An introductory course presenting specific aspects of organic and inorganic chemistry covering the principles of chemical bonding, reactions, and stoichiometry; chemical equilibrium; acids, bases and buffers.

Thermochemistry: thermochemistry calculations; energy, enthalpy, and entropy: free energy; redox reactions; electrochemistry; chemical kinetics.

A course stressing fundamental principles of chemistry, designed for students without OAC Chemistry or equivalent. Topics include: atomic theory, the periodic table, stoichiometry, properties of gases and liquids, acid-base concepts and chemical equilibria. This course is intended only for students who require the equivalent of OAC Chemistry in order to proceed to CHEM*1040 or CHEM*1300.

A chemistry course for non-scientists. This course will outline the involvement of chemistry in our daily lives and will provide an appreciation of chemistry from atoms to important complex molecules. Topics will include energy sources, air and water pollution, natural and synthetic polymers, household chemicals, foods, drugs and biochemicals.

This course presents the fundamentals of chemistry in the context of the environment in the modern industrial world. The core content includes general chemical principles such as stoichiometry, equilibrium and reaction energetics, illustrated with cases and examples that relate these principles to contemporary environmental problems.

This course extends the foundation of general and physical chemistry for environmental sciences to provide a basis for the understanding of the dynamic behaviour of chemical systems in the external world. The core content includes principles of thermodynamics, photochemistry, electrochemistry and kinetics, illustrated with cases and examples that relate these principles to contemporary environmental problems.

An introduction to the shapes and electronic structures of atoms, molecules, polymers, and solids.

An introduction to spectroscopy and its relationship to the nuclear and electronic structures of molecules. Vibrational, rotational, electronic, and magnetic resonance spectroscopies will be studied.

A general coverage of the reactivity of the elements and some of their compounds, with an emphasis on the compounds of carbon.

The theory and practice of quantitative analysis, emphasizing volumetric procedures.

Same as CHEM*2400 with a 3 hour laboratory.

The chemical structure and biological roles of proteins, nucleic acids, and some important lipids and carbohydrates; intermediary metabolism, with emphasis on catabolic processes and bioenergetics.

An introduction to organic chemistry covering the stereochemistry and mechanism of the main classes of organic reactions.

The laws and applications of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics.

A one-semester survey of physical chemistry designed for students in the life sciences and food science.

The chemistry of the natural environment; the influence of pollutants upon the environment, including methods of introduction of pollutants to, and removal of pollutants from the environment. Also listed as TOX*3360.

Methods for the separation identification and quantification of substances in the solid, liquid and vapour states. Emphasis will be placed on modern instrumental methods and trace analysis. (First offering Winter 2000.)

Analytical Instrumentation, data acquisition, processing and applications in Chemistry and Biochemistry. (First offering Fall 2000.)

A description of the basic principles of data collection and processing with an emphasis on spectroscopic instrumentation and techniques. Fourier transform and multichannel spectroscopy. (Offered every Fall semester. Offered in Spring semester of odd-numbered years.) (Last offering Spring 1999.)

A description of modern methods in chromatography (GC, GCMS, HPLC) and electroanalytical chemistry (ion selective electrodes, biosensors and voltametric determinations). Emphasis will be placed on trace analysis. (Last offering Fall 1999.)

A system-oriented course where structure, function and some metabolism are presented in an integrated fashion.

A study of the the tools and techniques by which biological molecules are isolated and identified.

Thermodynamic and electronic aspects of the metallic and non-metallic elements. Theory of acids and bases. Bonding in main group inorganic compounds. (Offered every Fall semester. Offered in Spring semester of even-numbered years.)

The chemistry and structure of transition metal compounds; electronic spectral and structural properties of transition metal complexes; mechanisms of their substitution and redox reactions. Introduction to organometallic chemistry.

A continuation of the coverage of fundamental aspects of organic chemistry including spectroscopy and applications in organic synthesis.

An in-depth treatment of various aspects of organic chemistry. This will include such topics as the chemistry of heterocycles, bio-organic chemistry and a detailed discussion of spectroscopy.

Elementary quantum mechanics for the understanding of the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

Elementary group theory with applications to molecular spectroscopy. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

This course examines industrial processes for the production of organic and inorganic chemicals. The environmental impact and the challenges of a large-scale operation will be considered alongside the actual chemical processes involved.

An introduction to the chemistry of polymers, and to the physicochemical principles of the polymerisation process.

Recent developments in instrumental methods of chemical analysis. A typical selection will include topics from the areas of surface analysis and the applications of lasers in chemical analysis.

An in-depth study of the relationship of energy and chemical mechanisms in metabolism. The general strategies of catabolic and anabolic processes will be presented.

Classification, structure, assay, kinetics, reaction mechanisms and applications of enzymes.

A study of the chemical composition, physical conformation and functional relationships in large biological molecules, especially proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.

Isolation, processing and application of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, antibiotics, and vaccines in industry, medicine and scientific research. Emphasis will be placed on innovative procedures involving exploitation of living cells.

An examination at the molecular level of structure and functions of cell membranes, cell surfaces and associated structures.

A contemporary treatment of subjects of current interest in modern inorganic chemistry. Possible topics include solid state chemistry and organometallic chemistry.

The role and importance of transition metal systems in biological processes. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)

Introduction to physical organic chemistry, including discussion of reactive intermediates, substituent effects, medium effects, the mechanisms of organic reactions and the theoretical description of the bonding in organic molecules. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Introduction to synthetic organic chemistry, including discussion of retrosynthetic analysis, natural products and organic reactions. The integration of these topics for the rational design of synthetic schemes will also be discussed.

Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Research project and seminar in chemistry and biochemistry. Registration is contingent on the availability of faculty to supervise the project. Supervisory arrangements should be made during the semester prior to commencing the course. Students are advised that most projects are of two semesters' duration, and should plan their studies on the expectation that they will also register in CHEM*4910 in a subsequent semester.

Research project and seminar in chemistry or biochemistry.