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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 updated specialist programs in Biological Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, and Environmental Chemistry, and brand-new programs in Molecular Biophysics and Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry. Opportunity also exists to undertake a Nanoscience minor in collaboration with the National University of Singapore. Students can choose between two first year options according to their intended area of specialization. CHM151Y1 is the course that is strongly recommended for all students who will be following one of the specialist programs involving chemistry, including Biological Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry or who will be including a substantial amount of chemistry in their degree (such as those following a chemistry major program). CHM151Y1 features a unique "Course Community" which significantly supports and enhances the student learning experience. 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 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 ProgramsBiological Chemistry (Science program) Consult Professor M. Nitz, 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; PHY138Y1/140Y1/(PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1) 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; PHY140Y1/(PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1) Chemistry (Science program) Consult Dr. A. Dicks, Department of Chemistry. Enrolment in the Specialist, Major and Minor Chemistry programs requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. Specialist program:( 14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 400-series courses) First Year: (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/140Y1/(PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1) 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 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: (4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one full-course equivalent
at the 300+ level)) 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 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 (CHM299Y1 excluded) Environmental Chemistry (Science program) Consult Professor J. Abbatt, Department of Chemistry Specialist program: Jointly sponsored by the Centre for Environment and the Department of Chemistry, this program focuses on analytical theory, instrumentation and mechanistic understanding of organic and inorganic contaminants in soil, water, air and biological tissues. 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. First Year: BIO150Y1; (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/140Y1/(PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1) Second Year: CHM217H1, CHM225Y1/(CHM220H1, CHM221H1), CHM238Y1, CHM247H1/CHM249H1 (CHM249H1 strongly recommended); ENV235Y1 Minor program: Environmental chemistry is the study of the chemical impacts of humankind’s activities on the soil, air, and water. This minor provides a balanced fundamental background in chemistry as well as an introduction to the major issues associated with environmental chemistry. It is a Type 1 program. 1 (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1 Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry (Science program) Consult Professor. R. Batey, Department of Chemistry. Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. Specialist program: This program focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of modern synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry, and the understanding and applications of catalytic reactions. The program will prepare students for career paths as synthetic / discovery chemists, in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, crop protection, materials and related sectors, or for academic research and teaching positions. First Year: (CHM151Y1 strongly recommended)/(CHM138H1, CHM139H1); MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/140Y1/(PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1) Nanoscience Minor Program (offered jointly with the National University of Singapore) This physical science-based Type 3 minor program represents a unique opportunity to study chemistry and physics in a different cultural environment. Students take core subjects at the first-year level in Toronto and spend the spring semester of their second or third year at the National University of Singapore, where they are enrolled in lecture courses and undertake a faculty-supervised research project. (4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one full-course equivalent at the 300+ level) 1. CHM151Y1/CHM139H1,
PHY140Y1/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1) *NUS courses must be taken at the National University of Singapore during either the spring semester of second year studies or the spring semester of third year studies. For more information, contact the Undergraduate Office (LM 151, 416-978-6033, undergrd@chem.utoronto.ca), and the International Student Exchange Office (ISXO, www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange). Nanoscience Minor Program Courses (offered jointly with the National University of Singapore) NUS227H0 Science at the Nanoscale [48L, 12T] Students are introduced to fundamental principles of physics
and chemistry important to the nanoscale. Some basic physical
tools
that can be used
to explore structures at this length scale are discussed.
Linkages between the
fundamental sciences and practical applications in nanotechnology
are also made. NUS228H0 Principles of Spectroscopy [36L, 39P, 12T] Topics discussed include microwave spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy,
Raman spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, electron and nuclear spin resonance
spectroscopy. The fundamental principles such as energy quantization,
rigid
rotors and harmonic oscillators are discussed, the techniques and instrumentation
are studied, and the practical applications are emphasized. NUS328H0 Nanochemistry [48L, 12T] The synthesis, characterisation and application of nanostructures using
chemical routes, incorporating various concepts from colloidal chemistry, supramolecular
chemistry, polymer chemistry and electrochemistry. Applications of nanostructures
such as quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanorods and nanowires in the areas
of biosensors, bioimaging, LEDs and photonic crystals are highlighted. NUS398H0 Nanoscience Research [130P] An experimental or theoretical research problem in nanoscience under the supervision of a faculty member. Materials Chemistry Program - See Materials Science Molecular Biophysics - See Physics Pharmaceutical Chemistry - See Pharmaceutical Chemistry Planetary Science Program - See Planetary Science |