CHEM 111 General Chemistry 1
Structure and properties of matter, molecular architecture, stoichiometry. Prerequisite: Grade 12 Chemistry 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, Fall term Laboratory optional for non-science students.
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Department of Chemistry
Faculty listed in 1974–75
Professor and Chairman of W.A.E. McBryde, M.A.(Toronto), Ph.D (Virginia), F.C.LC.
Department
Faculty listed in 1974–75
Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science Professor and Associate Dean
of the Faculty of Science
Professors
Adjunct Professor
Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1974–75
W.B. Pearson,! D.F.C., M.A., D.Sc.(Oxon), F.R.S.C., F.C.LC. R.G. Woolford, M.Sc.,(Western), Ph.D (Illinois), F.C.LC.
D.E. Irish, B.Sc.(Western), M.Sc.(McMaster), Ph.D (Chicago) F.W. Karasek, B.S. (Elmhurst), Ph.D(Oregon State)
H.G. McLeod, M.A., Ph.D.(Toronto)
L.W. Reeves, B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc.(Bristol), F.C.1.C.
A. Rudin,3 B.Sc.(Alberta), Ph.D.(Northwestern)
G. Scoles,! B.Sc., Ph.D.(Geneva)
H.D. Sharma, M.Sc., (Delhi), Ph.D. (California)
T. Viswanatha, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Mysore)
R.H.F. Manske, M.Sc.(Queen’s), Ph.D., D.Sc.(Manchester), D.Sc.(McMaster), F.R.S.C., F.C.1.C.
G.F. Atkinson, M.A., Ph.D.(Toronto), F.R.LC. D.A. Brisbin, B.Sc.,(Alberta), Ph.D. (Toronto) J.B. Capindale, M.A., D.Phil.(Oxford)
- AJ. Carty, B.Sc., Ph.D(Nottingham)
Assistant Professors
Senior Demonstrators
J. Cizec,2 R.N.Dr.Charles University, Prague), CSc.(Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague)
Faculty listed in 1974–75
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)
J.L. Koppel, B.A., Ph.D.(Toronto)
D. Mackay, B.Sc., Ph.D.(Aberdeen)
A.D. Maynes, M.A., Ph.D.(Toronto)
F.R. McCourt,2 B.Sc., Ph.D. British Columbia)
J.B. Moffat, B.A., Ph.D.(Toronto)
J. Paldus,2 R.N.Dr(Charles University, Prague), CSc(Czechoslo-
vak Academy of Sciences, Prague)
Faculty listed in 1974–75
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)
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)
RJ. Friesen, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Manitoba)
RJ. LeRoy, B.Sc., M.Sc(Toronto), Ph.D.(Wisconsin)
M. Tchir, B.Sc.(Alberta), Ph.D.(Western)
W.J. Byars, H.N.C.(Dundee Technical College), B.Sc.(Waterloo) M.C. Michael (Miss), B.Sc.(Waterloo) M. Vatcher, H.N.C.(Bolton Technical College)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown 1 Chemistry and Physics
2 Chemistry and Applied Mathematics
3 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
324 § -001* Pre-University Chemistry 11* General Chemistry 26* Organic Chemistry 1 36* Organic Chemistry 2
Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the- Faculty of Science are to be found in Chapter 15. Prerequisites for a 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 elsewhere is acceptable. With consent of the instructor, prerequisites may be waived in exceptional cases.
A pre-university or remedial course in chemistry that covers the material considered essential preparation for first year university courses. The states of matter; their properties and transformations. The nature of heat and its effect on chemical’ reactions. The rates of chemical reaclions. Formulae, nomenclature, stoichiometry. Composition of solutions, solubility. Qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical equilibrium. Acids and Bases. Oxidation and Reduction. Atomic structure. The chemical bond and the shapes of molecules. The periodic classification. Successful completion of this course fulfills the University Admission requirements where high school Chemistry is necessary. Offered by correspondence only, one term. No university credit.
Stoichiometry, properties of gases, liquids and solutions, gas phase chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria in aqueous solutions, oxidation-reduction, chemical kinetics. 3 lectures, 1 tutorial, Fall term (For students registered in the Year I 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
CHEM 112 General Chemistry 2
Chemistry 111* continued to include chemical equilibria and rates of réaction. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111* 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, Winter term Laboratory optional for non-science students
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Chemistry 111*-112* are designed for students who have not completed Ontario Grade 13 chemistry and who may wish to pursue higher level chemistry courses. Only in exceptional circumstances will the course sequence be open to students who have taken Ontario Grade 13 chemistry or its equivalent. Such students should take 121* followed by 122*. Credit will not be allowed for both 111*-112* and 121*-122*.
CHEM 121 Chemical Structure
Stoichiometry and structure; periodic atomic properties and their chemical implications; descriptive chemistry of selected compounds; special interest topics. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Chemistry, Mathematics (Functions and Relations; and Calculus) 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term Laboratory optional for non-science students
CHEM 122 Chemical Reaction
Ionic equilibria in aqueous solutions; oxidation-reduction; reaction kinetics and mechanisms in aqueous solutions; special interest topics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter and Spring terms Laboratory optional for non-Science students
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 nontransition 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. The laboratory is optional for all students except those enrolled in Honours Chemistry, Honours Chemistry (Physics or Mathematics Option) and Honours Applied Chemistry.
CHEM 211 Chemical Bonding in Inorganic Chemistry
Concepts of molecular orbital and valence bond theories. Sigma pi and delta 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, Fail 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
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CHEM 219 Chemistry of NonTransition 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, 1 tutorial, Winter term 1 lecture, 6 hours laboratory, offered in Fall and Winter terms
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* t lecture, 6 hours laboratory, offered in Fall and Winter terms
CHEM 221 Analytical Chemistry of Multi-Component Systems
Applications of electroanalytical methods, spectroscopic methods, and analytical separations to the quantitative description of multicomponent 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* 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)
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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. Prerquisite: 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. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* and 122*; Mathematics 130 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, offered in Fall and Winter terms
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, 1 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 121*-122* 2 lectures, 1 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 of electrophilic and nucleophilic reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121* and 122* 2 lectures, 1 tutorial, Fall term
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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 Students in Honours Biology and Chemistry or the Mathematics or Physics Options of Honours Chemistry take only 6 hours laboratory
Most 300-level honours courses are listed as 2 hours lectures; an additional 1 hour tutorial may be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor.
CHEM 310 Transition Metal and Coordination Chemistry
Electronic structure and stereochemistry of complex ions. Metalligand bonding. Crystal-field, ligand-field and molecular orbital theories. 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. Alpha, Beta Gamma 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 Students in Honours Biology and Chemistry are not required to take the laboratory.
CHEM 317 Solid State Inorganic Chemistry
Jonic 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
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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 332 Biochemistry 1 Note
An introduction to the chemistry of amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Prerequisites: Chemistry 261* or 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 hour 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. Physico-. chemical 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 itroduction 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. Prerequisite: 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
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
330 § _353* Introduction to Polymer Science
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Basic definitions and polymer nomenclature, molecular weight averages and distributions, polymer constitution, configuration and conformation, step-growth and free-radical chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 250* and 260* or equivalent 2 lectures, Fall and Spring terms
CHEM 354 Applied Kinetics
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
CHEM 386 General Physical Chemistry 1
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* and Math 130 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
CHEM 357 General Physical Chemistry 2 . 60* Organic Chemistry 3 Note
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 photomechanical phenomena. Chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 356* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
Stereochemistry of organic compounds; conformational isomers, geometrical (cis-trans) isomers, optical isomers and diastereomers. ; Introductory carbohydrate chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 261* 2 lectures, Fall term
A 3 hour laboratory will be given for Honours Biology and Chemistry students.
CHEM 361 Organic Chemistry 4 Note
Acidity and basicity of organic compounds. Formation and reactions of enolate anions with emphasis on their synthetic utility. Cycloaddition reactions. Prerequisite: Chemistry 360* or 261* 2 lectures, Winter term
A 3 hour laboratory will be given for Honours Biology and Chemistry students.
CHEM 342 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). Prerequisite: Chemistry 240*, 261* 2 lectures, Winter term
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CHEM 363 Applied Organic The organic chemistry involved in selected industrial processes
Chemistry will be discussed. Petroleum chemistry, synthesis of dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, organic polymers, etc. Prerequisite: Chemistry 261* 2 lectures, Fall and Spring terms
CHEM 366 Structural and Synthetic Stereochemistry of organic molecules; synthesis of selected
Organic Chemistry organic compounds examined in detail with emphasis on cycloaddition reactions and condensation reactions. Prerequisites: Chemistry 261* or 267* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
CHEM 367 Selected Topics in Some of the following topics will be discussed; photochemistry,
Chemistry 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, Fall 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 409 Solid State Chemistry Ideal crystals, factors affecting the stoichiometry of inorganic
crystals. Common lattices adopted by ionic compounds. Nonideality, lattice defects, order-disorder. Non-stoichiometric compounds. Methods of structure determination including X- Ray and Neutron diffraction. Metals, semi-conductors and insulators.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 211*, or 218* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 411 Organometallic The synthesis, characterization and reactivity of compound
Chemistry containing metal-carbon covalent bonds. Metal carbonyls and their derivatives. Olefin, acetylene, pi-arene and related complexes. The nature of the metal-carbon bond. Catalysis by transition metal organometallics. wee Prerequisite: Chemistry 310* or equivalent 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 414 Kinetics of Inorganic Mechanisms of substitution reaction in solution. Hydrolysis,
Reactions aquation, anation, fast reactions of transition metal complexes. Octahedral, square planar and tetrahedral systems will be treated in detail. Experimental techniques. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310* 2 lectures, Winter term
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416° Applied Inorganic Chemistry
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The chemistry of inorganic compounds and processes, of industrial importance will be discussed. Inorganic polymers; catalysis by inorganic. systems including nitrogen fixation, hydrogenation, hydroformylation. Synthesis and purification of metals. Prerequisites: Chemistry 210*, 211* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 417 Synthesis and Structure of Inorganic Compounds
The chemistry of selected groups of important inorganic compounds will be discussed to emphasize synthetic methods, structure and reactivity. Chemistry 310* Prerequisite: 2 lectures, Winter term
CHEM 419 Biological Aspects of _ Inorganic Chemistry
Survey of metal binding groups in enzymes, proteins, amino acids and other molecules of biological importance. Role of metals in biological processes. Oxygen transport, electron transfer, enzyme catalysis, nitrogen fixation. Specific groups of . important metal complexes to be discussed will include: heme proteins, ferredoxins, vitamin B,, coenzymes, carboxypeptidase, xanthine-oxidase, etc. Poisoning and blocking of active ‘sites by complexation; mercury pollution. Design and use of model systems. Prerequisite: Chemistry 310* or 316* 2 lectures, Winter term s
CHEM 426 Analytical Chemistry
Selected topics in modern analysis of inorganic materials such as rocks, ores, ceramics, metals and alloys. Atmoci flame spectroscopic methods, analytical X-ray techniques, methods for ultra-pure materials, trace and micro determinations. Prerquisite: Chemistry 220* (with 221* recommended) or 227* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 421 Spectrometric Analysis
The techniques and fundamental principles of infrared, mass spectrometry and NMR as applied to the qualitative identification of chemical compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 220* (with 221* recommended) or 227* 2 lectures, Winter term
CHEM 427 Chemical Measurements for Biologists 1
Practical and theoretical topics required for understanding, selecting and applying basic methods of quantitative analysis. Primarily for students in upper years of Honours Biology. Prerequisite: a first year chemistry course 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
CHEM 428 Chemical Measurements for Biologists 2
, Extension and refinement of measuring techniques by proper choice and use of instruments, emphasizing topics related to modern biological studies. Primarily for students in upper years of Honours Biology. Prerequisite: Chemistry 427* or consent of instructor 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
CHEM 432 Biochemistry 3
Kinetics, stereospecificity, structure and function of enzymes, bio-energetics, oxidative phosphorylation. Prerequisite: Chemistry 333* 2 lectures, Fall term
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CHEM 433 Biochemistry 4 Note
Chemistry and biosynthesis of porphyrins. Metabolism of amino acids, purines and pyrimidines. Role of vitamins in biological transformations. Respiration, muscular contraction. Prerequisite: Chemistry 432* 2 lectures, Winter term
Honours Biology and Chemistry students will take a Shour labortory with Chemistry 432* and 433*. Chemistry and function of antibiotics; blood coagulation and
CHEM 434 Applied Biochemistry
related topics. Immuno-chemistry. Nutritional aspects of food. Prerequisite: Chemistry 333* 2 lectures, Winter term
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 (Full-year course for correspondence students, equivalent to 432*-433*)
CHEM 450 Group Theory
Basic group theory, irreducible representations, molecular symmetry groups, character tables, reduction of representations. These various concepts will be illustrated by application to specific examples. Prerequisite: Chemistry 252* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 451 Statistical Mechanics
Applications of statistical mechanics to systems of interacting molecules: imperfect gases, liquids, solids, surfaces and solutions. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 452 Quantum Chemistry 2
Selected topics in quantum chemistry. Such topics may include: fundamental problems in quantum chemistry, physical nature . of the chemical bond, stationary and nonstationary state problems, applications of quantum mechanics to systems of. chemical interest. Prerequisite: Chemistry 252* 2 lectures, Winter term
CHEM 453 Polymer Properties and Polymerization
Polymerization reactions; control of polymer structure and | properties. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353* or equivalent 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 454 Surface Chemistry
An iritroduction to the physical chemistry of surfaces. Qualitative and quanitative descriptions of surfaces and interfaces and the development of relevant techniques and theories.. Application to surface tension, spreading, wetting, adsorption, and other interfacial phenomena. Prerequisites: Chemistry 250*, 251* 2 lectures, Fall term
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CHEM 455 Electrochemistry
Electrolytic conductance and transport, thermodynamics of electrolytic cells. Reversible and irreversible electrode processes, metallic corrosion; study of selected industrial electrochemical processes. ; Prerequisites: Chemistry 250* or 356* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 456 Catalysis
An introduction to heterogeneous catalysis. Examination of the physical manifestations of catalysis and the development of experimental techniques and theoretical methods for the measurement and elucidation of catalytic phenomena. Prerequisite: Chemistry 454* 2 lectures, Winter term
CHEM 457 Experimental Aspects of Polymer Science
Selected experiments to describe properties of polymers and polymerization processes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353* or equivalent 1 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
CHEM 460 Spectroscopy in Organic Chemistry
Elucidation and identification of organic structures by contemporary spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisites: Chemistry 260*, 350* 2 lectures, Fall term
CHEM 461 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
One half of the semester will-bé devoted to principles of organic synthesis. For the second half of the semester students can opt for one of the following topics (a) Molecular rearrangements (b) Photochemistry (c) Organometallics (d) Heterocyclic compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 361* 2 lectures, Winter term
CHEM 490 Advanced Laboratory
9 hours laboratory Fall term
CHEM 491 Advanced Laboratory
9 hours laboratory Winter term
Professor, Chairman of the Department
Professor, Dean of Engineering
Professor, Associate Chairman of Graduate Studies
Professor, Associate Chairman of Undergraduate Studies
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Adjunct Professors
Department of Civil Engineering 335
Department of Civil Engineering T. H. Topper, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D. (Cambridge) W. A. McLaughlin, B.Eng.(Saskatchewan), M.S., Ph.D.(Purdue)
H. H. E. Leipholz, Dipl.Eng., Dr.Ing., Docent Habil(Stuttgart)
R. C. G. Haas, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Alberta), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
S. T. Ariaratnam, B.Sc. (Eng.)(Ceylon), M.Sc.(London), Ph.D. (Cambridge)
M. Z. Cohn, C.Sc.(Bucharest)
W. R. Drynan, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Texas)
G. M. L. Gladwell, B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc.London)
V. K. Handa, B.Sc.(Calcutta), B.Sc. (Eng.)(London), M.Sc. (Queen’s), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterlao)
B. G. Hutchinson, B.E.(Sydney), M.Sc.(Queen’s), Ph.D.(Waterloo) N. C. Lind, M.Sce.(Tech. Univ. of Denmark), Ph.D (Illinois)
J.T. Pindera, Dr. of Tech. Sciences(Warsaw), Docent Habil, (Cracow) ..
T. Prasad, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Banaras Hindu Univ.), Ph.D (Cambridge) A.N. Sherbourne, B.Sc.(London), M.S.(Lehigh), M.A., Ph.D. (Cambridge), D.Sc.(London)
T.E. Unny, B.E.(Madras), M.Tech(Karagpur), Dr. Ing.
(Dresden)
E. F. P. Burnett, B.Sc.(Capetown), D.I.C., M.S., Ph.D.(London) R. W. Cockfield, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Queen’s), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
G. J. Farquhar, B.A.Sc., MA.Sc.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(Wisconsin)
R. Green, B.Sc.:(Eng.)(London),.M.Sc.(Queen’s), M.Sc.(Waterloo) Ph.D (Texas)
D. E. Grierson, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc.,Ph.D.(Waterloo)
B. LeLievre, B. Eng.(West Australia), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterloo) W. C. Lennox, B.A.Sc., M.Sc.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(Lehigh)
E. L. Matyas, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), D.I.C., Ph.D.(London)
G. M. McNeice, B.A.Sc.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(London)
J. Roorda, B.ASc.(Waterloo), Ph.D.( London)
J. Schroeder, B. Eng., M. Eng.,(McMaster), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
J. Shortreed, B. Eng. Sc.(Western), M.Sc.(Queen’s), Ph.D. (Northwestern)
K.N. Smith, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), M.S(Illinois), Ph.D.(Waterloo) S. I. Solomon, Civ. Hyd. Eng.(Bucharest).
O. L. White, B.Sc.,(Melbourne), M.A.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D (Illinois)
C. V. B. Gowda, B.E.(Mysore), M.E. (1.1.Sc.), PhuD.Waterloo) N. Kouwen, B.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterloo)
J. C. Thompson, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), M.S., Ph.D (Illinois)
S. Yagar, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D (California)
P. Allen.
D. G. Havard, B.Sc.(London), M.A.Sc., Ph.D(Waterloo)
N. W. McLeod, B.Sc.(Alberta), M.Sc.(Saskatchewan), Ph.D. (Michigan)
CHEM 336 Department of Civil Engineering
J.J. Munk, B.Sc.(Sir George Williams), B. Eng.(McGill), LL.B. (Osgood Hall) O. Stradal, C.E., D.Sc.(Prague)
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
CHEM 200 Civil Engineering Project 1
Preliminary designs of standard civil engineering structures. The creation and evaluation of alternative locational and spatial configurations in accordance with user socio-economic and technological requirements. Informational content of previous courses is augmented with case studies of typical civil engineering problems and solutions.
CHEM 203 Statics
An analytic treatment of static equilibrium of particles and rigid and deformable bodies. Internal forces in straight beams and columns, diagrams of axial force, shear force and bending moment.
CHEM 204 Dynamics
An introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinematics of particles; Kinetics of particles: Newton’s Second Law, energy and momentum, impulsive motions; systems of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies; plane motion of rigid bodies: equations of motion, energy and momentum, impulsive motions.
CHEM 205 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1
Introduction of the concepts of stress and strain. Stress-strain relations for linearly elastic and other materials; analysis of the response of prismatic members to axial, shearing, flexural or torsional loads.
CHEM 206 Mechanics of Deformable
An extension of CE205. Combined stress and strain states, Mohr’s circle yield and failure criteria, energy methods, virtual work buckling of columns, and an introduction to simple statically indeterminate structures.
CHEM 221 Calculus
A continuation of Math 12. Infinite series and power series, partial derivatives, multiple integration with applications, vector analysis, theorems of Green and Gauss, line integrals and Fourier analysis.
CHEM 222 Differential Equations
An introduction to linear and partial differential equations. Standard methods of solution, applications to physical and engineering problems, linear equations with constant coefficients, systems of differential equations, solution by series, numerical methods, partial differential equations, applications of differential equations.
CHEM 224 Probability and Statistics
A course in aspects of probability and statistics. Sample spaces, calculus of events, probability, conditional probability, independence, permutations and combinations, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, mean and variance, Chebychev’s inequality, joint distributions, random sampling, the normal distribution, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, parameter and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, analysis of variance.
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CHEM 265 Structure and Properties of Materials
Structure of Materials — Topics include: crystalline and noncrystalline arrangements, bonding forces, structural defects, phase equilibria, non-equilibrium transformations, heat treatment of metals, deformation resistance; elasticity, anelasticity, plasticity and creep, fracture properties; brittle and ductile fracture, fatigue, embrittlement fractures, mechanical Properties of plain concrete and polymers.
CHEM 280 Fluid Mechancis
An introductory course in fluid mechanics. Unit and dimension, fiuid statics, fundamentals of fluid flow, viscous effects, closed conduit flow, pipe network analysis..
CHEM 291 Survey Camp
A one-week course in surveying. Introduction to surveying, length measurements, levelling, transit surveys. Approximate cost to each student $50.
CHEM 292 Socio-Economic Aspects of Civil Engineering 298, 299 Seminar
An overview of the man-environment interaction. General economic concepts of human welfare and resource allocation, engineering economic decisions, breakeven and minimum cost analysis, engineering methods of resource allocation, scheduling of resource allocation, concepts of interest, time evaluation of tactical and strategical alternatives.
The engineer in society. Principles, methods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informal lectures.
CHEM 300 Civil Engineering Project 2
The detailed design of comprehensive projects by student teams. Each team member is assigned a portion of a project which he is to design. Each of the individual designs are integrated to produce a complete design in the form of a report containing all appropriate calculations and drawings. Particular emphasis is placed on the utilization and integration of knowledge acquired in the more specialized courses.
CHEM 303 Structural Analysis 1
An introduction to structural analysis. Degree of internal indeterminacy and stability of structural systems; analysis and © construction of influence lines for beams, frames, arches and trusses, calculation of displacements; energy principles.
CHEM 304 Structural Analysis 2
Statically determinate and indeterminate structures. General theorems of linear elastic structures. General methods of structural analysis and applications to beams, frames, arches and trusses. Moving loads and influence lines. Approixmate analysis. Inrtoduction to plastic analysis.
CHEM 315 Structural Design 1
An introductory course in structural design intended to acquaint the student with the behaviour of typical engineering materials. The behaviour of sections under various loading conditions, the design of connections in steel and concrete structures, design of beams and columns .
CHEM 342 Urban Transport Planning 1
An introduction to the analytical tools of transport planning. Urban transport planning process, trip generation, modal split analysis, trip distribution, traffic assignment. Economic evaluation of transport systems. Transport technology. Transport plan development and urban planning principles. Prerequisites: CE224, CE292, or equivalents