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Year Course ID Course
2024-2025 CHEM 370

Environmental Chemistry

The study of chemical reactions as they relate to the environment. The course takes a biogeochemical approach with emphasis placed on the deleterious effects that human activities and technologies have had on atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial systems. Methods to alleviate environmental problems are considered.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. CHEM 221, 222 recommended. (0-0; 3-4)
2025-2026 CHEM 370

Environmental Chemistry

The study of chemical reactions as they relate to the environment. The course takes a biogeochemical approach with emphasis placed on the deleterious effects that human activities and technologies have had on atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial systems. Methods to alleviate environmental problems are considered.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHEM 372

Molecular Genetics

This course considers modern developments and techniques in genetics, especially the basic and applied aspects of recombinant DNA technology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113, 114; a minimum C grade in CHEM 223; students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. CHEM 221, 222 recommended. (0-0; 3-3)
NB: CHEM 372 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis Program in chemistry.
Cross-listed: BIOL 372
2025-2026 CHEM 372

Molecular Genetics

This course considers modern developments and techniques in genetics, especially the basic and applied aspects of recombinant DNA technology.

Course Credits: 3
NB: CHEM 372 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis Program in chemistry.
2024-2025 CHEM 384

Principles of Biochemistry

The study of chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as CHEM 386.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223.
Cross-listed: BIOL 384
2025-2026 CHEM 384

Principles of Biochemistry

The study of chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as CHEM 386.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHEM 386

Biosynthesis

In this course, two aspects of biochemistry are developed: (1) The modern understanding of the biochemical transfer of genetic information: DNA structure and synthesis, transcription, and translation. These are related to developments in recombinant DNA technology. (2) An introduction to physiological biochemistry including vision, muscle contraction, and neurotransmission.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223.
NB: CHEM 386 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis and honours programs in chemistry.
Cross-listed: BIOL 386
2025-2026 CHEM 386

Biosynthesis

In this course, two aspects of biochemistry are developed: (1) The modern understanding of the biochemical transfer of genetic information: DNA structure and synthesis, transcription, and translation. These are related to developments in recombinant DNA technology. (2) An introduction to physiological biochemistry including vision, muscle contraction, and neurotransmission.

Course Credits: 3
NB: CHEM 386 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis and honours programs in chemistry.
2024-2025 CHEM 400

Directed Studies in Chemistry

Students are required to produce an outline of the topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/ or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report.

Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in chemistry or instructor's consent.
NB: This course with the appropriate choice of topics can be used as a preparation for the senior thesis (CHEM 410).
2025-2026 CHEM 400

Directed Studies in Chemistry

Students are required to produce an outline of the topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/ or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report.

Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: This course with the appropriate choice of topics can be used as a preparation for the senior thesis (CHEM 410).
2024-2025 CHEM 409

Thesis Preparation

In consultation with a faculty advisor, the student will propose a chemical research project, which will actually be investigated in the follow-up course, CHEM 410. The student must first do a thorough search of the relevant chemical literature. A specific project proposal is then to be formulated and presented in a written report.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in chemistry or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 CHEM 409

Thesis Preparation

In consultation with a faculty advisor, the student will propose a chemical research project, which will actually be investigated in the follow-up course, CHEM 410. The student must first do a thorough search of the relevant chemical literature. A specific project proposal is then to be formulated and presented in a written report.

Course Credits: 1
2024-2025 CHEM 410

Senior Thesis

The course follows up on CHEM 409; the research project that was proposed in CHEM 409 is actually carried out in CHEM 410. This is done under the supervision of a faculty member of the chemistry department. As a result, there are no lectures; rather the course is centered on the lab. In addition to the facilities at Trinity Western, other facilities may be utilized where possible and useful. The project will result in a written thesis and public presentation.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 409, a related directed study in preparation, or instructor's consent.
2025-2026 CHEM 410

Senior Thesis

The course follows up on CHEM 409; the research project that was proposed in CHEM 409 is actually carried out in CHEM 410. This is done under the supervision of a faculty member of the chemistry department. As a result, there are no lectures; rather the course is centered on the lab. In addition to the facilities at Trinity Western, other facilities may be utilized where possible and useful. The project will result in a written thesis and public presentation.

Course Credits: 2
2024-2025 CHEM 411

Senior Thesis

Students research a chosen area of chemistry and provide a final written report.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 409, a related directed study in preparation, or instructor's consent.
NB: This course can only be taken by prior arrangement with the department chair and the Office of the Registrar.
2025-2026 CHEM 411

Senior Thesis

Students research a chosen area of chemistry and provide a final written report.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Application and acceptance into Honours program in political studies or Honours program in international studies. See department chair or International Studies coordinator.
2024-2025 CHEM 431

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

This course looks at the chemistry of the transition metals. Emphasis during the first semester is on classical coordination chemistry, including stereochemistry, symmetry, theories of bonding and electronic structure in complexes. The second semester includes a variety of special topics in inorganic chemistry, such as organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230. (3-4; 3-0)
NB: CHEM 431 should precede 432. Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 CHEM 431

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

This course looks at the chemistry of the transition metals. Emphasis during the first semester is on classical coordination chemistry, including stereochemistry, symmetry, theories of bonding and electronic structure in complexes. The second semester includes a variety of special topics in inorganic chemistry, such as organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry.

Course Credits: 3
NB: CHEM 431 should precede 432. Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 CHEM 432

Organometallic Chemistry

Organometallic complexes contain organic groups bonded to metals in transition metal complexes. This advanced inorganic chemistry course explores the structure, chemical and physical properties, and reactivity of organometallic complexes. An overview of key ligand classes and typical reactivity patterns leads to exploration of catalysis reactions mediated by organometallic complexes and their resulting impact on human society.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230. (3-4; 3-0)
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
2025-2026 CHEM 432

Organometallic Chemistry

Organometallic complexes contain organic groups bonded to metals in transition metal complexes. This advanced inorganic chemistry course explores the structure, chemical and physical properties, and reactivity of organometallic complexes. An overview of key ligand classes and typical reactivity patterns leads to exploration of catalysis reactions mediated by organometallic complexes and their resulting impact on human society.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
2024-2025 CHEM 461

Chemical & Biological Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the use of science, engineering and technology for the design and implementation of protocols that lead to novel materials as well as devices on the nanometer size. The objective of this course will be to provide chemistry and biology students with an introduction to the principles that underpin the synthesis,

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103/104 or CHEM 111/112 and MATH 123; or instructor's consent.
PHYS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 CHEM 461

Chemical & Biological Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the use of science, engineering and technology for the design and implementation of protocols that lead to novel materials as well as devices on the nanometer size. The objective of this course will be to provide chemistry and biology students with an introduction to the principles that underpin the synthesis,

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 CHEM 469

Polymer Chemistry

A study of organic and structural aspects of several polymer families, physical properties including molecular weight and distribution, solution properties of macromolecules, kinetics of polymerization in free radical, ionic, and condensation systems. Stereochemistry of polymers. Application to the properties of selected synthetic rubbers and plastics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 CHEM 469

Polymer Chemistry

A study of organic and structural aspects of several polymer families, physical properties including molecular weight and distribution, solution properties of macromolecules, kinetics of polymerization in free radical, ionic, and condensation systems. Stereochemistry of polymers. Application to the properties of selected synthetic rubbers and plastics.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2024-2025 CHIN 101

Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture I

A basic introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of either Mandarin or Cantonese. The course focuses on speaking and listening comprehension, but also introduce reading and writing. With Chinese culture as a major component, students gain insight into the significance of China today and over the centuries

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 CHIN 101

Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture I

A basic introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of either Mandarin or Cantonese. The course focuses on speaking and listening comprehension, but also introduce reading and writing. With Chinese culture as a major component, students gain insight into the significance of China today and over the centuries

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 102

Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture II

A basic introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of either Mandarin or Cantonese. The course focuses on speaking and listening comprehension, but also introduce reading and writing. With Chinese culture as a major component, students gain insight into the significance of China today and over the centuries.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 101, or Instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test.
2025-2026 CHIN 102

Introduction to Chinese Language & Culture II

A basic introduction to Mandarin Chinese for students with no previous knowledge of either Mandarin or Cantonese. The course focuses on speaking and listening comprehension, but also introduce reading and writing. With Chinese culture as a major component, students gain insight into the significance of China today and over the centuries.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 201

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture I

This course develops students' Chinese language skills and provide them with further insight into Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on improving communication skills, the course offers extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students read various authentic texts, review and study grammar, and expand their cultural understanding through readings, film, and discussion with the instructor. A field trip to the Chinese community enables students to practise their language skills and experience Chinese culture firsthand.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 102 or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test.
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 CHIN 201

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture I

This course develops students' Chinese language skills and provide them with further insight into Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on improving communication skills, the course offers extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students read various authentic texts, review and study grammar, and expand their cultural understanding through readings, film, and discussion with the instructor. A field trip to the Chinese community enables students to practise their language skills and experience Chinese culture firsthand.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Currently offered as a directed study.
2024-2025 CHIN 202

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture II

This course develops students' Chinese language skills and provide them with further insight into Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on improving communication skills, the course offers extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students read various authentic texts, review and study grammar, and expand their cultural understanding through readings, film, and discussion with the instructor. A field trip to the Chinese community enables students to practise their language skills and experience Chinese culture firsthand.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 201; or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test.
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 CHIN 202

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture II

This course develops students' Chinese language skills and provide them with further insight into Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on improving communication skills, the course offers extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students read various authentic texts, review and study grammar, and expand their cultural understanding through readings, film, and discussion with the instructor. A field trip to the Chinese community enables students to practise their language skills and experience Chinese culture firsthand.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Currently offered as a directed study.
2024-2025 CHIN 211

Decoding Chinese Mythologies I

Through analyzing selected texts from Chinese mythologies and the Bible, students will come to understand the formation of Chinese ideology and to consider Chinese cultural texts from a Christian perspective. While expanding the students' vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase their proficiency in formal written expression in Mandarin, as well as improve their skills in critical reading and writing. Courses given entirely in Mandarin.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission, following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Courses are for Chinese native-language speakers or those with equivalent level of competency.
2025-2026 CHIN 211

Decoding Chinese Mythologies I

Through analyzing selected texts from Chinese mythologies and the Bible, students will come to understand the formation of Chinese ideology and to consider Chinese cultural texts from a Christian perspective. While expanding the students' vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase their proficiency in formal written expression in Mandarin, as well as improve their skills in critical reading and writing. Courses given entirely in Mandarin.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 212

Decoding Chinese Mythologies II

Through analyzing selected texts from Chinese mythologies and the Bible, students will come to understand the formation of Chinese ideology and to consider Chinese cultural texts from a Christian perspective. While expanding the students' vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase their proficiency in formal written expression in Mandarin, as well as improve their skills in critical reading and writing. Courses given entirely in Mandarin.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's permission or CHIN 211. Courses are for Chinese native-language speakers or those with equivalent level of competency.
2025-2026 CHIN 212

Decoding Chinese Mythologies II

Through analyzing selected texts from Chinese mythologies and the Bible, students will come to understand the formation of Chinese ideology and to consider Chinese cultural texts from a Christian perspective. While expanding the students' vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase their proficiency in formal written expression in Mandarin, as well as improve their skills in critical reading and writing. Courses given entirely in Mandarin.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 301

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture III

This course is intended to further improve students' Chinese language skills and to expand their understanding of the Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on both spoken and written Chinese, the course helps students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their speaking skills, enhance their understanding of Chinese grammar, and develop their writing skills in Chinese. Through reading authentic Chinese texts of increasing difficulty, students gain a greater mastery of the language and a better understanding of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 202
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study.
2025-2026 CHIN 301

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture III

This course is intended to further improve students' Chinese language skills and to expand their understanding of the Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on both spoken and written Chinese, the course helps students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their speaking skills, enhance their understanding of Chinese grammar, and develop their writing skills in Chinese. Through reading authentic Chinese texts of increasing difficulty, students gain a greater mastery of the language and a better understanding of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Currently offered as a directed study.
2024-2025 CHIN 302

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture IV

This course is intended to further improve students' Chinese language skills and to expand their understanding of the Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on both spoken and written Chinese, the course helps students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their speaking skills, enhance their understanding of Chinese grammar, and develop their writing skills in Chinese. Through reading authentic Chinese texts of increasing difficulty, students gain a greater mastery of the language and a better understanding of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 301
NB: Presently offered as a Directed Study
2025-2026 CHIN 302

Intermediate Chinese Language & Culture IV

This course is intended to further improve students' Chinese language skills and to expand their understanding of the Chinese culture and history. With an emphasis on both spoken and written Chinese, the course helps students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their speaking skills, enhance their understanding of Chinese grammar, and develop their writing skills in Chinese. Through reading authentic Chinese texts of increasing difficulty, students gain a greater mastery of the language and a better understanding of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Currently offered as a directed study.
2024-2025 CHIN 311

Comparative Study of Analects of Confucius I

Through a comparative inquiry into the texts of Confucius, the biblical Proverbs, and the gospel of Matthew, students will gain fresh insight into the core values of Chinese culture. While expanding the students’ vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase proficiency in formal written Mandarin, as well as improve their ability in critical reading and writing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 212, or instructor’s permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Course is for Chinese native-language speakers or those with equivalent level of competency.
2025-2026 CHIN 311

Comparative Study of Analects of Confucius I

Through a comparative inquiry into the texts of Confucius, the biblical Proverbs, and the gospel of Matthew, students will gain fresh insight into the core values of Chinese culture. While expanding the students’ vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase proficiency in formal written Mandarin, as well as improve their ability in critical reading and writing.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 312

Comparative Study of Analects of Confucius II

Through a comparative inquiry into the texts of Confucius, the biblical Proverbs, and the gospel of Matthew, students will gain fresh insight into the core values of Chinese culture. While expanding the students’ vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase proficiency in formal written Mandarin, as well as improve their ability in critical reading and writing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s):  CHIN 311. Course is for Chinese native-language speakers or those with equivalent level of competency.
2025-2026 CHIN 312

Comparative Study of Analects of Confucius II

Through a comparative inquiry into the texts of Confucius, the biblical Proverbs, and the gospel of Matthew, students will gain fresh insight into the core values of Chinese culture. While expanding the students’ vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase proficiency in formal written Mandarin, as well as improve their ability in critical reading and writing.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 CHIN 321

Classical Chinese Literature I

Through comparative inquiry into classical Chinese literature and history and the biblical books of I & II Kings, students will gain fresh insight into Chinese cultural practices and ideology. Students will continue to develop proficiency in Chinese language skills and expand their understanding of Chinese history and culture. Emphasis will be on improving students’ ability to critically read and analyze simplified Chinese texts.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 CHIN 322

Classical Chinese Literature II

Through comparative inquiry into classical Chinese literature and history and the biblical books of I & II Kings, students will gain fresh insight into Chinese cultural practices and ideology. Students will continue to develop proficiency in Chinese language skills and expand their understanding of Chinese history and culture. Emphasis will be on improving students’ ability to critically read and analyze simplified Chinese texts.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 401

Advanced Chinese Language & Culture I

As an advanced course in Mandarin Chinese, CHIN 401 continues to improve students' capabilities in the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on conversational skills. With extensive listening, speaking, and reading practice, these courses will help students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their oral skills, increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, and enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 302, or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Courses are for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency.
2025-2026 CHIN 401

Advanced Chinese Language & Culture I

As an advanced course in Mandarin Chinese, CHIN 401 continues to improve students' capabilities in the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on conversational skills. With extensive listening, speaking, and reading practice, these courses will help students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their oral skills, increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, and enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 CHIN 402

Advanced Chinese Language & Culture ll

As an advanced course in Mandarin Chinese, CHIN 402 continues to improve students' capabilities in the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on conversational skills. With extensive listening, speaking, and reading practice, these courses will help students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their oral skills, increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, and enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHIN 401, or instructor's permission following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Courses are for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency.
2025-2026 CHIN 402

Advanced Chinese Language & Culture ll

As an advanced course in Mandarin Chinese, CHIN 402 continues to improve students' capabilities in the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on conversational skills. With extensive listening, speaking, and reading practice, these courses will help students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their oral skills, increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, and enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture.

Course Credits: 3