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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. The combination of CHM138H1 and CHM139H1 is recommended for students who intend to take programs in the Life or Health Sciences that do not require a large amount of chemistry. These courses may be taken in any order, and not in the same session. 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 posted on the World Wide Web at www.chem.utoronto.ca/undergraduate/courses/1st.html. 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 the correct sequence will enhance the level and balance of preparation for all later year courses, and 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. Students requiring more information about Chemistry programs and
courses are invited to visit or phone the Undergraduate Office, Lash Miller
Chemical
Laboratories, Room 151 (416-978-6033). Chemistry Programs
Biological Chemistry (Science program) Consult Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry. Enrolment
in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. Specialist program: First Year: BIO150Y1; (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 Second and Higher Years: Chemical Physics (Science program) Consult Professor J. Schofield, Department of Chemistry. Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. Specialist program: First Year: (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1), MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1; PHY140Y1H Higher Years: Chemistry (Science program) 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: First Year: (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 Second Year: CHM217H1, CHM225Y1/(CHM220H1 with minimum grade of B, CHM221H1), CHM238Y1, CHM249H1; MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1 Major program: First Year: (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1 Second Year: At least two of CHM217H1, CHM220H1/CHM225Y1, CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1 (CHM249H1 strongly recommended) Third Year: At least two of CHM 314Y1/CHM317H1, CHM327H1, CHM338H1, (CHM343H1/346H1)/CHM348H1, CHM379H1 Fourth Year: Further 200/300/400-level CHM courses to make a total of seven CHM full course equivalents (CHM299Y1 excluded) Minor program: First Year: CHM151Y1/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1) Second Year: At least one of CHM217H1, CHM220H1/CHM225Y1, CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1(CHM249H1 strongly recommended) Third Year: At least one of CHM 314Y1/CHM317H1, CHM327H1, CHM338H1, CHM343H1/346H1, CHM348H1, CHM379H1 Fourth Year: Further 200/300/400-level CHM courses to make a total of four CHM full course equivalents Chemistry and Geology (Science program) Consult Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry, and Professor J. Mungall, Department of Geology. Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. Specialist program: First Year: (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1* Second Year: CHM217H1, CHM238Y1; GLG206H1, GLG207H1, GLG216H1/GLG217H1 Environmental Chemistry (Science program) Consult Professor J. Abbatt, Department of Chemistry Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Chemistry, this program focuses on the development of a fundamental background in chemistry as applied to understanding the chemical impacts of humankind's activities on the soil, air, and water. Emphasis is given to developing analytical skills and mechanistic understanding of the subject. 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 Centre for Environment by: 1st Round: TBA; 2nd Round: TBA at: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate. Specialist program: First Year: BIO150Y1; (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 Second Year: CHM217H1, CHM225Y1/(CHM220H1, CHM221H1), CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1 (CHM249H1 strongly recommended); ENV235Y1 Minor program: Materials Chemistry Program - See Materials Science Pharmaceutical Chemistry - See Pharmaceutical Chemistry Planetary Science Program - See Planetary Science |