Environmental Chemistry Specialist (HBSc)

Complete 4.5 credits:

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 or CHMA12H3 Advanced General Chemistry]

EESA01H3 Introduction to Environmental Science

EESA06H3 Introduction to Planet Earth

MATA29H3 or MATA30H3 Calculus I for Physical Sciences 

MATA35H3 or MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences

PHYA10H3 Physics I for the Physical Sciences or PHYA11H3 Physics I for the Life Sciences

• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program.

• Attend Facilitated Study Groups.
• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth library research assistance.
• Writing support is available at the Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL) Writing Centre.
• Chemistry support is available at the Chemistry Help Centre.

• Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties.
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.

• Join the Environmental and Physical Sciences Students’ Association (EPSA) and Chemistry Society (CSU) and get involved in their activities.
• Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development. 

• Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on CLNx.
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU's Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

Complete 4.5 credits:

CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry

CHMB23H3 Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Theory and Practice

CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I

CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II

CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry

EESB15H3 Earth History

and 0.5 credit from the following:

CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy

CHMB62H3 Introduction to Biochemistry

and 0.5 credit from the following:

EESB03H3 Principles of Climatology

EESB19H3 Mineralogy

• Use Degree Explorer and meet with your Program Advisor to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Check the Research Catalogue and jobs on CLNx for possible research opportunities.
• Drop by the Math & Statistics Learning Centre to have your course-related questions answered.
• Consider doing a directed research course: PSCB90H3 - Physical Sciences Research Experience.

• Check out Global Research Abroad opportunities through the International Student Centre (ISC) to gain valuable international and research experiences.

• Look into International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning opportunities, such as the Summer Abroad, Explore, or Student Exchange Programs.
• Participate in outreach events organized by EPSA and the Chemistry Society.

• Gain experience by applying for a summer, part-time or Work Study position via CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

Complete 4.0 credits from the following:

CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation

EESC07H3 Groundwater

EESC20H3 Geochemistry

STAB22H3 Statistics I

and 1.5 credits from the following:

CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation

CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms

CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis

CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry

and 0.5 credit from the following:

EESB04H3 Principles of Hydrology

EESB05H3 Principles of Soil Science

• Volunteer in a research lab to gain experience for graduate or professional school.
• Enter to win the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.

• Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, student groups, DSL and the AA&CC.

• Run for an elected position in EPSA or the Chemistry Society or another campus club.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.

Complete 3.0 credits:

CHMD16H3 Environmental and Analytical Chemistry

EESC13H3 Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing

EESD02H3 Contaminant Hydrogeology

EESD15H3 Fundamentals of Site Remediation

and 1.0 credit from the following:

including 0.5 credits from CHMD90Y3, CHMD91H3 and CHMD92H3:

CHMD11H3 Application of Spectroscopy in Chemical Structure Determination

CHMD59H3 Modelling the Fate of Organic Chemicals in the Environment

CHMD89H3 Introduction to Green Chemistry

CHMD90Y3 Directed Research in Chemistry

CHMD91H3 Directed Research in Chemistry

CHMD92H3 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Course

• Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Apply for the Academic Travel Fund through DSL to conduct research, present at a conference, or engage with the academic community internationally.

• Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning into the work field or further education.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
• Discuss grad school plans early with staff at the AA&CC and your professors; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.