This unit provides an introduction to physics for science and medical science students as well as providing a basis for further study of more advanced physics for students pursuing courses in nanotechnology, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences. It provides a foundation to understand the physical principles which underlay scientific instrumentation and analysis Topics covered include systems of units; Introductory mechanics, Newton’s laws, work, conservation of energy and momentum; Electricity, electrostatics, DC and AC circuits and components, introductory electromagnetism; Waves and optics, electromagnetic radiation, reflection, refraction, image formation, polarisation, interference and diffraction.

This unit provides a broad introduction to the fundamental principles common to all branches of chemistry. The unit is intended to serve the needs not only of chemistry majors, but also those intending to specialise in other related disciplines. The unit focuses on scientific notation, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the mole concept, atomic structure, periodicity, electronic configuration, structure and bonding, states of matter, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and electrochemistry.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300224 - Chemistry 1. This unit provides an introduction to the principles fundamental to all branches of chemistry. It focuses on atomic structure, periodicity, electronic configuration, structure and bonding, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the mole concept, gas laws, states of matter, intermolecular forces and properties of solutions, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, scientific notation, and nomenclature. The unit will emphasise their application to biomedical science, but it is intended to provide a broad, rigorous foundation for studies in all areas of chemistry.

This unit is designed to assist in the transition from secondary school mathematics to university first year level mathematics, and gradually bring students to the required standard. It provides a sound foundation in basic mathematical tools in the areas of algebra, trigonometry, probability and calculus, which are particularly relevant to first year mathematics and statistics core subjects. The algebra section revises basic arithmetic manipulation before introducing functions, polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions, solving equations, matrix manipulation and applications. The probability section covers basic concepts of probability, including permutations, combinations and probability calculations. The trigonometry section introduces the concept of angles, trigonometric functions and their fundamental identities. The calculus section includes limits, differentiation, maximum and minimum values, graphing and integration. These mathematical methods and simple concepts are illustrated using practical examples derived from many different subject areas. Students entering without assumed knowledge of HSC Mathematics are advised to take this unit as an elective.

This level one hundred unit provides a solid foundation in the theory and applications of differential calculus, as well as some introductory work on complex numbers. It is the first of two units developing aspects of calculus.

This unit is designed to continue the development of students' understanding of the basic principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on the chemistry of carbon compounds. The unit focuses on introductory chemical dynamics, together with an in-depth treatment of the structure, nomenclature and reactivity of the principal organic functional groups. The unit provides a necessary foundation for subsequent related studies in chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry, nutrition science, toxicology, environmental science, and related biological sciences and technologies.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300225 - Chemistry 2. This unit uses medicinal chemistry to continue the development of students' understanding of the basic foundations of chemistry begun in Principles of Chemistry. The unit focuses on introductory chemical and pharmacological kinetics, introduces coordination compounds such as haemoglobin, and goes on to an in-depth treatment of the structure, reactivity and nomenclature of the principal organic functional groups. These are discussed in the context of their role in life, medicine and disease. The unit provides a necessary foundation for subsequent studies in chemistry, biochemistry, and related areas.

This unit will aim to develop within the student an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the fundamentals of analytical chemistry. The student will be exposed to the theory and practice of a range of chemical analyses with emphasis on ‘wet’ or ‘classical’ methods, and an introduction to some instrumental methods. An important component of this unit is to develop within the student laboratory skills in chemical analysis. Topics covered in this unit include: the evaluation of analytical data; sampling and sample preparation; unit operations in analytical chemistry; stoichiometry and equilibrium; gravimetric analysis; volumetric analysis; separation methods; spectroscopic methods of analysis; electrochemical methods of analysis; analysis of real samples.

Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300553 - Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity. This unit introduces how and why organic chemical reactions happen. The chemistry of the major chemical groups is discussed in terms of general reaction mechanisms. These ideas are drawn together in the examination of rationales involved in synthesising and identifying multifunctional organic molecules, and appropriate practical skills to achieve this are learnt in the associated practical work. Applications considered may include biological and medicinal organic chemistry and various aspects of industrial organic chemistry.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300301 - Organic Chemistry 2. This unit introduces organic chemistry from a biological and pharmaceutical perspective, emphasising the structure & reactivity of biological molecules as organic molecules and functional group manipulation as a tool for drug design and synthesis. Appropriate practical skills to achieve this are learnt in the associated practical work.

Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300545 - Coordination Chemistry. This unit develops students' knowledge and comprehension of fundamental inorganic chemistry. A detailed introduction to co-ordination chemistry, discussing ligands, geometry, isomerism and oxidation states is provided, with particular emphasis on elements in the first transition series. Bonding in inorganic chemistry, solution chemistry, solid state chemistry, descriptive chemistry of representative main-group elements, and trends in the periodic table are also covered. Bioinorganic chemistry and some environmental aspects of inorganic chemistry are introduced. This unit also introduces students to many of the laboratory techniques and equipment that are used in this discipline.

Students studying atParramatta campus should refer to 300230 - Inorganic Chemistry 2. This unit introduces students to a thorough study of coordination chemistry (discussing complexes, ligands, structure, isomerism, stability, reaction mechanisms, oxidation states, elements in the first transition series, and trends in the periodic table). That foundation is then used to study applications of coordination chemistry in biological systems, in medicine and in areas such as radiopharmaceuticals. The unit then moves on to areas of fundamental inorganic chemistry, including bonding, solution chemistry, and solid state chemistry. This unit also introduces many of the laboratory techniques and equipment that are used in synthetic procedures in coordination chemistry.

Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300540 - Biomolecular Dynamics. This unit deals with some important principles, topics and techniques in physical chemistry, including the principles of energy flow and transformation in chemical systems (chemical thermodynamics), the rates and extent of chemical reactions (chemical equilibrium and kinetics), and applications of these principles to electrochemistry and a range of industrial and biological processes. The unit extends and expands on some of the topics studied previously in Chemistry 1 and 2, and aims to support and complement other units in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, physics and the biological sciences. It strengthens students' ability to study quantitative chemical problems, and further develop useful experimental and data-analysis skills.

Students studying at Parramatta campus should refer to 300236 - Physical Chemistry 2. The unit provides the understanding of the chemical principles as applied to biological molecules (biomolecules). Chemical and electrochemical energy transformations approaching equilibria and rates of biological processes are studied and further explored for useful experimental and data-analysis skills. Selected areas including enzyme kinetics or membrane equilibria will be studied.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300538 - Advanced Chemical Analysis. This unit equips the student with: an understanding of the principles of instrumental analysis; enhanced knowledge of contemporary analytical chemistry; wider experience of modern analytical instrumentation and its applications; improved skills in laboratory analysis using a range of instrumental techniques. Techniques covered include: separation methods, atomic spectroscopy, electrochemical methods, X-ray methods, principles of spectroscopic methods, electron microscopy and mass spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, automated methods of analysis, analytical method development, quality control and quality assurance, pesticide residue analysis, toxicological (forensic) analysis.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300298 - Analytical Chemistry 3. This unit provides the student with skills to carry out the more advanced wet chemical analysis and provides an understanding of the principles of instrumental analysis, covering the areas of spectroscopy, chromatography, electrochemistry, thermal methods and automated methods of analysis. The techniques of analytical method development, inorganic and organic residue analysis, herbal analysis and forensic toxicology analysis will be discussed. Aspects of quality control and quality assurance will also be included.

Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300546 - Drug Design and Synthesis. This unit introduces selected areas of more advanced organic chemistry, focusing on the tools used to synthesise and identify organic molecules. The practical skills required are learnt through laboratory exercises that complement the theory.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300235 - Organic Chemistry 3. This unit introduces selected areas of more advanced organic chemistry, targeted largely on the tools to synthesise and identify organic molecules of biological and medicinal interest. The practical skills required are learnt through laboratory exercises which complement the theory.

Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300538 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. This unit is built on the foundations laid in the unit 300230 - Inorganic Chemistry 2/300545 - Coordination Chemistry. Initially, this unit focuses on the nature of structure and bonding in inorganic chemistry. The spectroscopic and magnetic properties of inorganic compounds are evaluated as a consequence of the concepts of structure and bonding. Kinetics and mechanism of inorganic reactions are examined, and the important area of organo-transition metal chemistry is introduced. Laboratory sessions emphasise experimental design and planning by students, while introducing important techniques such as anaerobic synthesis. Students become familiar with inorganic chemistry literature and begin to appreciate recent work in this field. The laboratory component focuses on a variety of advanced techniques such as anaerobic syntheses and instrumental techniques of characterisation such as NMR, IR and electronic spectra. As well as requiring core studies, this unit recognises the diversity of inorganic chemistry by allowing students to specialise in certain advanced topics. Students select two out of five advanced topics: characterisation of inorganic compounds; selected descriptive inorganic chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry; aqueous chemistry of cations and metallic oxyanions; inorganic materials chemistry.

Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300231 - Inorganic Chemistry 3. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry is based on the foundations laid in the unit Coordination Chemistry. It covers structure and bonding in inorganic chemistry, higher coordination numbers, lanthanide and actinides, followed by the bioinorganic chemistry of zinc and iron in mammalian and microbial systems. Kinetics and mechanism of inorganic reactions are examined. The important area of organo-transition metal chemistry and catalysis is introduced. Students build on their familiarity with the literature of inorganic chemistry and are introduced to several advanced databases of chemical information. The laboratory sessions develop knowledge of advanced techniques such as anaerobic syntheses and instrumental techniques of characterisation such as NMR, IR and electronic spectra. This is also used to develop an appreciation of the role of computer-based molecular modelling in inorganic chemistry.

This unit introduces selected areas of more advanced physical chemistry, which build on and extend the knowledge and understanding gained in Physical Chemistry 2. The practical skills required are learnt through laboratory exercises, which complement the theory.

This unit investigates the mechanisms and pathways of degradation of introduced compounds within the body and of their removal from the body; the relationship between chemical structure and stability of compounds within the body, including quantitative structure-stability relationships; the physical, metabolic and chemical stability within the body of representatives of each of the major types of drug class, relating this stability to molecular structure; the influence of the stability of drug compounds within the body upon the choice of drug delivery system used.

300645 Science Research Project 2 is a final-year capstone unit that gives students an introduction to scientific research, while extending their knowledge and practical skills in a particular area of interest. Each student undertakes a small research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. Collaboration with an external organisation may occur in some projects. With the assistance of their supervisor, students will define the problem to be studied, carry out a risk assessment, develop the appropriate experimental methods, carry out research on their project, and present a final written report and a poster or oral presentation. This unit offers a challenge to final-year students, and allows innovation by the student with respect to both method and research direction. Students who wish to complete a 10 credit-point project will normally enrol in this unit. Subject to permission from the Unit Co-ordinator, students may undertake a 20 credit-point project by enrolling in both 300615 Research Project 1 and 300645 Research Project 2. These units may be taken in the same semester, or in consecutive semesters. Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300542 Biomolecular Science Project.

The unit is directed towards the accreditation of a laboratory for chemical, microbiological or forensic testing. Throughout their undergraduate studies, students will have acquired and developed a wide range of practical skills. Competency in the laboratory, however, encompasses much more than the ability to demonstrate a range of manipulative skills. This unit focuses upon the importance and coordination of good laboratory management, teamwork, calibration, record keeping and laboratory manuals. Students are required to develop, establish and operate a Laboratory Quality Management system designed for a specific class of chemical or microbiological test. The quality system is then subjected to a mock accreditation following the guidelines laid down by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA). Students will staff the laboratory system under evaluation while academic staff and visitors act as the assessors.

Students studying at Parramatta campus should refer to 300299 - Chemistry Project 3. This unit provides the student with an introduction to thinking as a research scientist whilst developing methodological and practical skills in a particular area of interest. The student undertakes a minor research project under directed supervision, during which they outline the problem and undertake a full literature review, perform appropriate experiments, and analyze and discuss the results in a formal report.