Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Science

Undergraduate Courses

CHEM 101   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Fundamentals of Chemistry I

Introduction to the modern theory of atomic structure and its relation to chemical bonding. Introduction to organic chemistry and modern materials, including polymer chemistry. Laboratory emphasizes skills typically needed in a scientific environment including observing, recording and discussing experimental data. Basic chemical techniques are introduced using a variety of different types of experiments.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 101, 100, 124, 140, 150. Students without Chemistry 12 must also enrol in 091 if they wish to take CHEM 102.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 12 and Chemistry 11 or 12 or their equivalents.

CHEM 222   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

Fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, with emphasis on periodicity, structure, bonding and reactivity; principles will be illustrated using the chemistry of selected groups of elements.

Prerequisites: 102.

CHEM 235   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Organic Chemistry

Free radicals; aromatic compounds; aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives; beta-dicarbonyl compounds; carbohydrates.

Notes: - Credit will be granted for only one of 235, 232.

- A continuation of 231 intended for Honours and Major Chemistry students and is part of a sequence incorporating 335 and 363 which should be taken by any student contemplating further courses in organic chemistry.

- It is strongly recommended that 213 be completed prior to registration in 235, as practical spectroscopy skills are a definite asset for the successful completion of the 235 laboratory component.

Prerequisites: 102, 231.

CHEM 298   Units: 0   Schedule

Research Experience

Experimental research under the direction of department members. For second-year students who wish to gain some experience in chemical research. Interested students should contact the course coordinator by the first week of classes.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

Grading: COM, N, F

CHEM 364   Units: 0.75   Schedule

Formerly: part of 346 and 347 (prior to 2001W session)

Physical Chemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course builds on expertise acquired in CHEM 245 and presents a variety of physical chemistry experiments at an intermediate level.

Notes: - A total of 1.5 units of credit will be granted for only one of 364, 346, 347 (if taken prior to Winter 2001).

- Offered in fall, spring and summer terms.

- To count toward any Chemistry program, this course must be taken twice, over two terms in which the course content differs, for a total of 1.5 units.

Prerequisites: 245.

CHEM 398   Units: 0   Schedule

Research Experience

Experimental research under the direction of department members. For third-year students who wish to gain some experience in chemical research. Interested students should contact the course coordinator by the first week of classes.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

Grading: COM, N, F

CHEM 461   Units: 0.75   Schedule

Formerly: Part of 465 or 466

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 212 and 361, with emphasis on one project in instrumental analysis.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 461, 465, 466 if 465 or 466 taken as the analytical component. Offered in summer, fall and spring.

Prerequisites: 361

CHEM 462   Units: 0.75   Schedule

Formerly: Part of 465 or 466

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 222 and 362, with emphasis on more difficult techniques or concepts encountered in inorganic synthesis.

Note: Credit will only be granted for only one of 462, 465, 466 if 465 or 466 taken as the inorganic component. Offered in summer, fall and spring.

Prerequisites: 362

CHEM 463   Units: 0.75   Schedule

Formerly: Part of 465 or 466

Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 235 and 363, with emphasis on more difficult techniques or concepts encountered in organic synthesis and physical organic chemistry.

Note: Credit will only be granted for only one of 463, 465, 466 if 465 or 466 taken as the organic component. Offered in summer, fall and spring.

Prerequisites: 363

CHEM 464   Units: 0.75   Schedule

Formerly: Part of 465 or 466

Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 245 and 364, with emphasis on larger projects studied at greater depth.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 464, 465, 466 if 465 or 466 taken as the physical component. Offered in summer, fall and spring.

Prerequisites: 364

CHEM 498   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Research Experience

Experimental research under the direction of department members. For fourth-year Chemistry Major students who wish to gain some experience in chemical research. Students are advised to make arrangements for 498 projects as early as possible. Ideally, projects should be discussed with potential supervisors before the semester in which the research will be undertaken. Interested students should contact the course coordinator by the first week of classes.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 498, 499.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

Grading: Letter grade

CHEM 499A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: part of 499

Honours Thesis I

The first stage of a research project conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Normally open to Honours students only. Students are advised to make arrangements for 499 projects as early as possible. Ideally, projects should be discussed with potential supervisors before the semester in which the research will be undertaken. Interested students should contact the course coordinator by the first week of classes.

Notes: - Credit will be granted for only one of 499A and 499B, 498, 499.

- 499A and 499B are "tied" courses and must be taken in consecutive terms except with permission of the department. Credit for 499A will be assigned only upon successful completion of 499B. Both 499A and 499B are offered in all three terms.

- Chemistry Majors may take the 499A and 499B as electives.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department.

Grading: INP; letter grade (assigned upon completion of 499B; if 499B is not completed a grade of N will be assigned to 499A)

CHEM 499B   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: part of 499

Honours Thesis II

Continuation of a research project conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Normally open to Honours students only.

Notes: - Credit will be granted for only one of 499A and 499B, 498, 499.

- 499A and 499B are "tied" courses and must be taken in consecutive terms except with permission of the department. Credit for 499A will be assigned only upon successful completion of both courses. Both 499A and 499B are offered in all three terms.

- Chemistry Majors may take 499A and 499B as electives.

Prerequisites: 499A.

Graduate Courses

CHEM 590   Units: 0.5-3.0   Schedule

Directed Studies

Note: Pro Forma required. May be taken more than once for credit.

CHEM 599   Units: 12.0   Schedule

MSc Thesis

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

CHEM 693   Units: 3.0   Schedule

PhD Candidacy Examination

Students enrol in CHEM 693 concurrently with CHEM 699 until CHEM 693 is passed. If the candidacy examination cannot be completed until the following semester, an INP (in progress) grade will be entered.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

CHEM 699   Units: 36.0-39.0   Schedule

PhD Dissertation

Pre- or corequisites: 693.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F.