2000-2001 Calendar: CHM Chemistry

CHM Chemistry

Introduction

Chemistry is a challenging intellectual pursuit and a dominant force in shaping our civilization. Chemistry places strong emphasis on an understanding of the structures and properties of individual atoms and molecules, and on using this understanding to interpret and predict the behaviour of matter. Many of the concepts of physics, and the methods of mathematics, are basic to chemistry. Chemistry is of fundamental importance to many other subjects including astrophysics, biological sciences, environmental science, geology, materials science, and medical sciences. These and other aspects of the subject are reflected in the courses offered, and the programs recommended by the Department.

The Department has made extensive changes to its course and program offerings in the last few years. These changes included a revision of first year courses, substantial modifications to later-year courses, the introduction of new specialist programs in Biological Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, and in Environmental Chemistry, and more flexibility for students choosing areas of specialization both within chemistry and in combination with other disciplines.

Students can choose between two first year options according to their intended area of specialization.

CHM 151Y is the course strongly recommended for all students who will be following one of the specialist programs involving chemistry, or who will be including a substantial amount of chemistry in their eventual programs of study.

The combination of CHM 138H with CHM 139H is recommended for students who intend to take programs in the Life or Health Sciences which do not require a large amount of chemistry. It is also the most appropriate course for students applying for entry into professional programs. These courses may be taken in any order.

The outlines of these first year courses, together with those for later-year offerings, are shown in this calendar. More detailed information is available from the Department and is printed in the Department of Chemistry’s Undergraduate Handbook as well as being available on the World Wide Web at http://www.chem.utoronto.ca. Students who are following programs that contain a substantial number of chemistry courses are strongly advised to take courses in the proper year (i.e. 200-series in second year, etc.). Following this sequence will enhance the level and balance of preparation for all later year courses, and some irreconcilable timetable conflicts will be avoided.

Students whose current programs may be affected by the introduction of new or revised chemistry courses are advised to consult the Department at the earliest possible opportunity.

The Professional Experience Year program (“PEY”: see also Page 22) is available to eligible students after their second year of study. The PEY program is an optional 16-month work term providing industrial experience; its length often allows students to have the rewarding experience of initiating and completing a major project.

Students requiring more information about Chemistry programs and courses are invited to visit or phone the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories, Room 151 (978-6033).

CHEMISTRY PROGRAMS

BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (Hon.B.Sc.) Consult Professor A. Woolley, Department of Chemistry.
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

Specialist program:
(13 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)

First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y

Second and Higher Years:

1. BIO 250Y; CHM 222Y/225Y, 238Y, 248Y, 347H, 348H, 379H
2. 3.5 300/400-series courses in BCH or CHM, including CHM 437H, 447H, and two other 400-level CHM half courses
NOTE: Students may qualify for Chemistry Major after 3 years

CHEMICAL PHYSICS (Hon.B.Sc.) Consult Professor S.G. Whittington, Department of Chemistry, and Professor B. Statt, Department of Physics.
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

Specialist program:
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 1.5 400-series courses)

First Year:
CHM 151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H), MAT 137Y/157Y; PHY 140Y

Higher Years:

1. APM 346H; CHM 225Y, 326H/328H; MAT 223H/240H, 235Y, 244H, 334H; PHY 251H, 255H, 351H, 352H; CHM 423H/PHY (355H, 457H)
2. Two full course equivalents from CHM 217H, 238Y, 248Y, 314Y, 338H, 348H
3. Four 400-series half-courses in CHM/PHY
NOTE: Students may qualify for Chemistry Major after 3 years

CHEMISTRY (B.Sc.) Consult Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry.
Enrolment in the Specialist, Major and Minor Chemistry programs requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(13 full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 400-series courses)

First Year:
CHM 151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y

Second Year:
CHM 217H, 225Y, 238Y, 248Y; MAT 235Y

Third and Fourth Years:

1. CHM 326H/328H
2. Five 300/400-level full course equivalents in CHM/MAT/another science, including at least two of CHM 314Y, 326H, 328H, 338H, 346H/348H, 379H and at least three 400-level CHM full course equivalents

Major program (B.Sc.):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
CHM 151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H); MAT 135Y/137Y

Second Year:
At least two of CHM 217H, 222Y/225Y, 238Y, 240Y/248Y

Third Year:
At least two of CHM 314Y, 326H/328H, 338H, 346H/348H, 379H

Fourth Year:
Further 200/300/400-level CHM courses to make a total of seven CHM full course equivalents (CHM 200Y, 299Y excluded)

Minor program (B.Sc.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
CHM 151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H)

Second Year:
At least one of CHM 217H, 222Y/225Y, 238Y, 240Y/248Y

Third Year:
At least one of CHM 314Y, 326H/328H, 338H, 346H/348H, 379H

Fourth Year:
Further 200/300/400-level CHM courses to make a total of four CHM full course equivalents (CHM 200Y excluded)

CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY (Hon.B.Sc.) Consult Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry, and Professor G.S. Henderson, Department of Geology.
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

Specialist program:
(12 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
CHM 151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y*

Second Year:
CHM 217H, 238Y; GLG 206H, 207H, 216H/217H

Third and Fourth Years:

1. CHM 225Y, 248Y, 338H, 314Y/346H/348H
2. Two 400-series half-courses in CHM; GLG 318H, 319H, 340H
3. Three 300+series half-courses in GLG
NOTE: Students may qualify for Chemistry Major after 3 years
*JGF 150Y/GLG 110H is recommended but not required in the program.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (Hon.B.Sc.) Consult Professor S.A. Mabury, Department of Chemistry
Enrolment in this program is limited. It requires prior completion of 4 courses with a minimum GPA of 2.3. Three courses must be from the First Year list. Apply through the Division of the Environment by: 1st Round: April 1 - May 14; 2nd Round: July 12 - August 13 at: http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/ofr/enrolment

Specialist program:
(15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H)/(138H, 139H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y

Second Year:
CHM 217H, 222Y/225Y, 238Y, 240/248Y; ENV 235Y

Third and Fourth Years:

1. CHM 310H, 410H, 415H; ENV 221Y, 234Y, 321Y
2. One additional FCE from 300/400-series CHM courses
JIE 410H/CHM 418Y/428Y/439Y*/449Y/(ENV 421H and an additional half course from 300/400-series CHM or another approved option) *CHM 439Y has the prerequisite CHM 438H

Minor program in Environmental Chemistry — See Division of the Environment

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY PROGRAM — See MATERIALS SCIENCE

PLANETARY SCIENCE PROGRAM — See PLANETARY SCIENCE