The Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences offers a multidisciplinary major, consisting of a minor and concentration (or of two concentrations). Students choose a concentration from one of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, computing science, applied mathematics with computing science, mathematics or physics. Students then choose a minor in a second science from the same list. As an alternative, students can also opt to pursue two concentrations from this list.

chem•is•try (BSc)

A major in chemistry prepares students for careers in research, industry, the health sciences and environmental planning. The TWU chemistry degree provides ample opportunity for preparation in theory and practice. Following the introduction of general principles and laboratory skills, courses focus on analytical, organic, physical and inorganic chemistry, as well as biochemistry. Independent projects allow fourth-year students to explore their areas of interest. Through the various lab courses offered, students will receive hands-on experience with a range of modern instruments including GC-MS, UV/Vis and Atomic Absorption, FT-IR and FT-NMR spectrometry. In addition, the department has advanced "molecular modeling" software, which is integrated into a number of courses. Ample opportunities exist for students to collaborate with professors on research projects.

Emphases include: graduate school preparation, life sciences, general chemistry
Those interested in further study can apply for the chemistry honours program
Teaching assistant and lab instructor positions open to students

Sample Courses:

CHEM 240: Physical Chemistry
CHEM 370: Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 384: Principles of Biochemistry
CHEM 386: Biosynthesis
CHEM 469: Polymer Chemistry

Resources:

Department of Chemistry website

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