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CHM Chemistry Courses


CHM132H1
General Chemistry I 39L, 13T

Repeat of the Fall Session of CHM 137Y. Offered only in the Winter Session. Students in academic difficulty in CHM 137Y/151Y may, with the permission of the Department, withdraw from CHM 137Y/151Y and enrol in CHM 132H in the Winter Session. Students eligible for this option will be informed by the beginning of the Winter Session. Students not enrolled in CHM 137Y/151Y in the immediately preceding Fall Session are not permitted to enrol in CHM 132H. CHM 132H together with CHM 133H is equivalent to CHM 137Y for program and prerequisite purposes.
Note: Students who enrol in CHM 137Y/151Y after completing CHM 132H will not receive degree credit for CHM 137Y/151Y; CHM 137Y/151Y will be counted only as an "extra course".
Exclusion: CHM137Y, 151Y
Prerequisite: Permission of Department, registration in CHM137Y/151Y in the immediately preceding Fall Session. See CHM137Y below for details.
Co-requisite: MAT135Y/137Y, PHY110Y/138Y/140Y are recommended. Some higher level CHM courses have 1st year MAT/PHY prerequisites


CHM133H1
General Chemistry II 39L, 24P, 13T

The second half of CHM 137Y. Offered only in the Summer Day Session. Students not enroled in CHM 132H in the immediately preceding Winter Session are not allowed to enrol in CHM 133H. CHM 132H together with CHM 133H is equivalent to CHM 137Y for program and prerequisite purposes.
Exclusion: CHM137Y, 151Y
Prerequisite: Permission of Department, CHM132H
Co-requisite: MAT135Y/137Y, PHY110Y/138Y/140Y are recommended. Some higher level CHM courses have 1st year MAT/PHY prerequisites


CHM137Y1
General Chemistry 78L, 24P, 26T

This course is recommended for students in life and health science programs. Chemical bonding; structures of molecules; aspects of thermodynamics and reaction dynamics. (See note on Laboratory above)
Note: At the end of the Fall Session, students in CHM 137Y may: a) continue in CHM 137Y; or b) transfer to CHM 132H, with the permission of the Department, if their Fall Session mark falls in the range 35-50%.
Exclusion: CHM151Y
Prerequisite: High school science background, preferably OAC Chemistry and Mathematics (Calc/A&G/both). Students without OAC Chemistry but with at least one of OAC Mathematics (Calc/A&G)/Physics may enrol but are advised to consult the Department
Co-requisite: MAT135Y/137Y, PHY110Y/138Y/140Y are recommended. Some higher level CHM courses have first year MAT/PHY prerequisites.


CHM151Y1
Chemistry: The Molecular Science 78L, 31P, 26T

Strongly recommended for students interested in following specialist or major programs in Chemistry, and/or whose fields of study include a substantial amount of chemistry. The lecture course and lab provide an introduction to some of the exciting current areas of chemistry. Topics include: lasers and spectroscopy, organic molecules, biological and synthetic polymers, and materials with novel properties such as superconductors. (See note on Laboratory above)
Note: At the end of Fall Session, students in CHM 151Y may: a) continue in CHM 151Y; or b) transfer to CHM 132H, with the permission of the Department, if their Fall Session mark falls in the range 35-50%.
Exclusion: CHM137Y
Prerequisite: OAC Chemistry + OAC Mathematics (Calc, A&G); OAC Physics recommended
Co-requisite: MAT135Y/137Y/157Y; PHY110Y/138Y/140Y


CHM200Y1
The Role of Chemistry in Modern Society 52L

Human beings are constructed physically of chemicals, live in a sea of chemicals and are very dependent for their material quality of life on the modern chemical industry. This course is especially for non-science students who wish to develop a better understanding of the impact and importance of chemistry in industry, society and the environment. The course should be of particular interest to students with interests in economics, commerce, management, politics, psychology and teaching.
Exclusion: Students who have taken one or more university-level courses in chemistry require permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: completion of any 4 courses


CHM217H1
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 26L, 52P, 13T

Introduction to classical and instrumental analytical chemistry. Scope of analytical chemistry: statistical methods; signal response, sensitivity and limit-of-detection of various techniques. Solution equilibrium applications: gravimetry, titrimetry, acid-base, redox and complexometric processes. Absorption spectroscopy: Beer's Law.
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/(132H, 133H)/151Y


CHM222Y1
Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences 52L, 26T

Energy principles governing chemical and biochemical processes; reaction rates and mechanisms; photochemistry; spectroscopy. Examples to illustrate fundamental principles are taken, as far as possible, from the life sciences. This course is specially designed to meet the needs of students in the life sciences; its emphasis is on biological systems. Note that CHM225Y is the recommended course for the Biological Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Physics, and Chemistry and Geology Specialist Programs.
Exclusion: CHM223Y, 225Y, 229H
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/(132H, 133H)/151Y, MAT135Y/137Y


CHM225Y1
Introduction to Physical Chemistry 52L, 26T

This course, which is directed to students in the Chemistry major and specialist programs, parallels CHM 222Y with a greater emphasis on mathematical and problem solving aspects. Topics: introductory thermodynamics, first and second law and applications; non-ideal gases, chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry, surface chemistry; chemical kinetics; introductory quantum mechanics; spectroscopy, and molecular photophysics.
Exclusion: CHM222Y/223Y
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/(132H, 133H)/151Y, MAT135Y/137Y/157Y, PHY110Y/138Y/140Y
Recommended co-requisite: MAT235Y/237Y


CHM238Y1
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 52L, 52P

The first part (with CHM338H) of a two-year sequence in Inorganic Chemistry, designed to illustrate and systematize the rich variety of structures, physical properties and reactions of compounds of the elements across and down the Periodic Table. Introduction to structure, symmetry and bonding of molecules and lattices; acid-base and redox reactions; d-metal complexes; systematic chemistry of metals and elements of the s and p blocks; inorganic materials and solid state chemistry with applications in advanced technologies. The laboratory runs weekly from January to April.
Prerequisite: CHM151Y/137Y/(132H, 133H)


CHM240Y1
Introductory Organic Chemistry 52L, 52P

The fundamentals of organic chemistry: structures and reactions of organic compounds. Principles of mechanism, synthesis, and spectroscopy. The laboratory includes work on separation, purification, synthesis, and the identification of compounds.
Exclusion: CHM151Y, 248Y
Prerequisite: CHM(132H, 133H)/137Y


CHM248Y1
Organic Chemistry I 52L, 52P

An in-depth survey of organic molecules and principles of their reactions. Emphasis is on understanding the basics with respect to structure and bonding, and application of reactions to the synthesis of medicinally and industrially important compounds. Continues from CHM 151Y.
Exclusion: CHM240Y
Prerequisite: CHM151Y/(137Y/(132H, 133H) with permission)


CHM299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

1Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details.


CHM310H
Environmental Chemistry 26L

Major chemical pollutants and their sources, the environmental reactions they undergo, and how they become distributed throughout the environment. Focus is on the principal routes of chemical and biological degradation of toxicants; oxidation, photodegradation, hydrolysis, reduction, biotic metabolism, and microbial degradation. The principal physical processes by which chemicals move, concentrate, and dissipate.
Prerequisite: CHM240Y/248Y


CHM314Y1
Introduction to Instrumental Methods of Analysis 52L, 52P

Scope of instrumental analytical chemistry; Fourier transform IR absorption spectroscopy; molecular luminescence; X-ray fluorescence; emission spectroscopy; photoelectron and Auger spectroscopy; mass spectroscopy, electrochemical techniques; sensors; gas and high performance liquid chromatography; capillary zone electrophoresis; instrument design principles and applications in industry and the environment.
Prerequisite: CHM217H
Recommended preparation: CHM222Y/225Y


CHM325H1
Materials Chemistry 26L

This course is fashioned to illustrate how inorganic and polymer materials chemistry can be rationally used to synthesize superconductors, metals, semiconductors, ceramics, elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets and polymer liquid crystals, with properties than can be tailored for applications in a range of advanced technologies. Coverage is fairly broad and is organized to crosscut many aspects of the field.
Prerequisite: CHM222Y/225Y, 238Y, 240Y/248Y


CHM326H1
Introductory Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 26L, 26P

This course introduces the postulates of quantum mechanics to develop the fundamental framework of quantum theory. A number of exactly soluble problems are treated in detail as examples. Perturbation theory is introduced in the context of understanding many body problems. Various applications to molecular spectroscopy and dynamics are covered in detail.
Prerequisite: CHM225Y (or CHM222Y with permission of instructor), MAT235Y/237Y


CHM328H1
Modern Physical Chemistry 26L, 26P

In this continuation of CHM 225Y, more advanced topics in thermodynamics such as non-ideal effects are introduced. Statistical mechanics and its application to chemical problems are introduced. Reaction dynamics are analyzed from a fundamental perspective.
Prerequisite: CHM225Y (or CHM222Y with permission of instructor), MAT235Y/237Y


CHM338H1
Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 26L, 52P

Further study of the structures, physical properties and reactions of compounds of the elements with emphasis on the transition metals. Introductions to spectroscopy and structural analysis, reaction mechanisms, d- and f-block organometallic compounds, catalysis, structures of solids and bioinorganic chemistry. The weekly laboratory demonstrates aspects of transition metal chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHM238Y
Recommended Preparation: CHM217H, 240Y/248Y


CHM346H1
Modern Organic Synthesis 26L, 52P

An overview of the preparation of various classes of organic compounds. Strategies and tactics of synthetic organic chemistry, using examples from natural product and drug syntheses. C-C bond formation, functional group reactivity, structure, stereochemistry and selectivity.
Prerequisite: CHM240Y/248Y


CHM347H1
Organic Chemistry of Biological Compounds 26L

Structure, reactions, and preparation of metabolically important compounds based on modern concepts of organic chemistry. Advanced stereochemistry, carbohydrate structure and reactivity, amino acid and peptide synthesis, reactions of nitrogen heterocycles, synthesis and analysis of nucleotide and phosphate esters, synthesis of drugs.
Prerequisite: CHM240Y/248Y


CHM348H1
Organic Reaction Mechanisms 26L, 26P

Analysis of structure and reactions of organic molecules in terms of physical principles. Mechanistic principles of important classes of organic reactions.
Exclusion: CHM349H
Prerequisite: CHM240Y/248H


CHM379H1
Biomolecular Chemistry 26L, 24P

Biological macromolecules; structure, function and catalysis in the context of biological phenomena. This course extends principles learned in earlier chemistry courses to the understanding of important biochemical phenomena.
Prerequisite: CHM240Y/248Y, 347H
Recommended preparation: CHM348H


CHM410H1
Analytical Environmental Chemistry 26L, 24P, 12T

An analytical theory, instrumental, and methodology course focused on the measurement of pollutants in soil, water, air, and biological tissues and the determination of physical/chemical properties including vapour pressure, degradation rates, partitioning. Lab experiments involve application of theory.
Prerequisite: CHM310H
Recommended preparation: CHM314Y


CHM414H1
Developing Techniques in Analytical Chemistry 26L

Current research in analytical chemistry with emphasis on rapidly emerging techniques. Course topics chosen from biosensor technology, transducer theory and operation, device design and fabrication, surface modification and methods of surface analysis, flow injection analysis and chemometrics.
Recommended preparation: CHM314Y


CHM416H1
Separation Science 26L

Principles of separation in analytical chemistry. Fractionation processes and solvent extractions; theory of chromatography, retention time, column efficiency and resolution. Principles of gas-liquid chromatography; instrumentation for gas chromatography. High performance liquid chromatography - practice and equipment design. Ion exchange, size-exclusion and affinity chromatography. Electrophoretic techniques.
Prerequisite: CHM314Y


CHM418Y1
Introduction to Research in Analytical Chemistry 260P

An experimental or theoretical research problem under the supervision of a member of staff. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding spring.
Exclusion: CHM428Y/439Y/449Y
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Recommended preparation: CHM314Y/319H


CHM421H1
Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics 26L

Reaction mechanisms; collision dynamics; theory of the rates of elementary processes; introduction to complex reactions including nonlinear processes.
Prerequisite: CHM327Y/(326H, 328H)


CHM423H1
Applications of Quantum Mechanics 26L

Applications of time independent and time dependent perturbation theory to atomic and molecular problems; WKB approximation and the classical limit; the interaction of light with matter; elementary atomic scattering theory.
Prerequisite: CHM326H


CHM426H1
Polymer Chemistry 26L

Scope of polymer chemistry. Organic and inorganic polymers. Synthesis and characterization of polymers. Polymers as advanced materials. Polymers in solution: Flory-Huggins theory. Polymers in the solid state: crystalline and amorphous polymers, the effects of the glass transition on polymer properties.
Prerequisite: CHM325H; two of CHM217H, 338H, 348H or permission of the instructor


CHM427H1
Statistical Mechanics 26L

Ensemble theory in statistical mechanics. Applications, including imperfect gases and liquid theories. Introduction to non-equilibrium problems.
Prerequisite: CHM327Y/(326H, 328H)


CHM428Y1
Introduction to Research in Physical Chemistry 260P

An experimental or theoretical research problem under the supervision of a member of the Physical Chemistry staff. Enrolment in this course may be restricted and must be approved by the Department. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding Winter Session.
Exclusion: CHM418Y/439Y/449Y
Prerequisite: CHM326H/327Y/328H and permission of Department


CHM432H1
Organometallic Chemistry 26L

Structure, bonding, and reactions of organometallic compounds, with emphasis on basic mechanisms, and industrial processes. Addition, metalation, substitution, elimination, important catalytic cycles, electrophilic, and nucleophilic reactions are considered on a mechanistic basis. Properties of s and p block organometallics.
Prerequisite: CHM338H
Recommended preparation: CHM348H/349H


CHM434H1
Solid State Chemistry 26L

The development of newer methods of synthesizing primarily inorganic solids, growing crystals and depositing films that have properties tailored for particular uses. The subject matter covers materials chemistry aspects of host-guest inclusion, self-assembling frameworks, synthetic electrical conductors, nonochemistry, buckyballs, buckytubes, biomineralization and biomimetics. The interrelationship to property and function is critically examined and how these create opportunities for new materials applications and technologies.
Prerequisite: CHM325H, 338H


CHM437H1
Bio-Inorganic Chemistry 26L

Essential elements in biology; naturally occurring and medicinal ligands; transport, uptake and control of concentration of metal ions; physical methods of characterization of metal binding sites. Roles of metal ions: as structural and signaling elements in proteins, nucleic acids and DNA-binding complexes and proteins; as Lewis-acid centres in enzymes; as carriers of electrons, atoms and groups in redox proteins and enzymes; as sources of biominerals; as radiopharmaceuticals.
Prerequisite: CHM238H
Recommended preparation: CHM 338H, CHM347H/379H


CHM438H1
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 130P

A six-week intensive laboratory course during the first half of the Fall Session. Eleven set experiments designed to illustrate one or more facets of synthetic, spectroscopic and analytical studies in inorganic chemistry. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding Winter Session.
Prerequisite: CHM338H and permission of Department


CHM439Y1
Introduction to Research in Inorganic Chemistry 260P

An experimental or theoretical research problem under the supervision of a staff member. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding Winter Session.
Exclusion: CHM418Y/428Y/449Y
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Co-requisite: CHM438H


CHM440H1
The Synthesis of Modern Pharmaceutical Agents 26L

Overview of classes of molecules currently used in treatment of diseases. Within each therapeutic area, representative drugs on the market are considered and their syntheses discussed. Reactions taught in previous courses and new reactions are used. Students also gain appreciation of the mode of action, discovery and development of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry today.
Prerequisite: CHM346H


CHM441H1
Spectroscopic Analysis in Organic Chemistry 13L, 6P, 13T

Structure and stereochemistry determination using modern spectroscopic techniques. The main focus of the course is on NMR spectroscopy (1H and 13C). Other spectroscopy techniques are discussed briefly, including infra-red, X-ray and mass spectral methods. The approach taken emphasizes applications of these spectroscopic methods to organic problems.
Prerequisite: CHM346H/348H


CHM443H1
Physical Organic Chemistry 26L

Methods for the determination of organic reaction mechanisms. Computational calculations; kinetic techniques; study of reaction intermediates; structure-reactivity correlations; linear free energy relationships; medium effects; isotope effects; acid-base catalysis.
Prerequisite: CHM222Y/225Y, 348H


CHM447H1
Bio-organic Chemistry 26L

Applications of organic chemistry and physical organic chemistry to the study of biologically important processes. Kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, chemistry of co-enzymes, stereochemistry of biological reactions, biosynthesis of important biological molecules.
Prerequisite: BCH321Y/(CHM379H, 347H)
Recommended preparation: CHM348H


CHM449Y1
Introduction to Research in Organic Chemistry 260P

An experimental research problem under the supervision of a faculty member. Applications for enrolment should be made to the Department in the preceding spring. Projects in the areas of synthetic, physical and bio-organic chemistry are offered.
Exclusion: CHM418Y/428Y/439Y
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
Recommended preparation: CHM346H/348H/379H


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