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(B.Sc.)
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 CHMA01Y which must be taken by those who wish to take further chemistry courses or who require chemistry for another science.
Completion of CHMA01Y 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 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 CHMA01Y (CHMA02Y); CHMB16H; CHMB31H; CHMC31Y;
440 (except 447) CHMA02Y; CHMB44Y; CHMC41H & CHMC47H/
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 PHYA10H & PHYA21H early in their Programs. Thus, the suggested first-year Program in Chemistry includes CHMA01Y, MATA26Y and [PHYA10H & PHYA21H].
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 Environmental Science (Environmental Chemistry Stream)
and the Major Programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry are eligible
for inclusion in the Co-operative Program in Physical Sciences
and the Early Teacher Project in Physical Sciences. Please
refer to the Physical Sciences (page 162) and the Co-operative
Programs (page 65) sections of this Calendar for further information.
Please refer to the Physical Sciences Scarborough preamble on page 162 for a list of the Programs offered.
This program is intended for students who want to specialize in Chemistry, but who are also interested in the chemistry of living systems. The program requires the completion of the following 15.0 F.C.E.'s:
First Year:
BGYA01Y Introductory Biology
CHMA01Y General and Introductory Organic Chemistry
[MATA29Y Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
or
MATA26Y Calculus]
PHYA10H Dynamics of Classical Systems
PHYA21H Principles of Modern Physics
*Students should note that MATB41H is a prerequisite for CHMC21H and that MATA26Y is a prerequisite for MATB41H. MATA26Y is strongly recommended over MATA29Y in order that future course selection is not compromised.
Second Year:
BGYB10Y Cell and Molecular Biology
BGYB12H Laboratory for Cell and Molecular Biology
CHMB31H Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB44Y Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Second or Third Year:
CHMB16H Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB22Y Introductory Physical Chemistry
Third Year:
BGYC12H Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes
BGYC13H Biochemistry II: Metabolism
BGYC23H Practical Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMC47H Bio-Organic Chemistry
Third or Fourth Year:
CHMC11H Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC31Y Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
[CHMC41H Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or
CHMC42H Organic Synthesis]
Fourth Year:
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 Directed Research
CHMD91H Directed Research
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 list:
MATB41H Techniques of Calculus of Several Variables
I
CHMB55H Environmental Chemistry
PSCB57H Introduction to Scientific Computing
Or any other C- and D- level Chemistry or PSC courses,
and C- or D- level BGY courses for which BGYB10Y is a prerequisite.
This Program is meant for students who are interested
in obtaining a strong background in all aspects of modern chemistry.
The Program requires completion of 14.0 F.C.E.'s as follows:
First Year:
CHMA01Y General and Introductory Organic Chemistry
MATA26Y Calculus
PHYA10H Dynamics of Classical Systems
PHYA21H Principles of Modern Physics
and
1.0 F.C.E. chosen from:
ASTA03Y Introduction to Astronomy
BGYA01Y Introductory Biology
EESA05H Environmental Hazards
EESA06H Introduction to Planet Earth
MATA23H Linear Algebra I
PSCB57H Introduction to Scientific Computing
STAB22H Statistics
Second Year:
CHMB16H Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB22Y Introductory Physical Chemistry
CHMB31H Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB44Y Introduction to Organic Chemistry
MATB41H Techniques of Calculus of Several Variables
I
Third Year:
CHMC11H Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC16H Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC21H Topics in Biophysical Chemistry
CHMC31Y Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
[CHMC41H Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or
CHMC42H Organic Synthesis]
Fourth Year:
PSCD02H Current Questions in Mathematics and Science
and
2.0 F.C.E.'s chosen from:
CHMC47H Bio-Organic Chemistry
[CHMC42H Organic Synthesis
or
CHMC41H Organic Reaction Mechanisms]
Any D-level or 400-level CHM course.
Other D-level courses upon approval of Program Supervisor.
and
1.0 F.C.E. chosen from:
CHMD88Y Introduction to Research
CHMD90Y Directed Research
CHMD91H Directed Research
PSCC10H Physical Sciences Project
This Program offers the possibility of obtaining an introduction to all of the sub-disciplines of Chemistry. Students should complete the following 7.5 courses:
First Year:
CHMA01Y General and Introductory Organic Chemistry
[MATA26Y Calculus
or
MATA29Y] Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
[PHYA10H Dynamics of Classical Systems
PHYA21H] Principles of Modern Physics
Second and Later Years:
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 or MATA29Y & PHYA10H & PHYA21H are prerequisites; if CHMC21H is chosen, CHMB22Y and MATB41H are prerequisites.
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.
Students should complete the following 8.0 F.C.E.'s:
First Year:
BGYA01Y Introductory Biology
CHMA01Y General and Introductory Organic Chemistry
Second and Later Years:
BGYB10Y Cell & Molecular Biology
BGYB12H Cell & Molecular Biology Laboratory
BGYC12H Biochemistry I: Proteins & Enzymes
BGYC13H Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics & Metabolism
BGYC23H Practical Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMB16H Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB44Y Organic Chemistry I
[CHMC41H Organic Reaction Mechanisms
or
CHMC42H] Organic Synthesis
CHMC47H Bio-Organic Chemistry
And .5 F.C.E. from the following:
CHMB22Y* Physical Chemistry I
CHMB31H Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB55H Environmental Chemistry
CHMC11H Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC16H Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC21H Topics in Biophysical Chemistry
CHMC31Y Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
[CHMC42H Organic Synthesis
or
CHMC41H] Organic Reaction Mechanisms
* If CHMB22Y is chosen, MATA26Y or MATA29Y &
PHYA10H & PHYA21H are required.
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. Reactions and equilibria in chemical systems
are explored through their thermodynamic properties and chemical
kinetics. Stereo-chemistry, acid/base equilibria, organic functional
groups and fundamental reactions of organic molecules will be
covered, with an emphasis on mechanistic understanding. Three
lectures per week. One three-hour
laboratory and one one-hour tutorial in alternating
weeks.
Exclusions: CHM132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139,
140, 150, 151, CHMA02Y
Prerequisites: 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 spectro-chemical methods. Four-hour laboratory every week.
Exclusion: (CHMB11Y)
Prerequisite: CHMA01Y
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, 225, 229
Prerequisites: CHMA01Y & MATA26Y or MATA29Y &
PHYA10H
Corequisite: MATB41H and PHYA21H are strongly recommended
but not required. Note that MATB41H is a prerequisite for CHMC21H
and that PHYA21H is required in most CHM Programs
Prerequisite: CHMA01Y
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: CHM138, 240, 248, 249, 268, 269
Prerequisite: CHMA01Y
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.
Exclusions: CHM310
Prerequisite: CHMA01Y
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.
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
J.W. Gurd
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
J.W. Gurd
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)
J.W. Gurd
Strongly recommended preparation: (CHMB11Y), CHMB16H, CHMB22Y, CHMB44Y
Replaces CHMC44Y
Advanced topics in environmental chemistry will be
covered at a modern research level. The exact topic will be announced
in the Spring term prior to the course's being offered. Two lectures
per week.
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 Programs.
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. Normally,
students in this course will have completed 15 F.C.E.'s and at
least 1.0 F.C.E. C-level CHM course.
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 Programs.
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 Programs.
| CHMC21H3 | Topics
in Biophysical Chemistry
|
| CHMC42H3 | Organic
Synthesis
|
| CHMD29H3 | Topics
in Physical Chemistry
|
| CHMD35H3 | Symmetry
in Chemistry
|
| CHMD39H3 | Topics
in Inorganic Chemistry
|
| CHMD49H3 | Topics
in Organic Chemistry
|
| CHMD79H3 | Topics
in Biological Chemistry
Prerequisites for D-level Topics Courses: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 Programs. |
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