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(B.Sc.)
Coordinator of First Year Studies in Chemistry: A. Verner (287-7224)
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 or Life sciences. The Chemistry Handbook, which is available on the Web, outlines the teaching and research activities of the Chemistry faculty and offers a wide range of informal advice on undergraduate activities.
The basic course in chemistry is CHMA02Y which must be taken by those who wish to take further chemistry courses or who require chemistry for another science.
Completion of CHMA02Y permits students to take any of the B-level courses in Chemistry. These are divided according to the following subdisciplines: 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 corequisite 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 Complete
St. George Series Scarborough Courses
430 CHMA02Y; CHMB16H; CHMB31H; CHMC31Y;
440 (except 447) CHMA02Y; CHMB44Y; CHMC41H &
CHMC47H / CHMC42H
NOTE:
TIMETABLING CONSTRAINTS USUALLY PRECLUDE SCARBOROUGH C-LEVEL AND
ST. GEORGE 400-LEVEL COURSES BEING TAKEN IN THE SAME YEAR.
While courses in Physics do not appear among the prerequisites or co-requisites of most courses in Chemistry, students are urged to take PHYA20H & PHYA21H early in their programmes. Thus, the suggested first-year programme in Chemistry includes CHMA02Y, MATA26Y and [PHYA20H & PHYA21H].
Completion of one of the Specialist or Major Programmes
listed below can lead to a number of career opportunities in industry,
research, teaching, and government. Students who are interested
in these Programmes are urged to consult with the supervisors
early in their academic careers.
Please refer to the
Physical
Sciences Scarborough preamble on page 139 for a list of the Programmes
offered. Descriptions of these programmes will be found on subsequent
pages of this section.
CHMB16H Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB22Y Introductory Physical Chemistry
(NOTE:
MATB41H, Techniques of Calculus of Several Variables I, is optional
but strongly recommended for CHMB22Y and it is a prerequisite
for CHMC21H)
CHMC11H Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC31Y Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHMC41H Intermediate Organic Chemistry
PSCD02H Current Questions in Mathematics and Science
At least 0.5 F.C.E. from the following:
BGYD01Y Directed Research Project
BGYD02Y Directed Research Project
CHMD88Y Introduction to Research
CHMD90Y Library Thesis
CHMD91H Library Thesis
PSCC10H Physical Sciences Project
And, in appropriate years 1.0 F.C.E. (1.5 F.C.E.
if CHMD91H or PSCC10H is taken) from the following:
CSCA57H Introduction to Scientific Computing
MATB41H Techniques of Calculus of Several Variables I
CHMB55H Environmental Chemistry
CHMC16H Analytical Instrumentation
other C- and D- level Chemistry or PSC courses, and
C- or D- level BGY courses for which BGYB10Y is a prerequisite.
The Specialist Programme in Chemistry has been withdrawn.
Students currently registered in it will be allowed to complete
it. Please consult with the Supervisor of Studies.
The Specialist Programme in Environmental Chemistry has been withdrawn. Students currently registered in it will be allowed to complete it or may transfer into the Environmental Chemistry Stream of the Environmental Science Specialist Programme. All students interested in the Chemistry of the Environment might wish to consider this Specialist stream. Please consult with the Supervisor of Studies.
Supervisor: A. Verner (287-7224)
This programme offers the possibility of obtaining
an introduction to all of the sub-disciplines of Chemistry. Students
should complete the following 7.5 courses:
4.5 F.C.E. Chemistry courses, including at least
one "C-" level half course with a laboratory.**
PHY110 is not an acceptable substitute for [PHYA10H/PHYA20H,
PHYA21H]
** Students should note that if they are going to
select CHMB22Y, then MATA26Y & PHYA10H or PHYA20H & PHYA21H
are prerequisites; if CHMC21H is chosen, CHMB22Y and MATB41F are
prerequisites.
Supervisor: J. Potter (287-7222)
This Programme places a greater emphasis on the biological aspect of chemistry than does the general Chemistry Major Programme. It is offered for students who are primarily interested in chemistry but also want to study the chemistry of living systems.
Students should complete the following 7.5 F.C.E.'s:
BGYA01Y Introductory Biology
CHMA02Y General Chemistry
Nuclear chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, ionic solids, bonding in organic compounds; states of matter and equations of state; thermo-chemistry; chemical equilibrium in the gas phase and in solutions; reaction kinetics.
The course includes the quantitative description of gases, solids and solutions and develops ideas of bonding and structure in chemical compounds based on Lewis structures, VSEPR and simple molecular orbital theory. Reactions and equilibria in chemical systems are explored through their thermodynamic properties and chemical kinetics. Time permitting, descriptive topics such as introductory organic chemistry are used to round out the course.
Two lectures per week. One three-hour laboratory and one one-hour tutorial in alternating weeks.
Exclusions: CHM132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 150, 151
Prerequisite: OAC Chemistry (or Grade 12 Chemistry and permission of the instructor); OAC Calculus.
Co-requisite: NONE. But MATA26Y or MATA29Y are strongly recommended. MATA26Y is required for some higher level chemistry and other Physical Sciences courses.
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 spectrochemical and electroanalytical methods.
Two one-hour lectures and a four-hour laboratory every week.
Exclusion: (CHMB11Y)
Prerequisite: CHMA02Y
Recommended: CHMB31H
Topics in Physical Chemistry with an emphasis on biological applications. The course will discuss fundamental principles using (bio)chemical examples; equilibrium thermodynamics, energy and entropy in relation to chemical and biochemical processes; chemical kinetics, reaction rates and mechanisms; diffusion processes; thermodynamics and kinetics in open systems, with selected (bio)chemical examples; photochemistry; spectroscopy.
One two-hour lecture every week.
Exclusions: CHM222, 223, 229
Prerequisites: CHMA02Y & MATA26Y & [PHYA10H or PHYA20H]
Corequisite: MATB41H and PHYA21H are strongly recommended
but not required. Note that MATB41H is a prerequisite for CHMC21H
and that PHYA21H is required in all CHM programmes
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.
Two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week.
Exclusion: CHMB33Y
Prerequisite: CHMA02Y
The chemistry of the principal functional groups encountered in aliphatic and aromatic compounds, interpreted in terms of reactivity, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. An introduction to organic spectroscopy will also be given.
The fundamentals of organic chemistry, including aliphatic and aromatic chemistry and an introduction to the chemistry of biologically important molecules such as proteins and carbohydrates.
Two lectures per week and a four-hour laboratory every second week.
Exclusions: CHM240, 248, 249, 268, 269
Prerequisite: CHMA02Y
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. Specific topics may include depletion of the ozone layer, the greenhouse effect, photochemical smog, the global chemical cycles of some of the elements essential to life, natural waters, acid rain, drinking water, sewage and waste disposal, chlorinated organic compounds and metals in the environment. Chemical concepts utilized include the calculation of reaction rates and equilibria, and the structures and reactions of organic and inorganic compounds.
Two one-hour lectures per week.
Prerequisite: CHMA02Y
Exclusions: CHMC35H, CHM310
An introduction to the workings of modern analytical instrumentation. Principles of measurement; detection of photons, electrons and ions; instrument and experiment design; amplication methods; noise reduction techniques and signal-to-noise optimization. Emission and absorption spectroscopy, electrochemical methods and separation techniques will be covered.
One two-hour lecture per week.
Exclusion: (CHMB11Y)
Prerequisite: CHMB16H
Recommended: CHMB22Y
A laboratory course to complement CHMC11, Principles of Analytical Instrumentation.
This course will provide a practical introduction in the use of modern chemical instrumentation with a focus on the sampling, sample preparation (extraction, clean-up, concentration, derivatization), instrumental trace analysis and data interpretation of environmental samples. Lab sessions will allow students to gain experience in using most of the analytical instrumentation utilized in modern measurement science. The lab sessions will be held at the ANALEST facility on U of T's St. George Campus featuring state-of-the-art gas, liquid, and ion chromatographs, mass spectrometers, atomic absorption, and inductively coupled plasma emission (ICP) spectrophotometry. Held as a two week block of 8 hours of tutorial and laboratory a day during May 2001.
Prerequisite: CHMC11H
A course designed to introduce students to the properties and behaviour of proteins and enzymes.
The course will analyze factors involved in determining protein structure and the relationships between proteins structure and function. Topics will include: the chemistry of amino acids; the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins; protein motifs and protein domains; glycoproteins; lipoproteins; protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions; the analysis of the interaction of small molecules with proteins; classical enzyme kinetics and allosteric enzymes; mechanisms of enzyme action.
Three one-hour lectures per week.
Exclusion: (BIOC35Y), (JBCC35Y), BCH310H, (BCH320Y), BCH321Y
Prerequisite: [(BIOA03Y) or BGYB10Y] & CHMB44Y
A course designed to introduce students to cellular metabolism, the process by which living organisms are able to extract and utilize energy from their environment for the maintenance of life.
Topics will include: basic principles of bioenergetics; chemiosmosis and oxidative phosphorylation; carbohydrate metabolism, aspects of the metabolism of lipids and amino acids; metabolic control mechanisms including allosteric control, protein phosphorylation systems, and hormonal regulation of metabolism. The integration of metabolic pathways will be discussed.
Three one-hour lectures each week.
Exclusion: (BIOC35Y), (JBCC35Y), BCH310H, (BCH320Y), BCH321Y
Prerequisite: [(BIOA03Y) or BGYB10Y] & CHMB44Y
A course designed to introduce students to a range of experimental approaches used in biochemical research.
The course will introduce students to practical and theoretical aspects of a variety of procedures used in the biochemical laboratory including: spectrophotometry; chromatographic procedures; electrophoresis; the use of radioisotopes; protein purification. Students will be expected to solve numerical problems involving these and related procedures.
One two-hour lecture / tutorial plus one four-hour laboratory each week.
Exclusion: (BIOC36H), (JBCC36H), BCH370H, BCH371H
Prerequisite: BGYB12H, BGYC12H or (BIOC35Y)
Corequisite: BGYC13H (for students who have not completed (BIOC35Y) only)
Two hours of lectures per week, and a seven-hour laboratory each week.
Prerequisite: CHMB31H
Strongly recommended preparation: (CHMB11Y),
CHMB16H, CHMB22Y, CHMB44Y
Replaces CHMC33H
Two one-hour lectures and a three hour laboratory per week. Offered in alternate years with CHMC42H3.
Exclusions: CHMC44Y, CHM346
Prerequisite: CHMB44Y
Replaces CHMC44Y
Exclusions: CHM347
Prerequisite: CHMB44Y
Replaces CHMC44Y
An essentially non-mathematical approach to the applications of symmetry and group theory in chemistry.
The course will cover areas such as structure and bonding, electronic and vibrational spectra, and reactivity. Examples will be taken from both organic and inorganic chemistry.
Two hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHMC33H or CHMC31H or CHMC44Y or CHMC41H
or permission of the instructor
Participation in a chemical research project under the direction of a member of the Chemistry staff, requiring approximately 260 hours of effort.
The objective is to develop familiarity with some of the methods of modern chemical research. The particular research problem to be pursued will be determined by discussions between the student and the faculty director of the research.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Exclusion: CHM418, 428, 439, 449
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Co-requisite: Students undertaking a project in Inorganic
Chemistry are required to take the advanced laboratory course
CHM438H offered on the St. George campus.
A report on a selected current topic in chemistry based on literature research and carried out under the direction of one of the chemistry staff. Approximately 260 hours of work are expected.
The objective is to obtain a thorough understanding of a topic of current interest and to prepare a comprehensive and critical report on this subject. The student will also develop familiarity with the techniques of searching the chemical literature. 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.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Exclusions: (CHMD45Y) (CHMD47H) CHMD91H
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally
only for individuals who have completed fifteen full-course equivalents
including at least two C-level Chemistry courses, and who are
pursuing one of the Chemistry Programmes.
Similar to CHMD90Y but representing 130 hours of work.
The objective is to obtain a thorough understanding of a topic of current interest and to prepare a comprehensive and critical report on this subject. The student will also develop familiarity with the techniques of searching the chemical literature. 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.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for this course.
Exclusions: (CHMD47H) (CHMD45Y) CHMD90Y
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally
only for individuals who have completed fifteen full-course equivalents
and including at least two C-level chemistry courses, and who
are pursuing one of the Chemistry Programmes.
CHMC21H3 Topics in Biophysical Chemistry
CHMC42H3 Organic
Synthesis
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