XII. Course Descriptions
Chemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Credit may be obtained in only 1 of CHEM*1040, CHEM*1100; 1 of CHEM*2400, CHEM*2480; 1 of CHEM*2820, CHEM*2880.
*A 1 hour tutorial is scheduled in the third hour of the time slot. Laboratory period extends 3 hours.
Laboratory Deposit:
During the first week of classes, a refundable laboratory deposit of $10.00 will be collected from each student who registers in any of the courses in Chemistry, designated below by the symbol "+". Breakages will be charged against this deposit.
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CHEM*1040 General Chemistry I F,W (3-3) [0.50]
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| A course which introduces concepts of chemistry, the central link between the physical and biological sciences. Principles discussed include chemical bonding, simple reactions and stoichiometry, chemical equilibria and solution equilibria (acids, bases, and buffers), and introductory organic chemistry. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of 4U Chemistry, OAC Chemistry (or equivalent), CHEM*1060
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*1100, CHEM*1300
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CHEM*1060 Introductory Chemistry F (3-0) [0.50]
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| A course stressing fundamental principles of chemistry, designed for students without 4U or OAC Chemistry or equivalent. Topics include: atomic theory, the periodic table, stoichiometry, properties of gases and liquids, acid-base concepts and chemical equilibria. This course is intended only for students who require the equivalent of 4U or OAC Chemistry in order to proceed to CHEM*1040 or CHEM*1300. |
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CHEM*1100 Chemistry Today F (3-0) [0.50]
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| A chemistry course for non-scientists. This course will outline the involvement of chemistry in our daily lives and will provide an appreciation of chemistry from atoms to important complex molecules. Topics will include energy sources, air and water pollution, natural and synthetic polymers, household chemicals, foods, drugs and biochemicals. |
| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*1040, CHEM*1300
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CHEM*1300 Introductory Environmental Chemistry F (3-3) [0.50]
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| This course presents the fundamentals of chemistry in the context of the environment in the modern industrial world. The core content includes general chemical principles such as stoichiometry, equilibrium and reaction energetics, illustrated with cases and examples that relate these principles to contemporary environmental problems. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of 4U Chemistry, OAC Chemistry, CHEM*1060
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*1040, CHEM*1100
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CHEM*1310 Introductory Environmental Chemistry II W (3-3) [0.50]
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| This course extends the foundation of general and physical chemistry for environmental sciences to provide a basis for the understanding of the dynamic behaviour of chemical systems in the external world. The core content includes principles of thermodynamics, photochemistry, electrochemistry and kinetics, illustrated with cases and examples that relate these principles to contemporary environmental problems. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1300
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*1050
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CHEM*2060 Structure and Bonding F (3-2) [0.50]
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| Applications of symmetry, simple crystal structures and principles of bonding. Molecular orbital theory is used to explain the fundamental relationship between electronic and molecular structure. This course provides the elementary quantum background for an understanding of the electronic structures of atoms and molecules. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050, MATH*1210, PHYS*1010
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CHEM*2070 Structure and Spectroscopy S,W (3-2) [0.50]
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| An introduction to spectroscopy and its relationship to molecular structure and dynamics. Rotational, vibrational, electronic and magnetic resonance spectroscopies will be studied. Concepts introduced in CHEM*2060 will be applied to chemical and biochemical problems through spectroscopic techniques. Central to this course is the use of spectroscopy for the determination of molecular structures and the investigation of molecular motions. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2060
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CHEM*2400 Analytical Chemistry I S,F,W (2-6) [0.75]
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| Quantitative analysis of important inorganic species in solution by volumetric, gravimetric and spectrophotometric techniques. Spreadsheet applications to solution equilibria and data analysis. This course is intended to build the foundations of good analytical laboratory practice. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050 or IPS*1200
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*2480
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CHEM*2580 Introductory Biochemistry S,F,W (3-3) [0.50]
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| The evolution, chemical structure, and biological roles of the major molecular components of the cell: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, enzymology, intermediary metabolism, with emphasis on catabolic processes. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050 or CHEM*2300
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CHEM*2700 Organic Chemistry I S,W (3-3) [0.50]
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| An introduction to organic chemistry, stereochemistry, discussion of the major mechanisms and related reactions: nucleophilic substitution and elimination, electrophilic addition, free radical reactions, electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition and nucleophilic acyl substitution. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*2300
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CHEM*2880 Physical Chemistry F (3-2) [0.50]
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| A survey course for students who are not specializing in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical physics. Topics include basic thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, macromolecular binding, chemical kinetics, enzyme kinetics, transport processes, colligative properties and spectroscopy. This course describes macroscopic observable properties of matter in terms of molecular concepts. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050, (1 of MATH*1000, MATH*1080, MATH*1200) |
| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*2820
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CHEM*3560 Structure and Function in Biochemistry F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course develops the understanding of biochemical processes, by examining the enzymatic molecular mechanisms underlying specific cellular and physiological systems. Examples may include oxygen binding/transport and the evolution of globin genes/proteins; regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism; proteins that change shape, including enzymes, membrane proteins, and prion proteins, blood clotting; neurotransmission. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2580
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CHEM*3640 Chemistry of the Elements I F (3-3) [0.50]
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| A comprehensive introduction to concepts used by inorganic chemists to describe the structure, properties, and reactivity of compounds of the main group elements. The most important concepts covered are: Electronic Structure of Atoms, Symmetry, MO theory, Acids and Basis, Structure of Solids, Trends in the Periodic System. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2070
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CHEM*3650 Chemistry of the Elements II W (3-3) [0.50]
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| The chemistry and structure of transition metal compounds; electronic spectral and structural properties of transition metal complexes; mechanisms of their substitution and redox reactions. Introduction to organometallic chemistry. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3640
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CHEM*3750 Organic Chemistry II S,F (3-3) [0.50]
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| A continuation of the coverage of fundamental aspects of organic chemistry using an assimilation of carbonyl chemistry, unsaturated systems and carbon-carbon bond forming processes to acquaint students with methods of organic synthesis. Topics also include an introduction to spectroscopic methods for the identification of organic compounds. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2700
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CHEM*3760 Organic Chemistry III W (3-3) [0.50]
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| An in-depth treatment of various aspects of organic chemistry. This will include such topics as the chemistry of heterocycles, bio-organic chemistry, polar rearrangements, organic photochemistry and a detailed discussion of organic spectroscopy. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3750, CHEM*2070
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CHEM*4540 Enzymology W (2-4) [0.50]
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| A laboratory-intensive course. Enzyme active sites and the mechisms of enzyme action; enzyme kinetics and regulation; recombinant proteins and site-directed mutagenesis as tools for understanding enzymes. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3560 (may be taken concurrently), CHEM*3570
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CHEM*4580 Membrane Biochemistry W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An examination at the molecular level of structure and functions of cell membranes, cell surfaces and associated structures. Topics may include: membrane lipids; membrane protein structure; membrane transporters; ATP production; cytoskeleton; cell surface carbohydrates; membrane biogenesis; signal transduction. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3560 or CHEM*3570
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CHEM*4720 Organic Reactivity W (3-0) [0.50]
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| Introduction to physical organic chemistry, including discussion of reactive intermediates, substituent effects, medium effects, the mechanisms of organic reactions and the theoretical description of the bonding in organic molecules. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3760 (may be taken concurrently) |
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CHEM*4730 Synthetic Organic Chemistry F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Introduction to synthetic organic chemistry, including discussion of retrosynthetic analysis, natural products and organic reactions. The integration of these topics for the rational design of synthetic schemes will also be discussed. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3760
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CHEM*4740 Topics in Bio-Organic Chemistry W (3-0) [0.50]
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| This course covers the principles, methods and techniques of current bio-organic chemistry with emphasis on modern synthetic and analysis methods applied to biological molecules, a molecular based approach to structure recognition, and an introduction to molecular modelling and drug design. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2580, CHEM*3750
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CHEM*4900 Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Project I S,F,W (0-9) [0.75]
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| Research project and seminar in chemistry and biochemistry. This course is designed to provide senior undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct research in an area of chemistry or biochemistry. Students must make arrangements with both a faculty supervisor and the course coordinator prior to registration. Students cannot choose a supervisor with whom they already have research experience in another capacity (e.g. a summer research position). Students should note that most projects are of two semesters' duration, and should plan their studies on the expectation that they will also register in CHEM*4910 in a subsequent semester. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
5.00 credits in chemistry or biochemistry including 1.50 credits from (CHEM*3430 or CHEM*3450), CHEM*3570, CHEM*3640, CHEM*3650, CHEM*3760, CHEM*3870, CHEM*4540
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| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
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