Chemistry

An introduction to atoms and molecules, chemical equations and reactions, the periodic table, the electronic structure of atoms, and chemical bonding as well as an introduction to organic chemistry including structure and bonding, functional groups, isomers, and polymers. An adequate high school background in math, and chemistry is required.

Topics include: measurements and statistics, inorganic and organic synthesis, qualitative and quantitative analysis, computer modeling, and molecular geometry. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

An introduction to gases, thermochemistry, rates of reaction, chemical equilibrium, spontaneity of reactions, reactions in aqueous solution, acids and bases, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, redox reactions, and electrochemistry. NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of CHEM 1012 or CHEM 1982. 

Topics include: ideal gases, heats and rates of reactions, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, redox titrations, and voltaic cells. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of CHEM 1017 or CHEM 1987. 

Intended primarily for non-science majors. Building on examples from environmental chemistry, polymers, fuel cells and corrosion, this course covers chemical material properties, solutions & solubility, kinetics & equilibrium, acids & bases, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of CHEM 1012 or CHEM 1982.

Intended primarily for non-science majors students. Topics include: ideal gases, heats and rates of reactions, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, redox titrations, and voltaic cells. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). NOTE: Credit can be obtained for only one of CHEM 1017 or CHEM 1987. 

Molecular symmetry. Basic quantum theory and solutions for simple models. The orbital (Hartree-Fock) model for molecules. The Huckel model. Selected contemporary topics. Includes a computer laboratory component.

CHEM 2009 is a project based course where students conduct research under the supervision of a chosen faculty member. Students must have declared a Science Major and must have CGPA of 3.7 or better to enter after first year or a CGPA of 3.0 or higher to enter after second year. Students will be provided with a list of projects and applicants' names will be forwarded to project supervisors. Project assignment will be made by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and enrolment may be limited. Students are encouraged to plan for alternative courses in the case that no suitable project is available. A minimum of at least 3 scheduled hours per week is required and one seminar presentation will be required at the end of the academic year, as well as a written report. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

An introductory course. Topics include: concepts of acid-base, redox, precipitation and solvent extraction equilibria; error analysis and regression analysis; titrimetric and spectrophotometric analysis. 

Periodic properties of the atoms. Bonding, structures and reactions of inorganic compounds.

Redox chemistry of d-metals. Introduction to coordination compounds, electronic structures, properties and reactions.

Introduction to preparation techniques in inorganic chemistry. Applications of IR and UV-Vis spectroscopies. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

This course introduces several of the more common techniques used to study the structure of molecules in the liquid and solid state. These include ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance.

An introductory course intended primarily for students requiring a one-term course in organic chemistry. This course emphasizes basic organic chemistry concepts such as the naming and structures of organic compounds, functional groups and chemical reactivity, and some basic chemistry relevant to biological processes. This course is not equivalent to CHEM 2421, and is designed to provide a broader coverage of material. Students in the Biology-Chemistry or Chemistry programs must take CHEM 2421. Credit cannot be obtained for both CHEM 2401 and CHEM 2421.

Introduction to experimental organic chemistry, with emphasis on laboratory techniques and structure determination. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

An introduction to the This course is not equivalent to CHEM 2401; however, credit cannot be obtained for both CHEM 2401 and CHEM 2421. 

An introduction to the fundamental classes of organic reaction.

CHEM 3009 is a project based course where students conduct research under the supervision of a chosen faculty member. Students must have declared a Science Major and must have a CGPA of 3.7 or better to enter after first year or a CGPA of 3.0 or higher to enter after second year. Students will be provided with a list of projects and applicants' names will be forwarded to project supervisors. Project assignment will be made by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and enrolment may be limited. Students are encouraged to plan for alternative courses in the case that no suitable project is available. A minimum of at least 3 scheduled hours per week is required and one seminar presentation will be required at the end of the academic year, as well as a written report. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). 

Principles of both equilibrium-based and basic instrumental methods of analysis. Topics include non-aqueous and complexometric titrations, analytical separations, potentiometry, analytical spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, elementary chemometrics, sample preparation and method development.

Applications of both equilibrium-based and basic instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Experiments are designed to illustrate the applications of non-aqueous and advanced titration methods, analytical separations, potentiometry, analytical spectrophotometry (atomic and UV-vis), liquid chromatography (HPLC), sampling and method development. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). 

Transition metals, organometallic, chemistry and catalysis. Introduction to biological organic chemistry.

Periodic trends and applications in Materials Science.

Advanced preparative techniques in inorganic chemistry. Applications of IR and NMR spectroscopies. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

The mechanic aspects of organic reactivity and the application of selected reactions to synthesis of organic molecules.

A focus on the development of mechanistic and synthetic strategies through the study of pericyclic,  rearrangement, and organometallic reactions.

An introduction to medicinal chemistry. Sample topics include the drug discovery process, the medicinal chemistry of enzymes, receptors, and nucleic acids, as well as modern experimental and computational approaches to drug design. Chemical aspects of current protein and nucleic acids tools will also be covered. 

Elementary electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, electrolysis, electromotive forces, applications of EMF measurements. Reaction kinetics and mechanisms, uni- bi-, and termolecular reactions, catalysis, enzyme catalysis, chain reactions, reaction dynamics, steric effects and transition state theory. 

Probability distributions, ensembles, Maxwell-Boltzman distribution, partition functions, hard sphere collision theory, potential energy surfaces, transition state theory, reaction dynamics.

Introduction to experimental physical chemistry. Topics include areas in thermochemistry, kinetics and electrochemistry. Some experiments have computational chemistry components. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

Advanced techniques and reactions in experimental organic chemistry, with an emphasis on synthetic techniques. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). 

This course teaches the basic techniques and data treatment in chemical analysis. The experimental content covers handling skills, titration methods and the applications of instrumental methods (UV-visible, and flame atomic absorption spectrophotmetry and potentiometry) to analyse real samples. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

Introduction to experimental organic chemistry, with an emphasis on purification techniques. The synthesis of commercially valuable compounds will also be addressed. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). *one three-hour lab every other week for 10 weeks.

A written report on the scientific activities of the work term. A component of the grade will be based on the employer’s evaluation of the student. (Students must have a GPA of 2.7 or better for CHEM Co-op placement.)

CHEM 4000 is a project-based course where students conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must be in their final year of any Chemistry program or in any interdepartmental program involving Chemistry (including General Science) and must have a CGPA of 3.0 or better. Honours students in an interdepartmental program with chemistry may choose to complete their honours project in chemistry. A minimum of at least 9 scheduled hours per week is required throughout the year, and a thesis and seminar presentation will be required at the end of the academic year. Students must complete the application form, available from the CHEM 4000 coordinator, and submit it to the course coordinator no later than March 15th of their penultimate year. Upon consideration by the Department, applicants will be notified on May 1st of that year. Enrolment is subject to project availability. Students who are unsuccessful in procuring a CHEM 4000 project are encouraged to pursue an Honours by Course option, and should meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss this option as soon as possible. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

Advanced electronic structures methods for many-electron molecular systems.

Advanced topics in analytical chemistry.

Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry.

Advanced techniques and reactions in experimental organic chemistry. Topics include functional group manipulation, carbon-carbon bond formation reactions, inert atmosphere techniques, and structure determination through spectroscopy. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

Selected advanced topics in organic chemistry.

Introduction to biocomputing in the pharmaceutical industry. Topics include molecular modeling, rational drug design, high throughput screening and combinatorial chemistry, protein modeling and 3D bioinformatics. Course includes lectures and a computer laboratory component. NOTE: This course is also cross-listed as CS 3003 and may be taken for either Computer Science or Science credit.

Selected Topics in Medicinal Chemistry. Note that enrolment is limited to students in the Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Biology-Chemistry Comprehensive programs (Majors and Honours). Students in other programs must obtain permission from the instructor to register for this course. 

Molecular Spectroscopy Electronic, vibrational and rotational spectra of diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Radiative and non-radiative transitions. Nuclear magnetic resonance and electron-spin resonance spectroscopy.

Experiments illustrating the fundamentals and applications of spectroscopy in the ultra-violet visible (UV-vis), infrared (IR) and radiofrequency (NMR) regions. Many experiments have computational chemistry components. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

Advanced topics in physical chemistry.

This course consists of experiments in chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Topics include order of reaction, activation energies, reaction mechanisms, solution conductivities, enzyme kinetics and fast reaction kinetics. NOTE: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

A written report on the scientific activities of the work term. A component of the grade will be based on the employer's evaluation of the student. (Students must have a GPA of 2.7 or better for CHEM Co-op placement.)

Students may pursue directed studies in specific areas and topics related to chemistry. These studies may involve any of the chemistry disciplines. The content and process of each directed study will be determined through negotiation between a student and the supervising faculty member(s). Departmental approval is also required.

Students may pursue directed studies in specific areas and topics related to chemistry. These studies may involve any of the chemistry disciplines. The content and process of each directed study will be determined through negotiation between a student and the supervising faculty member(s). Departmental approval is also required.