XII. Course Descriptions
Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
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.
| CHEM*1040 General Chemistry I F,W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4U Chemistry, (or equivalent) or CHEM*1060 |
| CHEM*1050 General Chemistry II F,W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course provides an introductory study of the fundamental principles governing chemical transformations: thermodynamics
(energy, enthalpy, and entropy); kinetics (the study of rates of reactions); and redox/electrochemistry.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1040 |
| CHEM*1060 Introductory Chemistry F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course stresses fundamental principles of chemistry and is designed for students without 4U 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 Chemistry in order to proceed
to CHEM*1040. (Also offered in Distance Education format.)
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| CHEM*1100 Chemistry Today F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This chemistry course for non-scientists 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. (Also offered in Distance Education format.)
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*1040 |
| CHEM*2060 Structure and Bonding F (3-1.5) [0.50] |
| This course covers the 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050, MATH*1210, PHYS*1010 |
| CHEM*2070 Structure and Spectroscopy S,W (3-1.5) [0.50] |
| This course provides 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2060 |
| CHEM*2400 Analytical Chemistry I S,F,W (3-6) [0.75] |
| This course provides instruction in quantitative analysis of important inorganic species in solution by volumetric, gravimetric
and spectrophotometric techniques. The students will utilize spreadsheet applications to study solution equilibria and data
analysis. This course is intended to build the foundations of good analytical laboratory practice.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050 |
| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*2480 |
| CHEM*2700 Organic Chemistry I S,W (3-3) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050 |
| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*2300 |
| CHEM*2880 Physical Chemistry F (3-1.5) [0.50] |
| This survey course is intended for students who are not specializing in chemistry 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*1050, (1 of MATH*1000, MATH*1080, MATH*1200)
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| Restriction(s): |
CHEM*2820 |
| CHEM*3640 Chemistry of the Elements I F (3-3) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2070 |
| CHEM*3650 Chemistry of the Elements II W (3-3) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3640 |
| CHEM*3750 Organic Chemistry II S,F (3-3) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2700 |
| CHEM*3760 Organic Chemistry III W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course provides an in-depth treatment of various aspects of organic chemistry. This will include such topics as the chemistry
of heterocycles, polar rearrangements, organic photochemistry, synthetic planning and a detailed discussion of organic spectroscopy.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*2070, CHEM*3750 |
| CHEM*4720 Organic Reactivity W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is an 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.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3760 |
| Co-requisite(s): |
CHEM*3760 |
| CHEM*4730 Synthetic Organic Chemistry F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an introduction to synthetic organic chemistry, including discussion of retrosynthetic analysis, modern
synthetic methods, organic reaction, and syntheses of natural products. The integration of these topics for the rational design
of synthetic schemes will also be discussed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
CHEM*3760 or XSEN*4020 |
| CHEM*4740 Topics in Bio-Organic Chemistry F (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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 modeling and drug design.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580, CHEM*3750 |
| CHEM*4900 Chemistry Research Project I S,F,W (0-9) [0.75] |
| This research project and seminar in chemistry is designed to provide senior undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct
research in an area of chemistry. 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). The project supervisor must be a faculty member of the Chemistry Department. 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
5.00 credits in chemistry including 1.50 credits from (CHEM*3430 or CHEM*3450), CHEM*3640, CHEM*3650, CHEM*3750, CHEM*3760, CHEM*3870 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
