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Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that deals with the structure and transformations of material substances. It occupies a central place among the sciences because it takes the fundamental ideas of mathematics and physics, adapts them to chemical systems, and applies them in areas ranging from biotechnology to advanced materials to environmental science. Product development in areas such as pharmaceuticals and electronic materials depend on developments in chemistry, and chemistry is key in environmental and medical research.
Through appropriate course selection, students can specialize in analytical, bioorganic, computational, inorganic, organic, organometallic, physical, and theoretical chemistry.
The four-year programs leading to a B.Sc. Honours or B.Sc. Four-year degree meet requirements for professional qualification as a chemist and membership in the Canadian Society for Chemistry.
Students are expected to consult with a faculty advisor in the Department of Chemistry (normally during the annual academic advising period in March - April).
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Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Chemistry
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (PHYS 125.3 recommended)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Computer Science
Earth Science
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
Biological Science
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3 (or MATH 112.3 and permission of the department)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (42 credit units)
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 250.3
- CHEM 402.0
Choose at least 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHEM 380.3
- CHEM 482.3
- CHEM 483.6
Choose at least 9 Credit Units from the following:
- CHEM 255.3
- CHEM 322.3
- CHEM 332.3
- CHEM 344.3
Additional Chemistry Courses
C7 Electives Requirement (39 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses
- BMSC 200.3 (formerly BIOC 200)
- 3 credit units mathematics, statistics, or computer science course chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor in the Department of Chemistry
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher
Bachelor of Science Three-year (B.Sc. Three-year) - Chemistry
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Computer Science
Physics & Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 111 and PHYS 121)
- PHYS 127.3 (formerly PHYS 128.3)
Earth Science
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
Biological Science
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (3 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3 (or MATH 112.3 and permission of the department)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (24 credit units)
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 250.3
Additional Senior Chemistry Courses
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following:
C7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
Required Cognate Course
- BMSC 200.3 (formerly BIOC 200)
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 90 credit unit Three-year program, of which at least 42 must be at the 200-level or higher.
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Chemistry
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.Sc. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see College Program Requirements and Policies section.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (PHYS 125.3 recommended)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Computer Science
Earth Science
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
Biological Science
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement ( 6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3 (or MATH 112.3 and permission of the department)
C5 General Requirement ( 6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (48 credit units)
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 250.3
- CHEM 255.3
- CHEM 322.3
- CHEM 332.3
- CHEM 344.3
- CHEM 402.0
Choose at least 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHEM 380.3
- CHEM 482.3
- CHEM 483.6
Additional Chemistry Courses
C7 Electives Requirement
Required Cognate Courses
- BMSC 200.3 (formerly BIOC 200)
- additional 3 credit-unit mathematics, statistics, or computer science course chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor in the Department of Chemistry
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Year 1
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (PHYS 125 recommended) (formerly PHYS 111 and PHYS 121)
- other Program Type C degree requirements
Year 2
- BMSC 200.3 (formerly BIOC 200)
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 255.3
- other Program Type C degree requirements. Students entering 2nd year should consult with a departmental advisor.
Year 3 and Year 4
- Students entering 3rd or 4th year should consult with a departmental advisor. Students should complete the remainder of the major and electives requirements and any outstanding Program Type C requirements. Since many 4th-year chemistry courses are offered only in alternate years, students should include the 3rd year prerequisite courses in Term 1 for the 4th year courses they wish to take in Term 2.
Double Honours - Chemistry
Double Honours Programs may be taken in combinations of two subjects. In this program at least 36 credit units will normally be taken in each subject. The two departments together may specify up to 84 credit units. For further details, please see the College Program Requirements and Policies section.
Students who wish to take a Double Honours program must consult the departments concerned. Admission is based on departmental recommendation and College approval.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (PHYS 125.3 recommended)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Computer Science
Earth Science
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
Biological Science
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement ( 6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3 (or MATH 112.3 and permission of the department)
C5 General Requirement ( 6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (66 credit units)
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 250.3
- CHEM 255.3
- CHEM 322.3
- CHEM 332.3
- CHEM 344.3
- CHEM 402.0
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHEM 380.3
- CHEM 482.3
- CHEM 483.6
- Alternatively, up to 6 credit units of 300 or 400-level research courses in a discipline other than chemistry can be taken with the approval of a faculty advisor in the Department of Chemistry. The approval process will imply that the respective number of credit units will be substituted with other CHEM courses.
Choose 36 credit units
- In the second area of concentration.
C7 Electives Requirement
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Minor in Chemistry
Students, who, in conjunction with a major in a different subject or an interdisciplinary program, take 18 credit units or more of chemistry courses will receive a Minor in Chemistry. At least 3 credit units must be at the 300- or 400-level. Courses listed under the “C6 Major Requirement” of the student’s program Major cannot be used to meet requirements for the minor.
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