CHEM30012 Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4.5 class hours a week
Is CHEM30012 hard?
CHEM30012: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Pollutants in water and soil, and the lab instruments used to detect and measure them.
After it you can
- Measure contaminants in real environmental samples
- Operate advanced analytical instruments safely
- Draw sound conclusions from analytical data
What you need first
CHEM20011 or CHEM20019
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Chemical engineer
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 40%, Tests 10%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is CHEM30012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHEM30012?
- Needs CHEM20011 or CHEM20019.
- Does CHEM30012 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Reports and essays 40%, Tests 10%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does CHEM30012 have?
- 4.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEM30012 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate CHEM30012?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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