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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 222 | Organic Chemistry IIAn introduction to theoretical, physical, and descriptive organic chemistry. A study of the properties of aliphatic, alicyclic, and simple aromatic compounds is examined. Introductory spectroscopy. The laboratory course illustrates the operations, representative reactions, and syntheses of organic chemistry. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221. (3-1-4)
NB: CHEM 221 precedes CHEM 222.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 222 | Organic Chemistry IIAn introduction to theoretical, physical, and descriptive organic chemistry. A study of the properties of aliphatic, alicyclic, and simple aromatic compounds is examined. Introductory spectroscopy. The laboratory course illustrates the operations, representative reactions, and syntheses of organic chemistry. Course Credits: 3
NB: CHEM 221 precedes CHEM 222
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 222 | Organic Chemistry IIAn introduction to theoretical, physical, and descriptive organic chemistry. A study of the properties of aliphatic, alicyclic, and simple aromatic compounds is examined. Introductory spectroscopy. The laboratory course illustrates the operations, representative reactions, and syntheses of organic chemistry. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221
NB: CHEM 221 precedes CHEM 222
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 230 | Inorganic ChemistryThis foundational inorganic chemistry course explores the chemical and physical properties of the main group elements and various classes of inorganic compounds. Key topics cover atomic orbital theory and atomic term symbols; theories of bonding in molecules including Lewis structures, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital (MO) theory of chemical bonding applied to small molecules; bonding and crystal structure of ionic and metal solids; key reactivity patterns for main group elements and their important compounds; and an introduction to transition metal complexes. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-0)
CHEM 104 or 112
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 230 | Inorganic ChemistryThis foundational inorganic chemistry course explores the chemical and physical properties of the main group elements and various classes of inorganic compounds. Key topics cover atomic orbital theory and atomic term symbols; theories of bonding in molecules including Lewis structures, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital (MO) theory of chemical bonding applied to small molecules; bonding and crystal structure of ionic and metal solids; key reactivity patterns for main group elements and their important compounds; and an introduction to transition metal complexes. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 230 | Inorganic ChemistryThis foundational inorganic chemistry course explores the chemical and physical properties of the main group elements and various classes of inorganic compounds. Key topics cover atomic orbital theory and atomic term symbols; theories of bonding in molecules including Lewis structures, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital (MO) theory of chemical bonding applied to small molecules; bonding and crystal structure of ionic and metal solids; key reactivity patterns for main group elements and their important compounds; and an introduction to transition metal complexes. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab
CHEM 104 or 112
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 240 | Physical ChemistryAn introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. Topics include: the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria, ideal and dilute solutions of non-electrolytes. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-4)
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
Cross-listed: PHYS 240. |
| 2025-2026 | CHEM 240 | Physical ChemistryAn introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. Topics include: the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria, ideal and dilute solutions of non-electrolytes. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 240 | Physical ChemistryAn introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. Topics include: the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria, ideal and dilute solutions of non-electrolytes. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
Cross-listed: PHYS 240 |
| 2024-2025 | CHEM 321 | Discovering Organic StructureThis is an advanced organic course which builds upon the knowledge gained from second year organic chemistry. This course covers advanced topics in spectroscopic techniques to elucidate organic structures for research relevant applications. Topics include Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy; 1D, 2D and 3D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for NMR active nuclei such as 1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, and 31P; Mass Spectrometry, and Ultra Violet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. (3-4; 3-0)
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 321 | Discovering Organic StructureThis is an advanced organic course which builds upon the knowledge gained from second-year organic chemistry. This course covers advanced topics in spectroscopic techniques to elucidate organic structures for research relevant applications. Topics include Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy; 1D, 2D and 3D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for NMR active nuclei such as 1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, and 31P; Mass Spectrometry, and Ultra Violet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 321 | Discovering Organic StructureThis is an advanced organic course which builds upon the knowledge gained from second-year organic chemistry. This course covers advanced topics in spectroscopic techniques to elucidate organic structures for research relevant applications. Topics include Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy; 1D, 2D and 3D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for NMR active nuclei such as 1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, and 31P; Mass Spectrometry, and Ultra Violet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 322 | Pharmaceutical Design & SynthesisThis is an advanced organic chemistry course. However, the course covers functional chemistry of organic substances that have relevance to medicine and pharmacy, modern synthetic techniques for functional group transformation, principles involved in the planning and execution of multi-step synthesis of organic drug molecules, and laboratory in synthetic methods and techniques. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 322 | Pharmaceutical Design & SynthesisThis is an advanced organic chemistry course. However, the course covers functional chemistry of organic substances that have relevance to medicine and pharmacy, modern synthetic techniques for functional group transformation, principles involved in the planning and execution of multi-step synthesis of organic drug molecules, and laboratory in synthetic methods and techniques. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222
NB: Not offered every year See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 322 | Pharmaceutical Design and SynthesisThis is an advanced organic chemistry course. However, the course covers functional chemistry of organic substances that have relevance to medicine and pharmacy, modern synthetic techniques for functional group transformation, principles involved in the planning and execution of multi-step synthesis of organic drug molecules, and laboratory in synthetic methods and techniques. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. (3-4; 3-0)
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 341 | Advanced Physical Chemistry IThe fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state are considered. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111,112, CHEM 240. (3-4; 3-0)
MATH 223
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
Cross-listed: PHYS 341 |
| 2025-2026 | CHEM 341 | Advanced Physical Chemistry IThe fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state are considered. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 341 | Advanced Physical Chemistry IThe fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state are considered. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111,112, CHEM 240
MATH 223
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: PHYS 341 |
| 2024-2025 | CHEM 342 | Advanced Physical Chemistry IIThe fundamental concepts of matter in relation to: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Transport Phenomena, Elementary Kinetics, Complex Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysis. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Math 123, PHYS 111, 112, CHEM 240, or permission from the instructor. (3-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 342 | Advanced Physical Chemistry IIThe fundamental concepts of matter in relation to: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Transport Phenomena, Elementary Kinetics, Complex Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysis. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 342 | Advanced Physical Chemistry IIThe fundamental concepts of matter in relation to: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Transport Phenomena, Elementary Kinetics, Complex Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysis. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Math 123, PHYS 111, 112, CHEM 240, or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 357 | Modern Analytical MethodsIntroduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200 level or above chemistry lab course. (3-4; 3-4)
NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 357 | Modern Analytical MethodsIntroduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Course Credits: 3
NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 357 | Modern Analytical MethodsIntroduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200-level or above chemistry lab course
NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 358 | Modern Analytical MethodsIntroduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200 level or above chemistry lab course. (3-4; 3-4)
NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 358 | Modern Analytical MethodsIntroduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Course Credits: 3
NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 358 | Modern Analytical MethodsIntroduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200-level or above chemistry lab course
NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 370 | Environmental ChemistryThe 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)
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 370 | Environmental ChemistryThe 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
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 370 | Environmental ChemistryThe 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. Recommended: CHEM 221, 222
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 372 | Molecular GeneticsThis 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 GeneticsThis 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.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 372 | Molecular GeneticsThis 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. Recommended: CHEM 221, 222
NB: CHEM 372 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis Program in chemistry.
Cross-listed: BIOL 372 |
| 2024-2025 | CHEM 384 | Principles of BiochemistryThe 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 BiochemistryThe study of chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as CHEM 386. Course Credits: 3
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 384 | Principles of BiochemistryThe 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 |
| 2024-2025 | CHEM 386 | BiosynthesisIn 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 | BiosynthesisIn 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.
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 386 | BiosynthesisIn 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 |
| 2024-2025 | CHEM 400 | Directed Studies in ChemistryStudents 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).
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 400 | Directed Studies in ChemistryStudents 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).
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 400 | Directed Studies in ChemistryStudents 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).
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 409 | Thesis PreparationIn 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.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 409 | Thesis PreparationIn 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
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 409 | Thesis PreparationIn 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
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 410 | Senior ThesisThe 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.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 410 | Senior ThesisThe 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
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| 2026-2027 | CHEM 410 | Senior ThesisThe 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
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| 2024-2025 | CHEM 411 | Senior ThesisStudents 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.
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| 2025-2026 | CHEM 411 | Senior ThesisStudents 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.
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