CHEM 111 Contemporary Chemistry 1
Structure of matter; Matter and energy; Chemistry of the environment; Chemistry of materials; Chemical aspects of pollution. Prerequisite: Grade 12 Chemistry 3 lectures-+ discussion meetings, fall term only.
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78 courses in the 1972–73 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Faculty listed in 1972–73
Professor and Chairman of W.A.E. McBryde, M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Virginia), F.CLI.C. Department Professor (Chemistry and Physics W.B. Pearson, D.F.C., M.A., D.Sc. (Oxon), FRSC, CLIC. and Dean of the Faculty of Science) Professor and Associate Dean of R.G. Woolford, M.Sc. (Western), Ph.D. (Illinois), FCL.C. the Faculty of Science
Professors D. E. Irish, B.Sc. (Western), M.Sc. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Chicago) H.G. McLeod, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) L.W. Reeves, B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc. (Bristol), F CLC. A. Rudin, B.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Northwestern) (Chemistry and Physics) G. Scoles, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Genova) H.D. Sharma, M.Sc. (Delhi), Ph.D. (California) T. Viswanatha, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Mysore)
Adjunct Professor R.H.F. Manske, M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D., D.Sc. (Manchester), D.Sc. (McMaster), F.R.S.C, F.CIC.
Associate Professors G.F. Atkinson, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), FR.I.C. D.A. Brisbin B.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Toronto) J.B. Capindale, M.A., D.Phil. (Oxford) A.J. Carty, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Nottingham) W.L. Elsdon, M.Sc. (Western), Ph.D. (McGill) B.O. Fraser-Reid M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (Alberta) T.E. Gough, B.Sc, Ph.D. (Leicester) R.M. Guest, 4.4. (Western), Ph.D. (McGill) F.W. Karasek, B.S. (Elmhurst), Ph.D, (Oregon State) J.L. Koppel, B.4., Ph.D. (Toronto) D. Mackay, B.Sc, Ph.D. (Aberdeen) A.D. Maynes, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) J.B. Moffat, B.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) J.G. Smith, B.A, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) V. A. Snieckus, B.Sc. (Alberta), M.S. (California), Ph.D. (Oregon) G.E. Toogood, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Nottingham)
Assistant Professors A. Balasubramanian, M.Sc. (Madras), Ph.D. (Indian Institute of Science) LJ. Brubacher, B.A. (Goshen College, Indiana), Ph.D. (Northwestern) P.C. Chieh, B.Sc. (Nat Taiwan) M.Sc. (Nat. Tsing Hua), Ph.D. (British Columbia) R.J. Friesen, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Manitoba) R.J. Leroy, B.Sc, M.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Wisconsin) F.R. McCourt, B.Sc., Ph.D. (British Columbia) M. Tchir, B.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Western)
Instructors W.J. Byars, H.N.C. (Dundee Technical College), B.Sc. (Waterloo) M.C. Michael (Miss), B.Sc. (Waterloo) D. Rees-Thomas, B.Sc. (Queen’s) M. Vatcher, H.N.C. (Bolton Technical College)
11* Genera] Chemistry
26* Organic Chemistry 1
36* Organic Chemistry 2
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Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found on page 23]. Prerequisites for course are a reliable guide to the background necessary for the course. In lieu of the specific courses listed, an equivalent background from Waterloo or elsewehere is acceptable. With consent of the instructor, prerequisites may be waived in exceptional cases.
Stoichiometry, properties of gases, liquids and solutions, gas phase chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria in aqueous solutions, oxidation-reduction, chemical kinetics. 3 lectures, I tutorial, fall term. (For students registered in the Year 1 Engineering programme.)
The basic chemistry of the important classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. A laboratory course on preparative organic chemistry and organic techniques accompanies the lectures. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, alternate weeks, fall and winter terms
An introduction to the important classes of heterocyclic compounds and natural products. Prerequisite: Chemistry 26* 3 lectures, fall and spring terms (the laboratory described in Chemistry 26* will be offered in the fall term only with this course for those students who did not take in with Chemistry 26*)
CHEM 112 Contemporary Chemistry 2
Chemical reactions — How far and how fast; Organic chemistry; Biochemistry; Nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111* or Grade 13 Chemistry 3 lectures+ discussion meetings, winter term only.
Chemistry 111*-112* are designed for students in Arts, Environmental Studies and some students in Mathematics and Science who are unlikely to take further courses in Chemistry; they will be accepted for degree credit but will not be accepted as prerequisites for any other chemistry courses, nor will credit be allowed for both Chemistry 111*-112* and 121*-122* or 142%.
CHEM 121 Chemical Structure and Periodicity
An introduction to atomic structure and bonding. Periodic atomic properties. Chemical implications of periodicity. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Chemistry, Mathematics (Functions and Relations; and Calculus) 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fall term.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry for the Physical Sciences
An integrated approach to the structure and reactivity of molecules. Basic chemical kinetics. Selected reactions of hydrocarbons. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, winter and spring terms.
CHEM 302 Department of Chemistry
CHEM 142 General Chemistry for the Life Sciences Note
Equilibrium, energetics and mechanisms of reactions. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, winter term only.
a) The normal first year Chemistry e recommended for seq Mathematics students (Regular or Coop) is 121*-122*.
5) The normal first-year pattern for most students will be to take 121* followed by 122* or 142*; however both 122* and 142* may be taken if desired.
CHEM 209 Scientific Literature and Writing
This course is now offered as Science 209* and is described in the Science course listings.
CHEM 210 Non-Aqueous Solvents and Non-Transition Metal Chemistry
Modern acid-base theory. Behaviour in specific non-aqueous systems. Application to the synthesis and reactivity of non-transition metal compounds. (Primarily for Honours Chemistry, Honours Applied Chemistry and Honours Biology and Chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 121*-122* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fall term only.
CHEM 211 Chemical Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry
Concepts of molecular orbital and valence bond theories. o, a and bonding in complex polyatomic inorganic molecules. Relationship of bonding to stereochemistry and electronic structure in specific groups of compounds. (Primarily for Honours Chemistry, Honours Applied Chemistry and Honours Biology and Chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* 2 lectures, offered in winter and spring terms.
CHEM 216 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
A general survey of the important principles and application of organic and biochemistry for Optometry students only. 3 lectures, fall term.
CHEM 218 Development of Chemical Bonding and Structure
Current models of bonding in Inorganic Chemistry. Prediction of stereochemistry and electronic structure. Inorganic nomenclature. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, fall term.
CHEM 219 Chemistry of Non-Transition Metals
Group trends in main group chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on correlation of structure with physical properties in various groups of compounds. Prerequisites: Chemistry 218* 2 lectures, I tutorial, winter term.
CHEM 220 Introductory Analytical Chemistry
The principles underlying quantitative chemical measurements, with experiments to develop confidence in personal laboratory techniques and to provide experience in comparing and choosing analytical methods. (Primarily for Honours Chemistry, Honours Applied Chemistry and Honours Biology and Chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* and 122* or 142* 1 lecture, 6 hours laboratory, offered in fall and winter terms.
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CHEM 221 Analytical Chemistry of Multi-Component Systems
Applications of electroanalytical methods, spectroscopic methods, and analytical separations to the quantitative description of multi-component systems. (Primarily for Honours Chemistry, Honours Applied Chemistry and Honours Biology and Chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 220* 2 lectures offered in fall, winter and spring terms.
CHEM 224 Chemical Spectroscopy
An introductory survey of the principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques used in the modern chemical laboratory. Topics will include electronic, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. 2 lectures per week, 2 terms. (full-year course).
CHEM 226 Chemical Analysis 1
A variety of classical and modern methods will be discussed in principle, and applied in the laboratory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* and 122* or 142*. 2 lectures, 6 hours laboratory, fall term only.
CHEM 227 Chemical Analysis 2
The evolution of some modern analytical methods will be discussed in the lectures. The laboratory will deal with their application to contemporary problems in chemistry and other sciences. Prerequisite: Chemistry 226* or 220°. 2 lectures, 6 hours laboratory, winter term only.
CHEM 231 Chemical Bonding and Structure
Classical and wave theories of the electronic structure of atoms. The Periodic Table. Formation and properties of ionic covalent and coordinate bonds. Bonding in molecular ionic and metallic solids. Molecular orbital and valence bond theories. Some methods for the establishment of molecular shapes. Application of the concepts of chemical bonding to the stereochemistry, structure and properties of main group element compounds. Relationship of bonding to reactivity and electronic structure. Periodicity and periodic trends in group chemistry. Synthesis of selected groups of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: A first year Chemistry course, e.g. Chemistry 121*-122* 2 lectures, for two terms (full-year course).
CHEM 240 Introductory Theoretical Chemistry
Partial differentiation and the calculus of several variables; solution of ordinary differential equations with emphasis on the special functions occurring in chemistry (e.g. Hermite, Legendre and associated Laguerre functions); fundamentals of linear algebra including vector spaces and matrices; introduction to operator concepts. All of these mathematical methods will be illustrated with examples taken from modern chemistry and their employment in further chemistry courses will be discussed. Prerequisites: Chemistry 121* and Mathematics 130 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, offered in fall and winter terms.
CHEM 250 Introductory Thermodynamics
Laws 0,1,2,3 of Thermodynamics and their application to the properties of ideal systems; thermochemistry; spontaneity of chemical reactions and the criteria for chemical equilibrium; derivation of the phase rule and its application. Prerequisites: Chemistry 121* and 122* or 142*; Mathematics 130 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, offered in fall and winter terms.
CHEM 304 Department of Chemistry
CHEM 251 Application of Chemical Thermodynamics to Real Systems
Partial molal quantities; Gibbs chemical potential and non-ideal systems; chemical equilibrium; theory of electrolytes. Prerequisites: Chemistry 250* 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, offered in fall, winter and spring terms.
CHEM 252 Quantum Chemistry 1
A review of classical wave motion; the postulates of quantum mechanics; quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom; angular momentum and simple coupling schemes; selection rules and atomic spectroscopy of hydrogen-like systems and the helium atom; discussion of multi-electron atoms; fine and hyperfine structure. Prerequisite: Chemistry 240* 2 lectures, I tutorial, offered in fall, winter and spring.
CHEM 260 Organic Chemistry 1
The preparation and reactions of typical organic functional groups examined from the basis of the reaction mechanisms is presented. Spectroscopic correlations of these functional groups is introduced. Stereochemistry of organic molecules is discussed. (Primarily for Honours Chemistry, Honours Applied Chemistry and Honours Biology and Chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 12]*-122* 2 lectures, I tutorial, 3 hours laboratory, offered in fall and winter terms.
CHEM 261 Organic Chemistry 2
The treatment of organic chemistry in Chemistry 261* is continued and extended to aromatic compounds. (Primarily for Honours Chemistry, Honours Applied Chemistry and Honours Biology and Chemistry.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 260* 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, offered in fall, winter and spring terms.
CHEM 266 Organic Chemistry 1
The properties, preparation, reactions and basic structural theory of the common classes of aliphatic compounds. Introduction to electrophilic and nucleophilic reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* and 122* or 142* 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, fall term.
CHEM 267 Organic Chemistry 2
The properties, preparation, reactions and basic structural theory of the common classes of aromatic compounds. A continuation of organic reaction mechanisms. Introduction to the chemistry of carbohydrates, proteins, steroids, etc. Prerequisite: Chemistry 266* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, winter term.
(For students needing a full year of Organic Chemistry as a prerequisite to medicine, the sequence 266*-267* should be selected.)
CHEM 291 Laboratory Note:
Selected experiments to accompany the lecture work of Year 2 Honours Chemistry (incl. Math and Physics options) and Honours Biology and Chemistry and term 2B Honours Applied Chemistry. Only open to such students. 9 hours laboratory, offered in fall winter and spring terms.
Most 300-level honours courses are listed as 2 hours lectures; an additional I hour tutorial may be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
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CHEM 302 Modern Organic Analysis
Application of wet chemical and instrumental methods in current use to the identification, determination and characterization of organic materials. Prerequisites: a background in Anal. and Org. Chem. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 303 Introductory Polymer Chemistry }05* Applied Physical Chemistry
Polymer nomenclature; effects of intermolecular forces on properties of polymers; molecular weight distributions and averages; step-growth polymerization; states of aggregation of polymers; isomerism in polymeric structures; free radical chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization; ionic polymerization. Prerequisites: a background in Physical and Organic Chem. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
The application of reversible thermodynamics to chemical reactions. Kinetics of complex homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. Chemical reactors. Phase equilibria applied to distillation and crystallization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 205*, Math 31*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 307 Introductory Biochemistry
Carbohydrates; proteins; nucleic acids; lipids; metabolism of these compounds. Prerequisite: a background in Organic Chemistry 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 310 Transition Metal and Coordination Chemistry
Electronic structure and stereochemistry of complex ions. Metal-ligand bonding. Crystal-field, ligand-field and molecular orbital theories. The spectrochemical series and the trans effect. Magnetochemistry, U.V./visible spectra of transition metal complexes. Prerequisites: Chemistry 210*, 211* 2 lectures; offered in fall and spring terms
CHEM 311 Radiochemistry
An introduction to nuclear stability rules, radioactive decay processes and nuclear structure. a, B, y, emission. Nuclear reactions, fission; production of heavy elements. Interaction of radiation with matter. Radioisotopes. Brief introduction to actinide chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* or equivalent 2 lectures, offered in winter term
CHEM 316 An Introduction to Transition Metal Chemistry
The transition elements and their compounds. An elementary approach to crystal and ligand field theory will be used to rationalise the spectra, magnetism, structures and properties of transition metal complex compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 218*, 219* or 211* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fall term.
CHEM 317 Solid State Inorganic Chemistry
Tonic and molecular crystals. Close packing and three dimensional lattices. Structures and properties of the metallic elements. Defects in the solid state. Non stoichiometry. Prerequisites: Chemistry 218*, 219* or 211* 2 lectures, winter term.
CHEM 318 Instrumental Measurements
Extension of Chemistry 308 to dynamic measurements following the course of a chemical reaction or monitoring a continuous process. Prerequisite: Chemistry 308* I lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 306 Department of Chemistry
CHEM 320 Chemical Instrumentation
The principles of operation, practical limitations and preferred uses of various devices commonly used to make accurate measurements of importance in modern chemistry. Transducers for temperature, pressure, solution potential, optical absorptivity, etc. Prerequisites: Chemistry 220* or 226*-227* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, offered in winter term
CHEM 328 Chemical Measurements for Biologists
Basis methods of quantitative analysis and the proper use of instruments for extending and refining them, concentrating on problems of concern to biologists. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121*-142* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory for both fall and winter terms, (full-year course).
CHEM 332 Biochemistry 1 Note:
An introduction to the chemistry of amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Prerequisites: Chemistry 261* or Chemistry 267* 2 lectures; offered in fall, winter and spring terms.
A 3 hour laboratory will be given for Honours Biology and for General Science students.
CHEM 333 Biochemistry 2 Note:
Metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Structure and synthesis of proteins. Prerequisite: Chemistry 332* 2 lectures, fall and winter terms
A 3 hours laboratory will be given for Honours Biology and for General Science students.
CHEM 337 Biochemistry
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, hormones, nucleicacids, and vitamins. Metabolism of these groups of compounds. Physicochemical aspects of biochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 260*, 261* or 266*, 267* or equivalent 2 lectures, two terms (full-year course for correspondence students, equivalent to 332*-333*)
CHEM 344 Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry
Survey of transition metal chemistry including ligand field theory of coordination compounds and an introduction to organometallic chemistry. Introduction to nuclear and radiochemistry. Prerequisites: a background in Chemical Bonding, e.g. Chemistry 211* or 218* or 231 2 lectures, for two terms (full-year course)
CHEM 350 Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure
Introduction to concepts and applications of microwave, Raman, IR, electronic and resonance spectroscopy with respect to molecular parameters. Prerequisites: Chemistry 252* 2 lectures; fall and spring terms.
CHEM 351 Statistical Thermodynamics
Ensembles, postulates of statistical mechanics; Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein Statistics; microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles; Equilibrium statistical mechanics and statistical thermodynamics; application to ideal gases. Prerequisites: Chemistry 240*, 250* 2 lectures; fall and spring terms
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CHEM 352 Chemical Kinetics
Introduction to kinetics and mechanism of elementary chemical processes in homogeneous systems; reversible, consecutive and simultaneous reactions, interpretation of kinetic data. Collision theory, absolute reaction rate theory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351* 2 lectures; winter term
CHEM 353 Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Definitions and nomeclature of polymers, molecular weight averages and methods of measurements, linear step-growth polymerization, polymer constitution, configuration and conformation, free radical chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 250* or 356* 2 lectures; fall and spring terms
CHEM 354 Applied Kinetics 56* General Physical Chemistry 1
Introduction to kinetics and mechanism of elementary chemical processes in homogeneous systems, reversible, consecutive and simultaneous reactions, interpretation of kinetic data. Application to industrial processes, both batch and continuous. Prerequisite. Chemistry 250* or 356* 2 lectures; winter term
An introductory survey of the thermodynamics of ideal systems; the application of thermodynamic principles to the study of solutions, phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium and the properties of electrolytes. Prerequisites: Chemistry 122* or 142* and Math 130 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory; fail term
CHEM 457 General Physical Chemistry 2
An introductory survey of the concepts and principles of quantum mechanics; the application of these principles to the study of atomic and molecular structure and spectra, and to photochemical phenomena. Chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 122* or 142* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory; winter term
CHEM 360 Organic Chemistry 3 Note:
Stereochemistry of organic compounds; nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions with emphasis on enolate and related condensations; cycloaddition reactions. Prerequisite: Chemistry 261* 2 lectures; fall and spring terms
A 3 hour laboratory will be given for Honours Biology and Chemistry Students.
CHEM 361 Organic Chemistry 4 Note:
Aromaticity in heterocyclic and non-benzenoid compounds. Electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution of aromatic systems; formation and reactions of carbenes, nitrenes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 360* 2 lectures; winter term
A 3 hour laboratory will be given for Honours Biology and Chemistry students.
CHEM 362 Theoretical Organic Chemistry
A number of topics in physical and organic chemistry treated from a semi-empirical consideration of molecular structure (e.g. MO theory and reactivity). Prerequisites: Chemistry 240* 261* 2 lectures; winter term.
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CHEM 363 Applied Organic Chemistry
The organic chemistry involved in selected industrial processes will be discussed. Petroleum chemistry, synthesis of dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, organic polymers, etc. Prerequisite: Chemistry 261* 2 lectures; fall and winter terms
CHEM 366 Structural and Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Stereochemistry of organic molecules; synthesis of selected organic compounds examined in detail with emphasis on cyclo-addition reactions and condensation reactions. Prerequisites: Chemistry 261* or 267* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory; fall term
CHEM 367 Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry
Some of the following topics will be discussed; photochemistry, organometallic compounds, organic compounds of commercial interest, natural products. Prerequisites: Chemistry 360* or 366* 2 lectures, winter term
CHEM 390 Advanced Laboratory 1
Selected experiments to accompany lecture work of year 3 Honours and Applied Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 291* 9 hours laboratory, fail and spring terms
CHEM 391 Advanced Laboratory 2
Selected experiments to accompany lecture work of year 3 Honours and Applied Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 291* 9 hours laboratory; winter term
CHEM 395 History of Chemistry
The development of chemistry will be traced from alchemy to the 20th century. The contributions of famous scientists to the concepts and models of modern chemistry will be emphasized. 2 lectures; winter term
CHEM 400 Electrochemistry and Corrosion
Electrolytic conductance and transport, thermodynamics of electrolytic cells. Reversible and irreversible electrode processes, metallic corrosion; study of selected industrial electrochemical processes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 305* 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, one term.
CHEM 403 Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Polymerization reactions; effects of monomer structure, stereoregularity; polymer solutions; degradation and stabilization of polymers; network polymers and polymerization reactions; polymer elasticity. Prerequisite: Chemistry 303*, 305* or equivalent 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 405 Surface Chemistry
An introduction to the physical chemistry of surfaces. Properties of surfaces; quantitative description of a surface; interaction between phases at a surface. Thermodynamic treatment of surfaces; physical adsorption; chemisorption. Practical applications of surface chemistry in chemical industry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 305* 3 lectures, one term.
CHEM 407 Applied Biochemistry
Vitamins and hormones; chemistry, production, and mechanism of action of drugs; industrial applications of enzymes and other biological materials. Prerequisite: Chemistry 307*
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CHEM 408 Instrumentation 1 }10* Applied Chemistry Seminar
Introductory systems approach to chemical instruments. Input transducers, electronic and electromechanical modules, readout devices. Optimum operation of instruments. Control systems. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318* 1 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
I hour seminar, one term
CHEM 411 Organometallic Chemistry
The synthesis, characterization and reactivity of compound containing metal—carbon covalent bonds. Metal carbonyls and their derivatives. Olefin, acetylene, r-arene and related complexes. The nature of the metal—carbon bond. Catalysis by transition metal organometallics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310* or equivatent 2 lectures, fall term
CHEM 412 Analysis of Materials
Techniques of separation, determination and characterization of complex materials including ores, resistant alloys, ceremics, synthetic polymers, food and drug products and pesticides. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318*. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 413 Properties of Polymers
Transitions in polymeric systems, crystallization and effects of crystallinity on polymer properties; types of mechanical behaviour; flow of thermoplastic melts; measurement of mechanical properties; effects of molecular structure, molecular weight and processing history on polymer properties. Prerequisite: Chemistry 403* or equivalent. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 415 Catalysis
An introduction to homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; chemisorption and its relation to catalysis; geometrical and electronic factors. Industrial applications of catalysis. Problems in selection of catalysts. Prerequisite: Chemistry 405*. 3 lectures, one term.
CHEM 418 Instrumentation
The laboratory time will be divided between analytical study of instrument modules, and synthesis of an instrument system to meet a typical industrial need. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318*. 1 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
CHEM 425 Chemical Kinetics, Theory and Practice
Review of elementary kinetics. Kinetics in homogeneous and heterogenious reactions. Modern methods in experimental measurement of rates of reaction. Transition state and collision theory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 305* or equivalent 2 lectures, one term.
CHEM 429 Project Laboratory in Chemistry
Students will be encouraged to submit a proposal for a project in any area of chemistry; alternatively, a project may be assigned. 9 hours laboratory, two terms (only for Year 4 Applied Chemistry students).
CHEM 310 Department of Chemistry
CHEM 431 Inorganic Chemistry 2
Systematic inorganic chemistry of the transition elements; introduction to selected topics including ligand field theory, magnetochemistry; interpretation of electronic spectra. Organometallic chemistry; chemistry of metal corbonyls, and related compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 331. 2 lectures.
CHEM 435 Physical Chemistry 3
Introduction to quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics. Application to kinetics, surface chemistry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Chemistry 335. 2 lectures, I hour problems.
CHEM 436 Organic Chemistry 3
The use of spectroscopic techniques in organic chemistry; analysis of reaction mechanisms; free radical chemistry; a brief introduction to natural product chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 336. 2 lectures.
CHEM 437 Biochemistry 2
Selected topics and techniques in modern biochemistry; energy transfer, transport across membranes, comparative aspects of metabolism, mechanism and kinetics of enzyme activity, structural macromolecules. Prerequisite: Chemistry 337. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
CHEM 439 Advanced Laboratory
An introduction to research methods and techniques. The student will elect to concentrate this study in one of the following fields of chemistry, viz. analytical, inorganic, organic, physical or biochemistry. 9 hours per week for Honours Chemistry students, 6 hours for Honours Chemistry (Mathematics or Physics Option). Only available to such Honours students.
CHEM 440 Polymer Chemistry
Introductory concepts and definitions; polymer nomenclature; effects of intermolecular forces on polymer properties; molecular weight averages; step-growth polymerization; polymer constitution, configuration and conformation; radical chain-growth polymerization; vinyl copolymerization; cationic, anionic and coordinate polymerization. Prerequisites: a full year background in both organic and physical chemistry. 2 lectures.