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Bachelor of Science (Bionanotechnology) | 2018
Overview
UOW's Bachelor of Science (Bionanotechnology) targets the emerging field of bionanotechnology, an area that combines principles from biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to understand and control biological processes at the molecular level. Using bionanotechnological approaches, revolutionary advances are being made in the biomedical sciences, varying from the visualization and manipulation of individual molecules, the use of nanoparticles to deliver drugs to specific sites in the body and the development of nanofabricated architecture to read out the sequence of DNA. The Bachelor of Science (Bionanotechnology) draws on the internationally recognised strengths of the University's research in the areas of molecular biophysics, biochemistry, and materials science. It provides rigorous and interdisciplinary training in biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. A Bachelor of Science (Bionanotechnology) will place you in a unique position to undertake an exciting, interdisciplinary career in biotech industry, pharmaceutical industry, academic biomedical research, government policy, patent law, and many other fields.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this major students will be able to:
- Demonstrate extensive and coherent knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with bionanotechnology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles from biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics associated with the understanding and control of biological processes at the molecular level.
- Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with bionanotechnology - and its relevant subjects from mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry - by locating, analysing and synthesising information to generate solutions to complex questions and problems.
- Exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Science (Bionanotechnology), a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BNAN101 | Introduction to Bionanotechnology | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 and CHEM105. | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| Select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring, Summer 2018/2019 |
| MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
| Summer | |||
| CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter | 6 | Summer 2018/2019 |
| Note: Students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 and wishing to enrol in a 200 level CHEM subject may also be required to complete CHEM106. Please check with the Head of Students for confirmation. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| BNAN201 | Biology at the Nanoscale | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL215 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM213 | Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change | 6 | Spring |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL343 | Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research | 6 | Autumn |
| Select THREE of the following subjects: | |||
| BIOL340 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI312 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM358 | Pharmacology | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM374 | Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM324 | Chemical Analysis and Inference | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| CHEM325 | Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring |
| MATE201 | Structure of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Select TWO of the following subjects: | |||
| BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL341 | Immunity and Infection | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM333 | Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| MATE302 | Polymeric Materials | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM360 | Organic Synthesis III | 6 | Spring |
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
*If you are required to complete CHEM106 as part of your course schedule you may be eligible to substitute an elective subject, please contact your course coordinator.
Honours
If the required academic standard is attained, the Bachelor of Science (Bionanotechnology) student may transfer to the Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours). This consists of special coursework plus a research project.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au