Chemical Sciences University of the Western Cape

Overview

Chemical Sciences from University of the Western Cape can be defined as the study of matter and its transformations. Since all the natural sciences involve working with or studying matter in some form or another, chemistry plays an central supporting role in fields such as biochemistry, biotechnology, geology, food science, agriculture, pharmaceutics, polymer science, electronics and forensic science.

Students at Chemical Sciences from University of the Western Cape will:

• Apply chemical concepts and principles to engage with real-world phenomena or examples;

• Conduct scientific investigations, including the collection, handling and interpretation of experimental data;

• Conduct research using the library, the web and other sources of information;

• Use the internet and computer-based word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to complete tasks;

• Recognise the relationship of chemistry to society, technology and the environment;