Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.
CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEM 1P00
Introductory Chemistry
Fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and the periodic table, names and formulas of chemical compounds, principles of chemical bonding, types of chemical reactions, and basic chemical calculations. Tutorials emphasize the development and practice of problem solving skills.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab, tutorial and problems solving session, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BIOL, BION, BMED, BPHY, BTEC, CAST, ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, EVGN, EVGS, HEAR, MSCI, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI, PHYN, PHYS majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BIOL, BION, BMED, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPHY, BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, CAST, ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, EVGN, EVGS, HEAR, MSCI, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI, PHYN, PHYS, PSYB majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Note: open to students with less than 70 percent 4U/M chemistry or equivalent who are enrolled in a program leading to a BSc degree, or with permission from the Department. CHEM 1P00 is designed to assist those with insufficient background in chemistry to succeed in CHEM 1P91 and 1P92. Materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 1P91
Chemical Principles and Properties I
Stoichiometry, inorganic and organic reactions, quantum mechanics, molecular structure and bonding, solutions and their properties, thermochemistry and gas laws.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial, 1.5 hour alternating weeks; plus a minimum of five 3-hour labs per term.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BIOL, BION, BMED, BPHY, BTEC, CAST, ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, EVGN, EVGS, HEAR, IENG, MSCI, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI, PHYN, PHYS majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BIOL, BION, BMED, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPHY, BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, CAST, ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, EVGN, EVGS, HEAR, MSCI, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI, PHYN, PHYS, PSYB majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum 70 percent grade in 4U/M chemistry (or equivalent course), CHEM 1P00 or permission of the Department.
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHEM 1F92 and 1P90.
CHEM 1P92
Chemical Principles and Properties II
Molecular structure, shapes, and behaviour of molecules emphasizing organic compounds, bonding and intermolecular interactions, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium, titrations, entropy, free energy, electrochemistry, and reaction rates.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial, 1.5 hour alternating weeks; plus a minimum of five 3-hour labs per term.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BIOL, BION, BMED, BPHY, BTEC, ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, EVGN, EVGS, HEAR, MSCI, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI, PHYN, PHYS, PSYB majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BIOL, BION, BMED, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPHY, BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, EVGN, EVGS, HEAR, MSCI, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI, PHYN, PHYS majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM (1P90) or 1P91.
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHEM 1F92.
CHEM 2P12
Introduction to Modern Physical Chemistry
Phase equilibrium; gas phase kinetics; electronic structure of atoms and molecules; interaction of light with matter.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial, 2 hours per week; plus a minimum of six 3-hour labs.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F92); one of MATH 1P01 and 1P02, MATH 1P05 and 1P06 (preferred), MATH 1P97.
Note: CHEM 2P63 recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2P20
Principles of Organic Chemistry I
Introduction to the principles and techniques of organic chemistry; correlation of reactions and physical properties of organic compounds with structure and energetic concepts. Introduction to applications of spectroscopy in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Selected experiments in organic preparations and techniques.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), BCHM, BMED, BPHY, BTEC, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI majors and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), BCHM, BMED, BPHY, BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, NEUN, NEUR, OEVI majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F92) (minimum 60 percent) or permission of the instructor.
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2P21
Principles of Organic Chemistry II
Introduction to aromatic molecules and electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Chemistry of natural products, their origin and biological significance. Topics include concepts of carbonyl and carbohydrate chemistry, DNA and an introduction to amino acids and proteins. Selected experiments in organic synthesis, and characterization and analysis.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), BCHM, BMED, BPHY, BTEC, NEUR, OEVI majors and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), BCHM, BMED, BPHY, BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, NEUR, OEVI majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P20.
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace a previously assigned grade and credit obtained in CHEM 2P22.
CHEM 2P30
Introduction to Molecular Symmetry, Structure and Bonding
Molecular symmetry (symmetry elements, operations and point groups) and basic group theory as applied to qualitative molecular orbital theory and bonding in selected p-block molecules, bonding and reactivity in organic molecules and simple Hückel Molecular Orbital (HMO) theory.
Lectures, 3 hours per week
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BPHY, BTEC, OEVI majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BPHY, Bsc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, OEVI majors, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P91 and 1P92.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2P32
Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Basic principles of coordination chemistry. Chemistry and reactions in aqueous solutions; structure and bonding in simple compounds. Introduction to bioinorganic chemistry highlighting the overlap between inorganic chemistry and biology. Survey of the periodic table stressing periodicity of chemical behaviour.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; plus a minimum of six 3-hour labs.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F92).
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2P42
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to analytical methods such as volumetric methods (acid-base, complexometric, precipitation and redox titrations), electroanalytical techniques (potentiometry), spectrophotometry, solvent extraction and chromatography. Statistical treatment of analytical data, chemical equilibria, pH, buffers and chemical activities.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F92).
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2P43
Environmental Chemistry
Topics include using chemistry-based instrumentation and techniques for the detection and quantification of greenhouse gases, carbon, and pollutants.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P92 or SCIE 1P50 and 1P51 or permission from the instructor.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 2P63
Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry
(also offered as BTEC 2P63)
Physical chemistry as applied to biological sciences. Introductory thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, and transport phenomena as applied to proteins, biological membranes and other biological systems. Laboratory work includes kinetic measurements, equilibrium constant measurements and protein purification and characterization.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BPHY, BTEC, OEVI, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHEM (single or combined), CHEN, BCHM, BPHY, BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BSc (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BTEC, OEVI, Sciences (general) students and CHEM minors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F92); one of MATH 1P01 and 1P02, MATH 1P05 and 1P06 (preferred), MATH 1P97.
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2P98
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research project carried out either in the department under the supervision of a faculty member or as an employee in a chemical industry or other suitable laboratory.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined) majors and permission of the Department.
Note: refer to the online guidelines available at brocku.ca/mathematics-science/chemistry/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2P98-3P98-Course-Requirements-and-Assessment.pdf. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P20
Structure and Reactivity of Organic Molecules
Methods for functional group manipulation including oxidation, reduction and the use of protecting groups in organic chemistry. General methods for carbon-carbon bond formation emphasizing three dimensional structure and mechanism. Modern methods of asymmetric synthesis. Selected experiments in synthetic organic chemistry and the handling of air and water sensitive reagents.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21 or permission of the Department.
Note: CHEM 3P40 recommended. May be taken concurrently. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P21
Organic Reactions
The chemistry of amines, heterocyclic and heteroaromatic compounds. Pericyclic reactions and reactive intermediates. Molecular rearrangements, peptide synthesis and protecting groups, design of organic synthesis. Introduction to organic photochemistry and the chemistry of carbenes.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P20.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P30
Main Group Inorganic Chemistry
Systematic inorganic and organometallic chemistry of the main group elements, emphasizing structure, bonding and reactivity in inorganic and organometallic compounds. Selected experiments in inorganic and organometallic synthesis; use of modern structural methods for determination of composition, structure and bonding.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P32.
Note: CHEM 3P40 recommended. May be taken concurrently. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P31
Transition Metal Chemistry
d-Block metal chemistry. Magnetic and electronic properties of metal complexes under different coordination geometries and environments. First row transition metals, their properties, chemical reactivity and applications in materials science, magnetism, optics and nanotechnology. Organometallic compounds of d-block elements and their applications in catalysis.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P30.
Note: CHEM 3P40 recommended. May be taken concurrently. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P40
Spectroscopic Techniques for Structure Elucidation
Use of instrumental methods for the determination of structures of molecules. Techniques will include mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, covered Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, visible and UV spectroscopy, computerized data manipulation.
Lectures, tutorial, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P20.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P41
Instrumental Methods for Quantitative Analysis
Modern instrumentation and their applications to quantitative analysis of atomic and molecular species. Separation methods such as gas, liquid and supercritical fluid chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. Techniques such as UV-vis absorption, atomic absorption, atomic emission, atomic fluorescence and mass spectrometry. Emphasis on sample preparation and cleanup, and quality assurance/quality control.
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P42.
Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P51
Quantum Chemistry
Schrodinger equation, solution of the harmonic oscillator problem, hydrogen atom, angular momentum theory, variational method with applications to atomic and molecular systems, molecular orbital theory and simple group theory. Classical quantum experiments include Youngs double slit experiment, photoelectric effect, and DNA structure elucidation.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab, 2 hours per week; tutorial, 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P12.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P53
Atomic and Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Group theory and theory of electro-magnetic radiation and spectroscopic transitions. Rotational and vibrational spectroscopy (Microwave, IR, Raman); atomic and molecular electronic spectroscopy (UV/Visible); magnetic resonance (NMR, EPR).
Lectures, lab, 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P51.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P60
Industrial Chemistry
Principles and practice of industrial chemistry. Survey of the chemical industry, pollution control, plant design, corrosion and similar topics. Selected industrial processes will be discussed in detail. Tours of chemical plants and industrial laboratories.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; seminar, plant tour, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): two credits from CHEM 2P12, 2P20, 2P21, 2P30, 2P32, 2P42, 2P63.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P61
Organic Chemistry in Industry
Industrial organic chemicals including raw materials, base and commodity chemicals, and chemicals with specialized applications, such as dyes and pigments, fluorophores, agrochemicals, surfactants, and pharmaceuticals.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P20, 2P21 and 2P63.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 3P62
Bio-organic Chemistry
(also offered as BTEC 3P62)
Mechanistic description of the biosynthesis and metabolism of natural products including alkaloids, terpenes and acetate-derived compounds. Selected examples of biologically/medicinally active classes of natural products along with their physiological modes of activity.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P63
Indigenous Medicine and Medicinal Chemistry
Indigenous speakers discuss Indigenous medical practices followed by discussions of underlying chemical and pharmacological principles and rationales. Topics will include discussion of natural products in medicine, mechanisms of action, sustainable harvesting of medicinally important plants, and physicochemical properties of drugs.
Lecture, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P20, CHEM 2P21
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 3P93
Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
(also offered as BTEC 3P93)
Chemistry and structure of nucleic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates. Selected aspects of chemical synthesis and biosynthesis, including mechanisms of protein folding, post-translational modification, targeting, sequencing, detection techniques and biochemical/medical applications of these molecules.
Lectures 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 3P98
Undergraduate Research Project
Undergraduate research project carried out either in the department under the supervision of a faculty member or as an employee in a chemical industry or other suitable laboratory.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined) majors with 9.0 overall credits and permission of the Department.
Note: refer to the online guideline available at brocku.ca/mathematics-science/chemistry/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2P98-3P98-Course-Requirements-and-Assessment.pdf. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4F90
Research Project
Experimental or theoretical research to be carried out under faculty supervision.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined) and BCHM majors with approval to year 4 (honours) and permission of the Chair.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P40 or 3P41.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 4F91.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4F91
Thesis
The thesis incorporates the results of the research in CHEM 4F90 and forms the basis for a seminar to be presented by the student.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined) and BCHM majors with approval to year 4 (honours) and permission of the Chair.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P40 or 3P41.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 4F90.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P01
Special Topics
Tutorials, seminars, special projects or directed readings in an area of chemistry.
Lectures/seminar/ tutorial, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHEM (single or combined) majors with a minimum of 14.0 overall credits and permission of the Chair.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P17
Biophysical Photochemistry
Principles of light induced processes such as electron, energy and signal transfer and their role in biological systems. Marcus theory, Dexter and Foerster mechanisms of energy transfer. The optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy of excited states.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P40, 3P53 or permission of the instructor.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P21
Organic Reactions and Synthesis
Organic reaction mechanisms. Named reactions and their use in synthesis. Review of basic physical organic principles. Emphasis on selectivity and stereochemistry in modern synthetic methods including organometallic reactions.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P21.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P22
Organic Reactions and Mechanisms
Topics include conformational analysis, introduction to transition state theory and the description of stereo and electronic control in organic reactions. Pertinent applications will be taken from the recent literature.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P21.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P23
Organometallics in Organic Synthesis
Use of organometallic reagents for organic transformations. Metalation and trans-metalation using organolithium, magnesium, cerium and zinc reagents; stable precursors and reactive intermediates in transition metal catalyzed organic reactions employing palladium, nickel, ruthenium, and other metals. Topics from recent literature involving applications to organic synthesis, emphasizing stereoselectivity.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P21 or CHEM 3P20 and 3P31.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 4P26
Toxicological Chemistry and Biochemistry
(also offered as BTEC 4P26)
Principles of toxicology. Key enzymes involved in the metabolism and biotransformation of xenobiotics. Actions of xenbiotics on nucleic acids, proteins and lipids. Biochemical mechanisms of the toxicity of selected xenobiotics such as toxins, common toxic chemicals, drugs and pesticides. Identification of xenobiotics in biological systems.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have a minimum of 10.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21 or permission of the instructor.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 4P27
Enzyme and Co-enzyme Mechanisms
(also offered as BTEC 4P27)
Hydrolytic and other processes catalyzed by enzymes lacking non-protein prosthetic groups; transferase reactions involving biotin, pyridoxal phosphate, thiamine pyrophosphate, folic acid and cobalamin; oxidation mechanisms involving pyridine nucleotides, flavoenzymes, hydroperoxidases and oxgenases.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21, BCHM 3P01and 3P02.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 4P28
Bio-organic Chemistry: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids
(also offered as BTEC 4P28)
Topics include mono and oligosaccharides, preparative carbohydrate chemistry, neoglycoconjugates, immunochemistry of carbohydrates, nucleosides and nucleotides, oligonucleotide synthesis, medicinal chemistry of oligonucleotides, amino acids, protein structures, peptide chemistry and post-translational modifications.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P30
Advanced Co-ordination Chemistry
Bonding and electronic structure of transition metal coordination complexes through an application of symmetry properties and group theory tools. Topics include bonding, electronic structure and properties (ligand field theory), molecular magnetism, EPR properties.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P32 and 3P51.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P31
Advanced Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
Continuation of CHEM 3P30 and 3P31 focusing on advanced topics of inorganic and organometallic chemistry of main group and transition metal elements, emphasizing the use of modern physical methods for determination of composition, structure and bonding of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3P31 and 3P53.
Note: CHEM 3P53 may be taken concurrently with permission of the instructor. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P32
Biological Inorganic Chemistry
Overview of biological inorganic chemistry focusing on the uptake, transport and storage of metal ions, electron-transfer systems, hydrolytic enzymes, oxygen transport/activation, nitrogen metabolism and metallotherapeutics.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have a minimum of 12.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21 and 2P32.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P34
Structure Determination by X-ray Crystallography
X-ray diffraction by crystalline materials to determine the structures of small molecules. Topics may include crystal growth, selection and mounting, X-ray generation, crystal symmetry and space groups, X-ray diffraction, the phase problem, structure solution and refinement, and interpretation and presentation of structural data.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P32; three CHEM credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.
Note: CHEM 4P30 recommended. May be taken concurrently. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P60
Principles of Polymer Chemistry
Polymer synthesis involving condensation, living anionic and cationic polymerization and atom transfer radical polymerization. Cross-linked and dendritic polymers and their properties, and the role played by polymers in biomedical applications such as drug delivery and implantable devices.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P20 and 2P21.
Note: CHEM 3P20 and 3P21 are recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P61
Principles of Silicon Chemistry
Chemistry of silicon in organic, organometallic and polymeric compounds emphasizing structure, bonding and reactivity. Applications of silicon in the biomedical field and the interaction with biomolecules.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P20 and 2P21.
Note: CHEM 2P32, 3P20 and 3P21 are recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
*CHEM 4P67
Biophysical Techniques
(also offered as BCHM 4P67 and BTEC 4P67)
Modern instrumental methods of biotechnology emphasizing understanding theory. Development of newer technologies which utilize biological components. Topics include optical, X-ray and NMR techniques, separation techniques, hybridization assays, immunoassays, biosensors and mass spectral techniques; membrane chemistry.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2P21 and 2P63 or permission of the instructor.
Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 4P92
Library Research and Seminar
Detailed study of the scientific literature under faculty supervision.
Restriction: open to students in the BSc with Major Chemistry program with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits or permission of the Department.
Note: the results of the study will be written up in a major essay and presented as a formal seminar. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
SCIENCE COURSES
SCIS 1P50
Science in Society I
Basic questions and problems in understanding the nature of science in relation to current environmental issues and their impact on society. Most common scientific concepts and theories associated with major environmental problems facing the world today.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; seminar, 1 hour alternate weeks.
Note: for non-science majors. Co-ordinated through the Department of Chemistry. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SCIE 1P50.
SCIS 1P51
Science and Society II
Introduction to interrelationships between science, technology and society. Topics include the nature of science and technology, genetic engineering, pharmaceutical industry and food additives.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; seminar, 1 hour alternate weeks.
Note: for non-science majors. Co-ordinated through the Department of Chemistry. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SCIE 1P51.
SCIS 1P52
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Basic chemical knowledge needed to evaluate current controversies involving food, health, drug and energy issues.
Lectures, 3 hours per week; seminar, 1 hour alternate weeks.
Note: intended for non-science majors. Co-ordinated through the Department of Chemistry. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SCIE 1P52.
CO-OP COURSES
CHEM 0N01
Work Placement I
First co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
CHEM 0N02
Work Placement II
Second co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
CHEM 0N03
Work Placement III
Third co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
CHEM 0N04
Work Placement IV
Optional Co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
CHEM 0N05
Work Placement V
Optional Co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
CHEM 2C01
Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration I
Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 0N01.
Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2C02
Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration II
Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 0N02.
Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2C03
Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration III
Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 0N03.
Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2C04
Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration IV
Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 0N04.
Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
CHEM 2C05
Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration V
Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.
Restriction: open to CHEM Co-op students.
Prerequisite(s): SCIE 0N90.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 0N05.
Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
SCIE 0N90
Co-op Professional Preparation
Provides students with the tools, resources and skills to maximize co-op employment and professional development opportunities.
Lectures, presentations, site visits, 1.5 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Science Co-op students.
Note: see Director of Co-op, Career and Experiential Education. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
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