Program Overview
Dr. Craig D. Montgomery, Chair
Honours in Chemistry, B.Sc. (HONS) Degree
(See also Academic Information section, particularly for further details on core requirements, or checklists for a complete listing of requirements.)
| Sem. Hrs. | |
| Chemistry (24 sem. hrs. must be 300 or 400 level) | 54 |
| ENGL 103,104 | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Human Kinetics (incl. HKIN 190) | 4 |
| IDIS 102 | 1 |
| MATH 123, 124, 223 | 9 |
| NATS 487, 490 | 3 |
| One of MATH 250 or MATH 321 | 3 |
| PHYS 111, 112 | 6 |
| One of PHYS 220 or PHYS 230 | 3 |
| Philosophy (380 suggested, not required) | 3 |
| Religious Studies (incl. RELS 101, 102; Bible content; Christianity & Intercultural Studies) | 12 |
| Society and culture | 3 |
| University 101 | 1 |
| Electives | 20 |
| Total | 134 |
Specific Requirements
CHEM 111, 112* Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 221, 222 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry
CHEM 321 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 341 Advanced Physical Chemistry
CHEM 357, 358 Modern Analytical Methods
CHEM 384 Principles of Biochemistry
CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM Electives (15 sem. hrs.) Choose from:
CHEM 322, CHEM 342, CHEM 370 , CHEM 386, CHEM 432, CHEM 469, CHEM 400
*or CHEM 103, 104 with a high grade; or CHEM 103, 112.
Major in Chemistry, B.Sc. Degree
1. Program for Graduate School Preparation
Graduation Requirements
(See also Academic Information section, particularly for further details on core requirements, or checklists for a complete listing of requirements.)
| Sem. Hrs. | |
| Chemistry (24 sem. hrs. must be 300 or 400 level) | 45 |
| ENGL 103,104 | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Human Kinetics (incl. HKIN 190) | 4 |
| IDIS 102 | 1 |
| MATH 123, 124, 223 | 9 |
| NATS 487, 490 | 3 |
| One of MATH 250, PHYS 220, or MATH 300 or 400 level | 3 |
| PHYS 111, 112 | 6 |
| One of PHYS 230 or PHYS 220* | 3 |
| Philosophy (380 suggested, not required) | 3 |
| Religious Studies (incl. RELS 101, 102; Bible content; Christianity & Intercultural Studies) | 12 |
| Society and culture | 3 |
| University 101 | 1 |
| Electives | 17 |
| Total | 122 |
*PHYS 220 may only be taken if MATH 250 or a 300/400 level MATH course is also taken.
Specific Requirements
CHEM 111, 112* Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 221, 222 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry
CHEM 321 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 341 Advanced Physical Chemistry
CHEM 357, 358 Modern Analytical Methods
CHEM 384 Principles of Biochemistry
CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM Electives (6 sem. hrs.) (Including a maximum of 1 course from CHEM 370 or CHEM 386.)
Choose from:
CHEM 322, CHEM 342, CHEM 370 , CHEM 386, CHEM 432, CHEM 469
*or CHEM 103, 104 with a high grade; or CHEM 103, 112.
2. General Program
Graduation Requirements
(See also Academic Information section, particularly for further details on core requirements, or checklists for a complete listing of requirements.)
| Sem. Hrs. | |
| Chemistry (24 sem. hrs. must be 300 or 400 level) | 42 |
| English: Two of ENGL 101 (ESL), 103, 104 or modern language literature course (min. C grade) | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Human Kinetics (incl. HKIN 190) | 4 |
| IDIS 102 | 1 |
| MATH 123, 124 | 6 |
| NATS 487, 490 | 3 |
| One of MATH 223, CMPT 140, or CMPT 141 | 3-4 |
| PHYS 111, PHYS 112 | 6 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Religious Studies (incl. RELS 101, 102; Bible content; Christianity & Intercultural Studies) | 12 |
| Society and culture | 3 |
| University 101 | 1 |
| Electives | 25-26 |
| Total | 122 |
Specific Requirements
CHEM 111, 112* Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 221, 222 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry
CHEM 357 Modern Analytical Methods
CHEM Electives (21 sem. hrs.) (Including a maximum of 2 courses from CHEM 370, CHEM 384 or CHEM 386.)
Choose from:
CHEM 321, CHEM 322, CHEM 341, CHEM 342, CHEM 358, CHEM 370 , CHEM 384, CHEM 386, CHEM 431, 432, CHEM 469, CHEM 409, 410
*or CHEM 103, 104 with a high grade; or CHEM 103, 112.
3. Life Sciences Emphasis Program
Graduation Requirements
(See also Academic Information section, particularly for further details on core requirements, or checklists for a complete listing of requirements.)
| Sem. Hrs. | |
| Chemistry (24 sem. hrs. must be 300 or 400 level) | 42 |
| ENGL 103,104 | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Human Kinetics (incl. HKIN 190) | 4 |
| IDIS 102 | 1 |
| MATH 123, 124 | 6 |
| NATS 487, 490 | 3 |
| BIOL 113, 114, 223 | 9 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| PHYS 111,112 | 6 |
| Religious Studies (incl. RELS 101, 102; Bible content; Christianity & Intercultural Studies) | 12 |
| Society and culture | 3 |
| University 101 | 1 |
| Electives | 20 |
| Total | 122 |
Specific Requirements
CHEM 111, 112* Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 221, 222 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry
CHEM 384 Principles of Biochemistry
CHEM 386 Biosynthesis
CHEM Electives (18 sem. hrs.)
CHEM 321, CHEM 322, CHEM 341, CHEM 342, CHEM 357, CHEM 358, CHEM 370 , CHEM 372, CHEM 409/410, CHEM 431, CHEM 432, CHEM 469,
*or CHEM 103, 104 with a high grade; or CHEM 103, 112.
Combined Chemistry and Business majors: This combination is ideal for those seeking managerial positions in a technological industry. However, it is very demanding and will sometimes require five years of study. Please consult the Deans in both areas for further details.
Concentration in Chemistry
Chemistry: 30 sem. hrs., including:
CHEM 111, 112* Principles of Chemistry
CHEM 221, 222 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 230, 240 Inorganic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry
CHEM 357 Modern Analytical Methods
plus 9 sem. hrs. of 300 or 400 level Chemistry courses. (CHEM 372 may not be applied to a concentration in Chemistry)
*or CHEM 103, 104 with high grade; or CHEM 103, 112.
Minor in Chemistry
The following specific requirements apply: 24 sem. hrs. including CHEM 111, 112 (or CHEM 103, 104 with a high grade; or CHEM 103, 112), 221, 230, plus 12 additional sem. hrs. of CHEM electives, 9 sem. hrs. of which must be at a 300 or 400 level. (CHEM 372 may not be applied to a minor in Chemistry)
More Information
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