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• SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
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• SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY
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• MAJOR PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY
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• MAJOR PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY
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• CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
• CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
• 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
• CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
• CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
• CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation
• CHMC20H3 Intermediate Physical Chemistry
• CHMC21H3 Topics in Biophysical Chemistry
• CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
• CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
• CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis
• CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
• CHMD29H3 Topics in Physical Chemistry
• CHMD35H3 Symmetry in Chemistry
• CHMD39H3 Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
• CHMD49H3 Topics in Organic Chemistry
• CHMD59H3 Topics in Environmental Chemistry
• CHMD79H3 Topics in Biological Chemistry
• CHMD90Y3 Directed Research
• CHMD91H3 Directed Research

(B.Sc.)

Faculty List

Discipline Representative: D.J. Donaldson

(416-287-7213)

Co-ordinator of First Year Studies in Chemistry: A. Verner (416-287-7224)

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 courses in chemistry are CHMA10H and CHMA11H which must be taken by those who wish to take further chemistry courses or who require chemistry for another science.

Completion of CHMA10H and CHMA11H 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 St. George Series	Complete Scarborough Courses
430	CHMA10H CHMA11H CHMB16H CHMB31H & CHMC31Y
440 (except 447)	CHMA10H CHMA11H CHMB41H CHMB42H CHMC41H & CHMC42H/C47H

NOTE: Timetabling constraints usually preclude UTSC 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 CHMA10H, CHMA11H, MATA30H/A31H, MATA36H/A37H, 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 185) and the Co-operative Programs (page 71) sections of this Calendar for further information .

Please refer to the Physical Sciences Scarborough preamble on page 185 for a list of the Programs offered.

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

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 FCEs (full credits equivalents):

First Year:

*Students should note that MATB41H is a prerequisite for CHMC21H and that MATA36H/A37H is a prerequisite for MATB41H. MATA36H/A37H is strongly recommended over MATA35H in order that future course selection is not compromised.

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SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY

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 FCEs (full credit equivalents) as follows:

First Year:

Second Year:

Third Year:

Fourth Year:

MAJOR PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY

This Program offers the possibility of obtaining an introduction to all of the sub-disciplines of Chemistry. Students should complete the following 7.5 FCEs (full credit equivalents):

First Year:

Second and Later Years:

PHY110 is not an acceptable substitute for [PHYA10H & PHYA21H]

** Students should note that if they are going to select CHMB20H and CHMB21H, then MATA30H/A31H, MATA36H/A37H, PHYA10H and PHYA21H are prerequisites; if CHMC21H is chosen, CHMB20H, CHMB21H and MATB41F are prerequisites.

MAJOR PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY

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 FCEs (full credit equivalents):

First Year:

Second and Later Years:

* If CHMB20H/CHMB21H are chosen, MATA30H/A31H, MATA35H/A36H/A37H, PHYA10H and PHYA21H are required.

CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding

CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms

CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry

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.
Exclusion: (CHMB11Y)
Prerequisite: CHMA10H & CHMA11H

Recommended: CHMB31H

CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics

CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy

CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I

CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II

CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry

This course will include an introduction to atmospheric chemistry, aqueous chemistry, some agricultural and industrial chemistry, and chemical analysis of contaminants and pollutants.
Exclusions: CHM310
Prerequisite: CHMA10H & CHMA11H

CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation

Recommended: CHMB20H & CHMB21H

CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation

This course will provide 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 environmental samples.
Prerequisite: CHMC11H

CHMC20H3 Intermediate Physical Chemistry

CHMC21H3 Topics in Biophysical Chemistry

CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

Strongly recommended preparation: CHMB16H, CHMB20H, CHMB21H, CHMB41H & CHMB42H

CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms

CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis

Replaces CHMC44Y

CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry

CHMD29H3 Topics in Physical Chemistry

CHMD35H3 Symmetry 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.
Prerequisite: CHMC33H or CHMC31H or (CHMC44Y) or CHMC41H or permission of the instructor

CHMD39H3 Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

CHMD49H3 Topics in Organic Chemistry

CHMD59H3 Topics in Environmental Chemistry

CHMD79H3 Topics in Biological Chemistry

CHMD90Y3 Directed Research

CHMD91H3 Directed Research

Note for students planning to register in CHMD90Y or CHMD91H.

Students should apply to the course co-ordinator by June 20 ^th to be admitted into the course. The course co-ordinator (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 credits in total including at least 1.0 FCE of C-level CHM courses containing a lab component (i.e. CHMC16, CHMC31, CHMC41/CHMC42, BGYC23) will be accepted into the course. Research supervisors should normally be members of the CHM group at UTSC. Potential supervisors outside these groups must identify a co-supervisor who is a member of the CHM group at UTSC. Students doing research at the St. George campus will be graded with the cohort of 4 ^th year research students in the Chemistry department; those pursuing their research at UTSC will be graded with the UTSC cohort.