Chemistry Program
Our regular and co-op chemistry programs are both fully accredited from the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) (external link) . You’ll share a common first year with students in biology and medical physics, giving you the chance to explore other possible paths to degree completion before committing to Chemistry.
You’ll gain detailed knowledge in the principles of matter and energy, and chemical applications in such channels as: the creation of new materials and products, environmental protection, and antibiotics. You may also choose the Applied Physics option, which includes specific, additional courses.
Common First Year
Second Semester
REQUIRED:
BLG 144 Biology II
CHY 113 General Chemistry II
MTH 231 Modern Mathematics II
PCS 130 Physics II
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Chemistry Regular Program, Full-Time, Four Years
Third Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 142 Organic Chemistry I
CHY 213 Analytical Chemistry I
CHY 381 Physical Chemistry I
MTH 330 Calculus and Geometry
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Fourth Semester
REQUIRED:
BCH 261 Biochemistry
CHY 223 Analytical Chemistry II
CHY 242 Organic Chemistry II
CHY 382 Physical Chemistry II
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Fifth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 330 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
CHY 331 Basic Chromatography
CHY 344 Inorganic Chemistry
MTH 380 Probability and Statistics I
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
Seventh Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Four courses from Table I.
Eighth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 423 Environmental Science
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Three courses from Table I.
Co-op Chemistry Regular Program, Full-Time, Five Years
Third Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 142 Organic Chemistry I
CHY 213 Analytical Chemistry I
CHY 381 Physical Chemistry I
MTH 330 Calculus and Geometry
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Fourth Semester
REQUIRED:
BCH 261 Biochemistry
CHY 223 Analytical Chemistry II
CHY 242 Organic Chemistry II
CHY 382 Physical Chemistry II
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Fifth Semester (Offered in Fall Term Only)
REQUIRED:
CHY 330 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
CHY 331 Basic Chromatography
CHY 344 Inorganic Chemistry
MTH 380 Probability and Statistics I
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
Seventh Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Four courses from Table I.
Eighth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 423 Environmental Science
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Three courses from Table I.
Applied Physics Option Program, Full-Time, Four Years
This option emphasizes physical chemistry and more exposure to physics. You can choose from electives to build expertise in solid state physics, biophysics, radiation biology or medical diagnostics.
Third Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 142 Organic Chemistry I
CHY 381 Physical Chemistry I
MTH 108 Linear Algebra
MTH 330 Calculus and Geometry
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Fourth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 242 Organic Chemistry II
CHY 382 Physical Chemistry II
MTH 430 Dynamic Systems Differential Equations
PCS 228 Electricity and Magnetism
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Sixth Semester
REQUIRED:
PCS 335 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
PCS 401 Quantum Mechanics I
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B – Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Two courses from Table II.
Seventh Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Four courses from Table II.
Eighth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 423 Environmental Science
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Three courses from Table II.
Co-op Applied Physics Option Program, Full-Time, Five Years
Third Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 142 Organic Chemistry I
CHY 381 Physical Chemistry I
MTH 108 Linear Algebra
MTH 330 Calculus and Geometry
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Fourth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 242 Organic Chemistry II
CHY 382 Physical Chemistry II
MTH 430 Dynamic Systems Differential Equations
PCS 228 Electricity and Magnetism
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Revised curriculum begins 2021-2022 for students admitted Fall 2018 and after.
Sixth Semester
REQUIRED:
PCS 335 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
PCS 401 Quantum Mechanics I
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B – Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Two courses from Table II.
Seventh Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Four courses from Table II.
Eighth Semester
REQUIRED:
CHY 423 Environmental Science
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:
Three courses from Table II.