Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry
Overview
- 4 years full time
- On Campus (Taraka)
- Available to domestic students
- Start Year Intake – February
In the first year; General Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Language are studied. Second Year Applied Chemistry have a major emphasis on further chemistry; Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry are emphasized. Students also take up courses in Mathematics, Language, and Applications of Computing
There is a greater specialization in the final two years with emphasis on analytical methods and techniques which require students to spend much time in well-equipped laboratories and instrumental laboratories acquiring skills essential for an experimental science. In the fourth year, the course includes Advance Chemistry topics in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry.
The Applied Chemistry Degree program aims to train and equip Applied Chemists with knowledge and skills to solve chemistry related industrial problems, and also translate science into innovations and business opportunities with locally available untapped resources.
Applied Chemistry graduate, will be able to analyse minerals, pollutants, drinking water, soil, food and industrial products.
The main differences between applied chemistry courses at Unitech and pure chemistry courses taught at UPNG are that the applied courses are non-elective, relatively more intense and prepare students for employment challenges.
To be eligible for the Applied Chemistry degree program, one must score a minimum of “B” grades in Chemistry, Mathematics A, Physics and/or Biology, and English (Language and Literature)
- Grade 12 with minimum B grades in chemistry, physics or biology and major mathematics and minimum C grade in English;
- Mature students who have performed with average B grades in adult matriculation courses;
- Higher Technicians Certificate from Lae Technical College with Credit grades in subjects or its equivalent;
- A diploma from Goroka Teacher’s College with passes in mathematics and science teaching methods or its equivalent.
Chemistry is taught to Natural Resources students from Agriculture, Forestry and Applied Physics; and engineering students from four departments: civil, electrical, mechanical and mining. Chemistry was also offered in the summer session as a component of the University’s Adult Matriculation program.
At the end of third year of study, both the Applied Chemistry and Food Technology students undertake industrial training with industries and organizations that are relevant to their area of study.
In the final year, a research project is undertaken with the supervision of an academic staff member. This research project is an opportunity for the student to use the knowledge and skills from their previous subjects and apply these to a small research project that will in many ways reflect the situation that they will encounter in their future employment.
Some final year research projects are targeted towards solving both community and industry needs. Joint industry-department research activities have seen some adaptable innovative solutions to address problems both in the industry as well as community.