Chemistry
Faculty List
R.A.
McClelland, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto),
Professor Emeritus
J.C. Thompson, B.A., Ph.D. (Cambridge),
Professor Emeritus
T.T. Tidwell, B.S. (Georgia Inst. Tech.), Ph.D. (Harvard),
Professor
Emeritus
A. Walker, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Nottingham),
Professor Emeritus
D.E. Cormack, B.A., M.A.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (California Inst. of
Tech),
Professor
D.J. Donaldson, B.Sc. (Carleton), Ph.D. (Carleton),
Professor
F. Wania, Dipl.Geook. (Bayreuth), Ph.D. (Toronto),
Professor
S. Fraser, B.A. (Oxford), Ph.D. (Cambridge),
Associate Professor
A. Simpson, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Birmingham),
Associate Professor
K. Kerman, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Aegean), Ph.D. (Japan Advanced Institute
of Science and Technology),
Assistant Professor
X. Zhang, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Shanghai), Ph.D. (Basel),
Assistant Professor
W. Restivo, B.Sc. (Toronto),
Senior Lecturer
S. Dalili, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto),
Lecturer
L. Mikhaylichenko, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Krasnodar, Russia),
Lecturer
E.L.O. Sauer, B.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Ottawa),
Lecturer
R. Soong, B.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Toronto),
Senior Research Associate
Co-ordinator of First Year Studies in Chemistry: E. Sauer
(416-287-7209) Email: esauer@utsc.utoronto.ca
Chemistry can be viewed as both a challenging intellectual pursuit
and a powerful, practical tool for developing and handling the resources
of our contemporary society. A sound knowledge of the fundamental
concepts of chemistry is useful to any student in the Physical and
Environmental or Life Sciences.
The basic courses in chemistry are CHMA10H3
and CHMA11H3 which must be taken
by those who wish to take further chemistry courses or who require
chemistry for another science. Completion of CHMA10H3
and CHMA11H3 permits students
to take any of the B-level courses in Chemistry.These are divided
according to the following sub-disciplines: Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical
Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Organic
Chemistry. Thereafter, one can proceed to advanced-level courses at
the C- and D-level.
Students who wish to enrol in St. George 400-series courses should
note that completion of the following groups of courses, together
with their co-requisite and prerequisites, will normally ensure admission
to the St. George courses indicated, provided that B standing or permission
of the instructor is obtained.
To enter St. George Series 430, complete the following U of T
Scarborough courses:
CHMA10H3
CHMA11H3
CHMB16H3
CHMB31H3 &
CHMC31Y3
To enter St. George Series 440 (except 447), complete the following
U of T Scarborough courses:
CHMA10H3
CHMA11H3
CHMB41H3
CHMB42H3
CHMC41H3 &
CHMC42H3/CHMC47H3
Note: Timetabling constraints usually preclude U of T Scarborough
C-level and St. George 400-level courses being taken in the same year.
Guidelines for course selection
While courses in Physics do not appear among the prerequisites or
co-requisites of most courses in Chemistry, students are urged to
take [PHYA10H3 or PHYA11H3]
& [PHYA21H3 or PHYA22H3]
early in their Programs. Thus, the suggested first-year Program in
Chemistry includes CHMA10H3,
CHMA11H3, MATA30H3,
[MATA36H3 or MATA37H3],
[PHYA10H3 or PHYA11H3]
& [PHYA21H3 or PHYA22H3].
Students interested in Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry should
also include BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3.
Completion of one of the Specialist or Major Programs listed below
can lead to a number of career opportunities in industry, research,
teaching, and government. Students who are interested in these Programs
are urged to consult with the supervisors early in their academic
careers.
The Specialist Programs in Chemistry, Biological Chemistry and the
Major Programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry are eligible for inclusion
in the Co-operative Program in Physical Sciences and in the Concurrent
Teacher Education Program (CTEP). Please refer to the Physical Sciences
section, the Co operative Programs section and the Concurrent
Teacher Education section of this Calendar for
further information.
Science Engagement Courses
For science experiential learning through community outreach, classroom
in-reach and team research, please see the Science
Engagement section of this Calendar.
SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: W. Restivo (416-287-7222) Email: restivo@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program is intended for students who want to specialize in Chemistry,
but who are also interested in the chemistry of living systems.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of the following 15.0 full credits:
First Year:
BIOA01H3 Life On Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological
and Physical Sciences
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for
Biological Sciences or MATA36H3
Calculus II for Physical Sciences or MATA37H3
Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences]
PHYA10H3 Introduction to Physics
IA
[PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics
IIA or PHYA22H3 Introduction to
Physics IIB]
Note: MATB41H3 is a
prerequisite for CHMC21H3 and
MATA36H3/MATA37H3
is a prerequisite for MATB41H3.
MATA36H3/MATA37H3
is strongly recommended over MATA35H3
in order that future course selection is not compromised.
Second Year:
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspect of Cellular and Genetic Processes
BIOB12H3 Laboratory
for Cell and Molecular Biology
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic
Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
Second or Third Year:
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical
Chemistry
CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics
and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure
and Spectroscopy
Third Year:
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins and Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical
Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
Third or Fourth Year:
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical
Instrumentation
CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]
Fourth Year:
PSCD02H3 Current Questions
in Mathematics and Science
At least 0.5 credits from the following:
BIOD95H3 Supervised
Study in Biology
BIOD98Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
BIOD99Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
CHMD90Y3 Directed Research
CHMD91H3 Directed Research
CHMD92H3 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Lab Course
PSCD10H3 Physical Sciences
Project
And, in appropriate years 1.0 full credit (1.5 if BIOD95H3,
CHMD91H3, CHMD92H3
or PSCD10H3 is taken)
from the following list:
MATB41H3 Techniques of Calculus
of Several Variables I
CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing
Or any other C- and D-level Chemistry or PSC courses and C- or D-level
BIO courses for which [BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] is a prerequisite.
SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: S. Dalili (416-287-7215) Email: sdalili@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program is meant for students who are interested in obtaining
a strong background in all aspects of modern chemistry.
Program Requirements
The Program requires completion of 14.0 full credits as follows:
First Year:
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological
and Physical Sciences
[MATA36H3 Calculus II for
Physical Sciences or MATA37H3
Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences]
PHYA10H3 Introduction to Physics
IA
[PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics
IIA or PHYA22H3 Introduction to
Physics IIB]
and
1.0 full credit chosen from:
ASTA01H3 Introduction to Astronomy
and Astrophysics I: The Sun and Planets
ASTA02H3 Introduction to Astronomy
and Astrophysics II: Beyond the Sun and Planets
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
EESA05H3 Environmental
Hazards
EESA06H3 Introduction
to Planet Earth
MATA23H3 Linear Algebra I
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing
STAB22H3 Statistics I
Second Year:
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical
Chemistry
CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics
and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure
and Spectroscopy
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic
Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
MATB41H3 Techniques of Calculus
of Several Variables I
Third Year:
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical
Instrumentation
CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation
[CHMC20H3 Intermediate Physical
Chemistry or CHMC21H3 Topics
in Biophysical Chemistry]
CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]
Fourth Year:
PSCD02H3 Current Questions
in Mathematics and Science
and
2.0 full credits chosen from:
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
Any D-level or 400-level CHM course
Other D-level courses upon approval of Program Supervisor
and
1.0 full credit chosen from:
CHMD90Y3 Directed Research
CHMD91H3 Directed Research or
CHMD92H3 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Lab Course
PSCD10H3 Physical Sciences
Project
MAJOR PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: S. Mikhaylichenko Email: mikhay@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program offers the possibility of obtaining an introduction to
all of the sub-disciplines of Chemistry.
Program Requirements
Students should complete the following 7.5 full credits:
First Year:
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological
and Physical Sciences
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for
Biological Sciences or MATA36H3
Calculus II for Physical Sciences or MATA37H3
Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences]
[PHYA10H3 Introduction to Physics
IA or PHYA11H3 Introduction to
Physics IB]
[PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics
IIA or PHYA22H3 Introduction to
Physics IIB]
Note: PHY110Y is not an acceptable substitute for [PHYA10H3/PHYA11H3
& PHYA21H3/PHYA22H3]
Second and Later Years:
4.5 credits in Chemistry, of which 2.0 must be at the C- or D-level.
One of these C- or D-level half credits must include a laboratory
component.**
** Students should note that if they are going to select CHMB20H3/CHMB21H3,
then MATA30H3, MATA36H3/MATA37H3,
PHYA10H3 & PHYA21H3
are prerequisites; if CHMC21H3
is chosen, CHMB20H3, CHMB21H3
and MATB41H3 are prerequisites.
MAJOR PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: A. Hadzovic (416-287-5602) Email: alen.hadzovic@utoronto.ca
This Program places a greater emphasis on the biological aspects of
chemistry than does the general Chemistry Major Program. It is offered
for students who are primarily interested in chemistry but also want
to study the chemistry of living systems.
Program Requirements
Students should complete the following 8.0 full credits:
First Year:
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
Second and Later Years:
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspect of Cellular and Genetic Processes
BIOB12H3 Cell & Molecular
Biology Laboratory
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins & Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics & Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical
Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical
Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
And 0.5 credit from the following:
CHMB20H3* Chemical Thermodynamics
and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB21H3* Chemical Structure
and Spectroscopy
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic
Chemistry
CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical
Instrumentation
CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC21H3 Topics in Biophysical
Chemistry
CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]
* If CHMB20H3/CHMB21H3
are chosen, MATA30H3, MATA35H3/MATA36H3/MATA37H3,
PHYA10H3 & [PHYA21H3
or PHYA22H3] are required.
SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)
See the Environmental
Science section of this Calendar for program
requirements.
SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN NATURAL SCIENCES (SCIENCE)
See the Physical Sciences
section of this Calendar for program requirements.
CHMA10H3
Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
This course will introduce the study of chemical transformations of
matter, from a macroscopic and microscopic perspective. It starts
with a quantitative description of gases, solids and solutions and
develops ideas of bonding and structure in chemical compounds with
a particular emphasis on organic and biological molecules. This course
includes a three hour laboratory every other week which alternates
with a one hour mandatory tutorial.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 Chemistry & [Grade 12 Advanced Functions or
Calculus]
Corequisite: None, but [(MATA20H3)
& (MATA21H3)] or [MATA30H3
& [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3
or MATA37H3]] are strongly
recommended.
Note: MATA30H3 & [MATA36H3
or MATA37H3] are required
for some higher level and other Physical and Environmental Sciences
courses.
Exclusion: CHM138H, CHM139H, CHM140Y, CHM151Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMA11H3
Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
In this course reactions and equilibria in chemical systems are explored
through their thermodynamic properties and chemical kinetics. Acid/base
and redox equilibria will be covered and some reactions of organic
molecules will be introduced. This course includes a three hour laboratory
every other week which alternates with a one hour mandatory tutorial.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3
Corequisite: None, but [(MATA20H3)
& (MATA21H3)] or [MATA30H3
& [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3
or MATA37H3]] are strongly
recommended.
Note: MATA30H3 & [MATA36H3
or MATA37H3] are required
for some higher level and other Physical and Environmental Sciences
courses.
Exclusion: CHM138H, CHM139H, CHM140Y, CHM151Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB16H3
Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
An introduction to the principles and methods of classical analysis
and the provision of practical experience in analytical laboratory
techniques. The course deals primarily with quantitative chemical
analysis. Classical methods of volumetric analysis, sampling techniques,
statistical handling of data are studied, as well as a brief introduction
to spectro-chemical methods. This course includes a four hour laboratory
every week.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Exclusion: CHM217H
Recommended Preparation: CHMB31H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB20H3
Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics
The concept of chemical potential; phase equilibria; solutions; chemical
equilibria (including electrochemical applications); elementary reactions;
multi-step and coupled reactions (with biochemical applications);
elementary collision theory and TST.
Prerequisite: [CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3]
& MATA30H3 & [MATA35H3
or MATA36H3] & PHYA10H3.
Note that PHYA21H3 and
MATB41H3 are prerequisites
for the C-level physical chemistry courses.
Exclusion: CHM223H, CHM225Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB21H3
Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy
Atomic structure and spectra; term symbols and their meaning; valence
bond theory; LCAO-MO; molecular spectroscopies.
Prerequisite: CHMB20H3. Note
that this implies all the prerequisites for that course as well.
Exclusion: CHM223H, CHM225Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB31H3
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamentals of coordination, solid state and descriptive Inorganic
Chemistry. Structures, bonding and reactivity of transition metal
coordination compounds; solid state structures and energetics; selected
chemistry of non-transition elements. Examples will be taken from
environmentally and biologically important inorganic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB41H3
Organic Chemistry I
Chemical bonding and an introduction to aliphatic and aromatic compounds.
Conformational analysis and stereochemistry. Free radical reactions
of alkanes. Chemistry of alkenes, dienes and alkynes. Substitution
and elimination reactions. This course includes a four hour laboratory
every other week.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3
Exclusion: CHM138H, CHM151Y, CHM247H, CHM249H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB42H3
Organic Chemistry II
Spectroscopy of organic compounds. Aromatic substitution. Chemistry
of carbonyl compounds. An introduction to the chemistry of biologically
important compounds, including heterocycles, carbohydrates, amino
acids, and nucleic acids. This course includes a four hour laboratory
every other week.
Prerequisite: CHMA11H3 & CHMB41H3
Exclusion: CHM151Y, CHM247H, CHM249H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMB55H3
Environmental Chemistry
An investigation of aspects of chemical substances and processes as
they occur in the environment, including both naturally occurring
and synthetic chemicals.
This course will include an introduction to atmospheric chemistry,
aqueous chemistry, some agricultural and industrial chemistry, and
chemical analysis of contaminants and pollutants.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Exclusion: CHM310H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC11H3
Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
An introduction to the workings and application of modern analytical
instrumentation. A range of modern instrumentation including NMR spectroscopy,
Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy. Light Spectroscopy (visible, Ultra
Violet, Infrared, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence), X-ray, Chromatography
and electrochemical separations will be addressed. Principles of measurement;
detection of photons, electrons and ions; instrument and experiment
design and application; noise reduction techniques and signal-to-noise
optimization will be covered.
Prerequisite: CHMB16H3
Exclusion: CHM317H
Recommended Preparation: CHMB20H3
& CHMB21H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC16H3
Analytical Instrumentation
A laboratory course to complement CHMC11H3,
Principles of Analytical Instrumentation. This course provides a practical
introduction and experience in the use of modern analytical instrumentation
with a focus on the sampling, sample preparation (extraction, clean-up,
concentration, derivatization), instrumental trace analysis and data
interpretation of various pharmaceutical, biological and environmental
samples.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMC11H3
Exclusion: CHM317H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC20H3
Intermediate Physical Chemistry
Basic statistical mechanics and applications to thermochemistry and
kinetics; intermolecular interactions; concepts in reaction dynamics.
Prerequisite: CHMB20H3 & CHMB21H3
& MATB41H3 & PHYA21H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC21H3
Topics in Biophysical Chemistry
Advanced topics in Physical Chemistry with emphasis on biochemical
systems. Spectroscopic methods for (bio) molecular structure determination,
including IR, NMR, UV/VIS; colloid chemistry; polymers and bio-polymers,
bonding structure and statistical mechanics; physical chemistry of
membranes, active transport and diffusion; oscillatory (bio)chemical
reactions.
Prerequisite: CHMB20H3 & CHMB21H3
& MATB41H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC31Y3
Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
A more detailed discussion (than in CHMB31H3)
of the structure, bonding, spectroscopy and reactivity of main group,
transition metal and organo-metallic compounds. Special topics may
include inorganic solids and materials, biologically and environmentally
important inorganic compounds, and catalysis. The laboratory will
introduce a variety of synthetic techniques, with characterization
of products by both classical and instrumental methods.
This laboratory is six hours in duration and occurs every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB16H3 & CHMB31H3
& CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC41H3
Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Theory and mechanisms of organic reactions; principles of structure,
introduction to aromaticity, spectroscopy and polymers. Theories of
bonding. The laboratory experiments are designed to complement the
topics covered in lectures. Offered in odd numbered years, alternating
years with CHMC42H3.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Exclusion: CHM348H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC42H3
Organic Synthesis
Principles of synthesis organic and functional group transformations;
compound stereo-chemistry, spectroscopy and structure elucidation.
Offered in even-numbered years alternating with CHMC41H3.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Exclusion: CHM346H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMC47H3
Bio-Organic Chemistry
The chemistry of heterocycles, nucleic acids, terpenes, steroids and
other natural products; amino acids, proteins and carbohydrates; introduction
to enzyme structure and catalysis.
This course includes a 4 hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Exclusion: CHM347H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMD39H3
Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry will be covered at a modern
research level. The exact topic will be announced in the Winter Session
prior to the course being offered.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally only for individuals
who have completed fifteen full credits, including at least two C-level
Chemistry courses, and who are pursuing one of the Chemistry Programs.
CHMD59H3
Topics in Environmental Chemistry
Advanced topics in environmental chemistry will be covered at a modern
research level. The exact topic will be announced in the Winter Session
prior to the course being offered.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally recommended for
individuals who have completed fifteen full credits, including at
least two C-level Chemistry courses, and who are pursuing one of the
Chemistry Programs.
CHMD69H3
Bioinorganic Chemistry
This course will explore the inorganic chemistry behind the requirement
of biological cells for metals. The course will begin with the principles
of coordination chemistry and a survey of the abilities of various
functional groups within proteins and nucleic acids to form coordination
complexes with metal ions. Their reactivity will be discussed in the
context of the reaction mechanisms of specific metalloenzymes. Medically-relevant
topics such as mechanisms by which organisms obtain required metal
ions from their environment, the toxicity of metals and use of platinum
containing compounds in treating cancer will also be covered.
Prerequisite: BIOC12H3
& BIOC13H3 & CHMC31Y3
Exclusion: CHM333H, CHM437H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMD71H3
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The course focuses on the important concepts in the design and synthesis
of drugs. The course will begin with the principles of pharmacology,
drug metabolism and toxicology. Drug design and structure-activity
relationships including the synthetic and pharmacological concepts
will be discussed. Case studies of drugs will be studied in detail.
Prerequisite: CHMC41H3 & CHMC42H3
& CHMC47H3
Exclusion: CHM440H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMD79H3
Topics in Biological Chemistry
Advanced topics in biological chemistry will be covered at a modern
research level. The exact topic will be announced in the Winter Session
prior to the course being offered.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally recommended for
individuals who have completed fifteen full credits, including at
least two C-level Chemistry courses, and who are pursuing one of the
Chemistry Programs.
CHMD89H3
Introduction to Green Chemistry
The 'twelve principles' of green chemistry will be discussed in the
context of developing new processes and reactions (or modifying old
ones) to benefit society while minimizing their environmental impact.
Examples will be taken from the recent literature as well as from
industrial case studies.
Prerequisite: CHMB31H3 & [CHMC41H3
or CHMC42H3]
Recommended Preparation: CHMC31Y3
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
CHMD90Y3
CHMD91H3
Directed Research
Participation in a research project under the direction of a faculty
member. This project may involve original research, or may involve
a thorough literature review and report on a topic of current interest.
Approximately 260 hours of work are expected in CHMD90Y3
and 130 hours in CHMD91H3. The topic will be selected
in conference with a member of the chemistry staff. Progress will
be monitored during periodic consultations with the staff member.
Please see the note below on registration for both courses.
Note for students planning to register in CHMD90Y3
or CHMD91H3 Students should
apply to the Program Supervisor of Studies by June 20th to be admitted
into the course. The Program Supervisor of Studies (or designate)
is the only one permitted to give "permission of instructor". Application
will consist of:
- The name of the proposed supervisor, with his/her signature indicating
approval
- A brief description of the planned research
- A list of relevant courses already passed and to be taken during
the current session.
Generally, only students who have completed 15 full credits in total
including at least 1.0 full credit of C-level CHM courses containing
a lab component (i.e.
CHMC16H3,
CHMC31Y3,
CHMC41H3/
CHMC42H3,
BIOC23H3) will be accepted
into the course. Research supervisors should normally be members of
the CHM group at U of T Scarborough. Potential supervisors outside these
groups must identify a co-supervisor who is a member of the CHM group
at U of T Scarborough. Students doing research at the St. George campus
will be graded with the cohort of 4th year research students in the
Chemistry department; those pursuing their research at U of T Scarborough
will be graded with the U of T Scarborough cohort.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Exclusion: Students may take either
CHMD90Y3
or
CHMD91H3 but not both.
CHMD92H3
Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course
A lab course designed to introduce students to modern synthetic methods
while performing multi-step syntheses. The course will consist of two,
six hour lab days every week. Students will develop practical skills
by working with important reactions taken from pharmaceutical chemistry
and the chemistry of naturally occurring substances.
Prerequisite: One of
CHMC41H3,
CHMC42H3 or
CHMC31Y3
Exclusion:
CHMD90Y3,
CHMD91H3
Enrolment Limits: 10
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences