary Plan hearings, throughout my BSc and MSc
with sound technical knowledge where the density and layout of have been totally beneficial to
and a fundamental understanding the subdivision would ultimately my career so far and I would
of the science required to solve be decided. recommend applying for any job
environmental problems. I’ve had the opportunity to work you think you might be passionate
I’ve really enjoyed being able to on a variety of other jobs in the about. Studying chemistry sets
Environmental Chemistry was work with clients to help create short while I’ve been at Beca you up with problem solving and
a field of study I grew to be good outcomes for their projects. including contaminated land critical thinking skills which are
passionate about in my final year At the moment I am involved with investigations and environmental very much sought after.
of completing a BSc in Chemistry. improving the process of a small monitoring on the Waitemata
With good prospects in the Harbour where I’ve found myself Gemma Wadworth
wastewater treatment plant at a
job market for Environmental YMCA summer camp to decrease cruising along-side Team New MSc in Environmental Science
Scientists it was then a relatively the concentration of nitrate Zealand. The job seems to be Environmental Scientist
easy decision to continue on to being discharged to the river. This ever changing and while I will at Beca
complete an MSc in Environmental is crucial for resource consent soon want to choose a particular
Science, while gaining a couple compliance and for the camp to area of environmental science
of summers worth of experience remain operational. to grow my technical knowledge
10 Chemistry Student Handbook 2021Personalised Programme of Study
If your Chemistry interests do Year 2
not neatly fit into any of the Required
focussed pathways: no problem! CHEM 211 Molecules
To complete a Chemistry major CHEM 212 Chemical Reactivity (equiv BCHM 212)
CHEM 251 Foundations of Materials Science and
you must include the compulsory Nanotechnology
courses at 100 and 200 level, CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry (equiv BCHM 206)
CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry (preferred);
and then you can choose any
OR
60 points (or more) from CHEM BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry
333–382 courses, including at least
Recommended
one of CHEM 381 or CHEM 382
CHEM 255 Contemporary Chemistry: Technology,
Environment, and Health
Year 1
Year 3
Required
CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Process Required
CHEM 112 Structure and Reactivity in Chemistry and At least 60 points from CHEM 333–382 courses,
‘The thorough training in
Biochemistry (equiv. BCHM 112) including at least one of CHEM 381 or
CHEM 382.
May be required research and data analysis
CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry (alternative
entry point for students with a weaker equipped me with skills with
my job in Accenture as a
background in chemistry)
Recommended
MATH 101 Methods of Mathematics or STAT 101
Technology Consulting
Statistics 1 or MATH 102 Mathematics 1A Analyst. The results that
come from something
unexpected in research and
the “unknown” aspects of
chemistry have taught me
not to be fearful. These and
other transferrable skills
gives me the confidence to
be able to tackle any project.’
Emma Gin
BSc(Hons) in Chemistry
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 11Medicinal Chemistry Major
Want a career with real impact? The major in Medicinal Chemistry will Majoring in Medicinal Chemistry will give you the
provide you with an introduction to modern skills to pursue careers in
Study Medicinal Chemistry and pharmaceutical science and will give you the • Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry.
learn how to design and develop tools to understanding the design, chemical
• Drug discovery and design, sales.
medicines that could improve and synthesis and development of pharmaceutical
• Patent law.
agents or bio-active molecules and drugs. As
save lives all over the world. such, the major in Medicinal Chemistry involves • Environmental toxicology.
synthetic organic chemistry, pharmacology, • Food industry.
Medicinal Chemistry is the branch of chemistry
that underpins drug discovery and development. biological chemistry and some aspects of • Experimental research and medicine.
These are the core activities of the Global biochemistry, toxicology and regulation. • Further study in honours, masters and PhD
Pharmaceutical Industry, which has had The overall focus of the programme is on programmes.
enormous positive socio-economic benefits understanding drug action, linking structure to • Management.
for society over the past 70 years, and in many function, and how drugs interact in an organism.
Note: Students will be able to complete the
countries is the major employer of Graduates As part of the Medicinal Chemistry major you will
300-level requirements for a Medicinal Chemistry
with a BSc (or higher degrees) in Chemistry. Its also acquire skills in critical thinking, analytical
major from 2022 onwards. If you will be
global revenue in 2017 was estimated at skills, logic, innovation and creativity, team
completing your BSc in 2021, you must meet the
US$1.14 trillion. building and how to collaborate with different
requirements for a Chemistry or Biochemistry major
disciplines. You will also gain an understanding
but may include the medicinal chemistry courses
of intellectual property and ethics, and learn how
CHEM 246 and CHEM 342.
to correlate science with societal needs.
Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM 111# BIOL 111/ BIOL 113 MATH 101 SCIE 101# CHEM 112 / BIOL 116# OPEN
Chemical BCHM 111# Diversity Methods Science Society BCHM 112# Human Free elective
Year
1 Principles and Cellular Biology of Life of Math and Me Structure and Biology
Processes and Biochem Reactivity in
Chemistry
CHEM 212/ CHEM 211 BCHM 202 or CHEM 281# CHEM 242/ CHEM 246# TWO COURSES OUT OF THE
BCHM 212# Molecules BCHM 253 BCHM 206# Introduction FOLLOWING FOUR COURSES
Year
2 Chemical Molecular Practical Organic to Medicinal CHEM 251
Reactivity Biology or Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry CHEM 255
Cell Biology BCHM 222
PHIL240
CHEM 342# CHEM 346*# CHEM 338/ CHEM 381# CHEM 337 CHEM 347*# CHEM 339/ ONE OF
Aromatic, Contemporary BCHM 338 Advanced Drug BCHM 339 THESE THREE
Year Bioorganic/ COURSES
3 Heterocyclic and Medicinal Chemical Synthetic Organic Discovery and
Pharm Chemistry Chemistry Biology Techniques Development Bioinorganic CHEM382
Synthesis
Chemistry BCHM306
BCHM381
Available from 2022
*
Required course, all other listed courses are strongly recommended.
#
12 Chemistry Student Handbook 2021Biochemistry Major
Biochemistry is a “central science” Career paths Year 2
spanning from chemistry to A Biochemistry major can prepare you for Required
diverse careers including work in: hospitals and
molecular biology. medical fields; in the food and drink industry; in
BCHM 222 Biochemistry B
BCHM 202 Molecular Genetics (equiv BIOL 231)
Biochemistry is important if you are agriculture; biotechnology; teaching. There are BCHM 212 Chemical Reactivity (equiv CHEM 212)
interested in: many opportunities for postgraduate study and BCHM 253 Cell Biology 1 (equiv BIOL 253)
• The molecules of life research in biochemistry.
And either:
• Molecular biology BCHM 281 Practical Biochemistry; OR
• Biotechnology
Year 1 CHEM 281 Practical Chemistry
• Agricultural chemistry Required
Recommended
• Forensic science BIOL 111 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
CHEM 211 Molecules
• Environmental science. BCHM 112* Structure and Reactivity (equiv. CHEM 112)
BCHM 206 Organic Chemistry (equiv CHEM 242)
Biochemistry uses the techniques of chemistry, Strongly Recommended CHEM 246 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
physics and molecular biology to probe the CHEM 111* Chemical Principles and Processes CHEM 255 Contemporary chemistry: technology,
mysteries of biology. At UC, biochemistry courses environment and health
BIOL 112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
are taught in collaboration between the School of BIOL 213 Microbiology and Genetics
BIOL 113 Diversity of Life
Physical and Chemical Sciences and the School of BIOL 271 Evolution
*
Students who have not passed at least 14 credits of
Biological Sciences. NCEA Level 3 Chemistry or equivalent, must take CHEM
Within the broad field of biochemistry, research 114 before enrolling in CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 or BCHM Year 3
112.
interests at UC focus on the following key areas: Required
• Studies of the integration of reactions in cells; BCHM 305 Protein Science
how cells make and use energy; proteins; DNA BCHM 338 (equiv. CHEM 338) Chemical Biology
& RNA; and cell control mechanisms; BCHM 306 Biochemical Pathology
• Studies of molecular biology; gene expression BCHM 339 (equiv. CHEM 339) Bioinorganic and
and control; hormones and physiological Bioorganic Chemistry
phenomena; Recommended
• The nature of enzyme-catalysed reactions; BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques
• Ultrastructure: studies of the coordination BIOL 333 Molecular Genetics
between the structure and function of cells, BIOL 313 Advanced Molecular and Industrial
their organelles and their proteins; Microbiology
• Biopolymers: studies of the structure of CHEM 337 Organic Synthesis
proteins, DNA & RNA, cell walls, etc.; CHEM 342 Aromatic, Heterocyclic, and Pharmaceutical
• Enzyme inhibition and drug design; Chemistry
CHEM 381 Advanced Synthetic Techniques
• Drug discovery.
Required for postgraduate study
BCHM 305 Protein Science
BCHM 338 (equiv. CHEM 338) Chemical Biology
BCHM 306 Biochemical Pathology
BCHM 339 (equiv. CHEM 339) Bioinorganic and
Bioorganic Chemistry
BCHM 381 Biochemical Techniques
Chemistry Student Handbook 2021 13Direct Entry to 2nd Professional Year
BE(Hons) in Chemical and Process
Engineering after a BSc
BSc with a Chemistry, Starting with BE(Hons) CAPE Intermediate: plan for BSc with CHEM major, followed by direct entry to
2nd professional year BE(Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry,
or Biochemistry major 1
BE(Hons)
CAPE
BE(Hons)
CAPE
BE(Hons)
CAPE
BE(Hons)
CAPE
BE(Hons)
CAPE
BE(Hons)
CAPE CHEM112 *Elective
followed by direct entry intermediate intermediate intermediate intermediate intermediate intermediate
to 2nd Professional Year CHEM281 or
MATH201 or MATH201 or
BE(Hons) in Chemical and 2 CHEM211 CHEM212 CHEM251 CHEM242 MATH202 or MATH202 Elective
*
BCHM281
MATH270 or MATH270
Process Engineering MATH201 or 300 level 300 level
CHEM381 or
3 CHEM 333-342 CHEM 333-342 CHEM 333-342 MATH202 or CHEM, MATH, CHEM, *Elective
This pathway enables students to CHEM382
MATH270 PHYS MATH, PHYS
graduate with a BSc after 3 years, *
Elective: PHYS101 and PHYS102 recommended to support materials chemistry pathway; BCHM111 (BIOL111) required for a biochemistry major and is
and after a further 2 years they can recommended for the bioprocessing minor in Chemical and Process Engineering.
graduate with a BE(Hons) CAPE (5
years in total for both degrees). Starting with BE(Hons) CAPE Intermediate: plan for BSc with BCHM major, followed by direct entry to
It gives CAPE graduates a better 2nd professional year BE(Hons)
and deeper foundation in the
science behind their Engineering BE(Hons) BE(Hons) BE(Hons) BE(Hons) BE(Hons) BE(Hons)
CHEM112 BCHM111
1 CAPE CAPE CAPE CAPE CAPE CAPE
qualification, and science graduates intermediate intermediate intermediate intermediate intermediate intermediate
(BCHM112) (BIOL111)
a more practical framework to
complement their discipline-based MATH201 or MATH201 or
CHEM281 or
2 BCHM202 BCHM222 BCHM212 BCHM253 MATH202 or MATH202 or Elective
knowledge. BCHM281
MATH270 MATH270
To enter 2nd Professional year CAPE,
MATH201 or 300 level 300 level
BSc graduates typically need at CHEM, MATH,
3 BCHM305 BCHM306 BCHM338 BCHM339 MATH202 or BCHM, MATH, Elective
least a B average and must have MATH270 CHEM BIOL
appropriate mathematics courses.
All students require the approval of Plan for BSc with CHEM major, followed by direct entry to 2nd professional year BE(Hons)
the Dean of Engineering to enter the
BE(Hons) programme. 1 CHEM111
CHEM112
MATH102 MATH103
EMTH171 or *
Elective *
Elective Elective
*
(BCHM112) MATH170
The tables outline BSc structures
optimized for this pathway. CHEM281 or
MATH201 or MATH201 or
2 CHEM211 CHEM212 CHEM251 CHEM242 MATH202 or MATH202 or Elective
*
Note: BCHM281
MATH270 MATH270
• All degrees must meet the general MATH201 or 300 level
requirements for a BSc; CHEM381 or 300 level CHEM,
3 CHEM 333-342 CHEM 333-342 CHEM 333-342 MATH202 or CHEM, MATH, Elective
*
CHEM382 MATH, PHYS
MATH270 PHYS
• SCIE101 must be one of the
electives in your BSc; *
Elective: PHYS101 and PHYS102 recommended to support materials chemistry pathway; BCHM111 (BIOL111) required for a biochemistry major and is
recommended for the bioprocessing minor in Chemical and Process Engineering.
• It is expected that MATH courses
are taken in all of years 1-3, Plan for BSc with BCHM major, followed by direct entry to 2nd professional year BE(Hons)
however only 200 level MATH
courses are required; BCHM111
CHEM112 EMTH171 or (BIOL111)
1 CHEM111 MATH102 MATH103 *Elective Elective
*
• MATH101 may be required for entry (BCHM112) MATH170
to MATH102;
MATH201 or MATH201 or
• CHEM114 may be required for 2 BCHM202 BCHM222 BCHM212 BCHM253
CHEM281 or
MATH202 or MATH202 or Elective
*
entry to CHEM111 and CHEM112 BCHM281
MATH270 MATH270
(equiv. BCHM112);
MATH201 or 300 level
300 level
• In all cases students will be 3 BCHM305 BCHM306 BCHM338 BCHM339 MATH202 or BCHM, MATH, Elective
*
CHEM, MATH
required to take ENCH199 during MATH270 CHEM
their BE(Hons) 2nd Professional Elective: BIOL112 and BIOL113 recommended for BCHM major; PHYS102 generally useful.
*
year.
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