X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Chemistry (CHEM)
Department of Chemistry, College of Physical and Engineering Science
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. The major will require the completion of 20.25 credits as indicated below:
Semester 1
BIOL*1030 | [0.50] | Biology I |
CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
MATH*1200 | [0.50] | Calculus I |
PHYS*1000 | [0.50] | An Introduction to Mechanics |
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3.
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7 and 8
CHEM*3440 | [0.50] | Analytical Chemistry III: Analytical Instrumentation |
3.00 Chemistry or Biochemistry** | ||
1.50 electives* |
*selection of electives is subject to the following:
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At least 1.00 credits must be in the Arts & Social Sciences.
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Approval of the Faculty Advisor must be obtained for the selection of courses not listed as restrictive electives.
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Options for an "Area of Focus" or a minor are available. Subject areas include Biochemistry, Computing and Information Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics. Please consult with your Faculty Advisor for more detail.
**3.00 credits from the 3000/4000 level as follows:
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1.50 comprising of (CHEM*3870 or CHEM*4880), (CHEM*4620 or CHEM*4630), (CHEM*4720 or CHEM*4730)
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1.50 chosen from CHEM*3870, CHEM*4010, CHEM*4400, BIOC*4520, BIOC*4540,BIOC*4580, CHEM*4620, CHEM*4630, CHEM*4720, CHEM*4730, CHEM*4740, CHEM*4880, CHEM*4900, CHEM*4910, MCB*4050, MCB*4080, TOX*4590
Note:
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Some of these courses may have to be taken in Semester 6.
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Some of these courses are offered only in alternate years, and some have additional prerequisites for which the student must plan ahead, with the assistance of the faculty advisor.