Chemistry Courses
Cognate Requirements:
Minor: Chemistry (6 courses)
Course Details
Principles of Chemistry I CHE-121
An introduction to the major principles of chemistry that explain the reactions of elements and their compounds. Topics include the structure of matter, states of matter, ideal gases, stoichiometry, the chemistry of water, energy changes of chemical reactions, atomic orbitals and electron configurations, the periodic table, chemical bonding, and models to predict the shapes of molecules. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Grade 12 U Chemistry
Principles of Chemistry II CHE-122
A continuation of CHE-121. Topics include reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, strong and weak acids, and bases, solubility products, electrochemistry, the direction of chemical change, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
CHE-121
Organic Chemistry I CHE-221
An introduction to organic chemistry. Topics include representations and nomenclature of organic molecules, resonance, hybrid orbitals and covalent bonding in organic molecules, Lewis acids and bases, conformations, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, substitution and elimination reactions, reactions of alkenes, retrosynthesis strategies, gas chromatography, NMR, and infrared spectroscopy. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
CHE-122
Organic Chemistry II CHE-222
A continuation of CHE-221. Topics include Grignard reactions, synthesis, and reactions of alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines, with an emphasis on the application of organic chemistry to the pharmaceutical industry. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
CHE-221
Analytical Chemistry CHE-231
An introduction to analytical chemistry. Topics include statistics, proper handling of lab equipment, calibration of analytical instrumentation, equilibrium chemistry, gravimetric and titrimetric methods, UV/visible spectrophotometry, atomic emission, and absorption spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
CHE-122
Environmental Chemistry CHEM-332
(Offered during the summer at the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies). Principles and analysis of chemical movement and distribution (both natural and human-induced) in natural environments are covered. Sampling and analytical methods are included for water, soil, and air. Work is conducted both on-site in natural habitats and in the laboratory.
Prerequisites:
One year of general chemistry and one term of either biochemistry or organic chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry CHE-341
A study of the periodic trends in the properties of elements and their compounds. Topics include ions in aqueous systems and solids, coordination chemistry, oxidation and reduction reactions, transition metal complexes, atomic and molecular orbital theory, symmetry, materials chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies
Prerequisites:
CHE-122
Physical Chemistry CHE-351
A study of the underlying physical principles that govern changes in energy and entropy and explain many important phenomenon in chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, free energy, chemical equilibrium, activities and ionic strength, chemistry and biochemical kinetics, and diffusion. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies
Prerequisites:
CHE-122, MAT-121
Recommended: MAT-122, PHY-122
Biochemistry I: Structures and Functions of Biomolecules CHE-361
An introduction to the structure, function and analysis of the major classes of biomolecules found in living organisms: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Includes an introduction to the structure and function of enzymes. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
CHE-221Recommended: BIO-242,
CHE-222
Senior Seminar I CHE-381
These courses consist of a weekly one-hour seminar that explores the contexts for the disciplines of chemistry and environmental science, including historical, theological, ethical, societal, and vocational dimensions. The seminars will also equip students to carry out scientific research in the fields of chemistry and environmental science. (0.75 credits each)
Prerequisites:
Year 3 or 4 standing in the Biochemistry or Chemistry major
Senior Seminar II CHE-382
These courses consist of a weekly one-hour seminar that explores the contexts for the disciplines of chemistry and environmental science, including historical, theological, ethical, societal, and vocational dimensions. The seminars will also equip students to carry out scientific research in the fields of chemistry and environmental science. (0.75 credits each)
Prerequisites:
Year 3 or 4 standing in the Biochemistry or Chemistry major
Senior Seminar III CHE-383
These courses consist of a weekly one-hour seminar that explores the contexts for the disciplines of chemistry and environmental studies, including historical, theological, ethical, societal, and vocational dimensions. The seminars will also equip students to carry out scientific research in the fields of chemistry and environmental studies. (0.75 credits each)
Prerequisites:
Year 3 or 4 standing in the Biochemistry or Chemistry major
Senior Seminar IV CHE-384
These courses consist of a weekly one-hour seminar that explores the contexts for the disciplines of chemistry and environmental studies, including historical, theological, ethical, societal, and vocational dimensions. The seminars will also equip students to carry out scientific research in the fields of chemistry and environmental studies. (0.75 credits each)
Prerequisites:
Year 3 or 4 standing in the Biochemistry or Chemistry major
Biochemistry II: Enzymes and Metabolism CHE-462
An investigation of the kinetics and regulation of enzyme catalyzed reactions, the principles of metabolism, and the central metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, the citric acid cycle, the electronic transport chain, fatty acid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
BIO-361
Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology CHE-463
This course will provide students with an immersion into the world of molecular biology research. Students will investigate unique research questions within a team-based laboratory setting. Throughout the course, students will gain experience with project and experimental design, various laboratory techniques, data analysis and interpretation, as well as the honing of oral and written communication skills. This course is particularly intended for students interested in graduate studies, or careers in the research field. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
BIO-261, BIO-351, BIO-361
Recommended: HSC-342
Internship CHE-480
A one-term training experience in a specific area of chemistry. The purpose of the internship is to give students on-the-job experience and to help students in making career decisions and in preparing students for post-graduate educational and for employment for information on internships.opportunities. See page 52 of the Academic Calendar for information on internships.
Prerequisites:
Year 4 standing
Independent Research Project CHE-490
A one-term undergraduate research project in chemistry or biochemistry. Students will plan, carry out, analyze, interpret, and present results of a departmentally-approved research project. For more information on setting up an independent research project see page 52 of the Academic Calendar. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Year 4 standing in the Biochemistry or Chemistry major
Physics for the Life Sciences PHY-115
An introduction to physical phenomena basic to the health sciences, physical education, and biology. Included are topics which apply to the life sciences: mechanics and properties of
matter, heat, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, basic electronics, measurement, and data analysis. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Any Grade 12 U or M mathematics or permission of the instructor
Physics I: Newtonian Mechanics PHY-121
An introductory, calculus-based study of the physical world. The course covers mechanics and other selected topics. Includes a weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Grade 12 U Calculus
Corequisites:
MAT-121
History & Philosophy of Science SCI-310
An introduction to key topics in the history and philosophy of Western science. The course explores how scientific ideas (in the past and now) are situated historically and culturally, are informed by worldviews, and shape worldviews.
Prerequisites:
Year 3 or 4 standing
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