Chemistry

Faculty List

Co-ordinator of First Year Studies in Chemistry: E. Sauer (416-287-7209) Email: esauer@utsc.utoronto.ca

Chemistry can be viewed as both a challenging intellectual pursuit and a powerful, practical tool for developing and handling the resources of our contemporary society. A sound knowledge of the fundamental concepts of chemistry is useful to any student in the Physical and Environmental or Life Sciences.

The basic courses in chemistry are CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3 which must be taken by those who wish to take further chemistry courses or who require chemistry for another science.  Completion of CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3 is required before any of the B-level courses in chemistry can be taken. These are divided according to the following sub-disciplines: Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Thereafter, one can proceed to advanced-level courses at the C- and D-level.

Students who wish to enrol in St. George 400-series courses should note that completion of the following groups of courses, together with their co-requisite and prerequisites, will normally ensure admission to the St. George courses indicated, provided that B standing or permission of the instructor is obtained.

To enter St. George Series 430, complete the following U of T Scarborough courses:
CHMA10H3
CHMA11H3
CHMB16H3
CHMB31H3 
CHMC31Y3
To enter St. George Series 440 (except 447), complete the following U of T Scarborough courses:
CHMA10H3
CHMA11H3
CHMB41H3
CHMB42H3
CHMC41H3/CHMC42H3 & CHMC47H3
Note: Timetabling constraints usually preclude U of T Scarborough C-level and St. George 400-level courses being taken in the same year.

Guidelines for course selection
While courses in Physics do not appear among the prerequisites or co-requisites of most courses in Chemistry, students are urged to take [PHYA10H3 & PHYA21H3 ] early in their Programs. Thus, the suggested first-year Program in Chemistry includes CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, MATA30H3, MATA36H3, PHYA10H3 and PHYA21H3. Students interested in Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry should also include BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3.

Completion of one of the Specialist or Major Programs listed below can lead to a number of career opportunities in industry, research, teaching, and government. Students who are interested in these Programs are urged to consult with the supervisors early in their academic careers.

Co-operative Offerings

Co-op Supervisor of Studies: S. Dalili (416-287-7215) Email: sdalili@utsc.utoronto.ca
Co-op Contact: askcoop@utsc.utoronto.ca

Eligible Programs of Study
The following Co-operative (Co-op) programs in Chemistry are available at UTSC:

• Specialist in Biological Chemistry
• Specialist in Chemistry
• Major in Biochemistry
• Major in Chemistry

Note: Students interested in selecting either of the Major Co-operative programs require prior approval from the Co-op Supervisor of Studies.

The Co-op programs in Chemistry allow students to combine their chosen academic program with an integrated and complementary work experience. Students are required to complete the program requirements of any one of the above listed non-Co-op Specialist Programs, or non-Co-op Major Programs within their 20-credit degree program. They will also complete three work terms of four months each, as well as a specially designed series of enhancement seminars. The overall purpose of these Co-op Programs is to provide students with an educational milieu that will allow them to develop as highly qualified scientists, and with excellent experience in both the academic and workplace environments.

For information on fees, work terms, and studying in the program, please see the Co-operative Programs section of this Calendar.

Prospective Applicants: For direct admission from secondary school or for students who wish to transfer to U of T Scarborough from another U of T faculty or from another post-secondary institution, see the Co-operative Programs section in this Calendar.

Current U of T Scarborough students: Application procedures can be found at the Registrar's Office website at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/subjectpost. The minimum qualifications for entry are a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 and the completion of all course prerequisites as noted in the Program Admission section below.

Program Admission
Students must meet the following requirements to gain entry into their desired program area:

1. Biological Chemistry (Specialist): 4.0 full credits including BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, MATA30H3, [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3], PHYA10H3 and PHYA21H3
2. Chemistry (Specialist): 4.0 full credits including CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, MATA30H3, MATA36H3, PHYA10H3 and PHYA21H3
3.  Biochemistry (Major): 4.0 full credits including BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, MATA30H3 and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3]
4. Chemistry (Major): 4.0 full credits including CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, MATA30H3, MATA36H3, PHYA10H3 and PHYA21H3

Work Terms
To be eligible for their first work term, students must have completed at least 7.0 full credits. Students must also successfully complete Arts & Science Co-op Work Term Preparation Activities, which include multiple networking sessions, speaker panels and industry tours along with seminars covering resumes, cover letters, job interviews and work term expectations, prior to their first work term.

Students pursuing either of the Specialist programs alternatively have the option to pursue a 12 month internship, which will take place in their 4th year, in lieu of the traditional Co-op model which requires the completion of 3 work terms, each 4 months in length. The decision to pursue either the Co-op stream or the Internship stream must be communicated to the Co-op Office upon completion of the first year of study.  Students must have completed a minimum of 15 FCE, including all 3rd year requirements of their Specialist program, to pursue internship opportunities.  Students will not be permitted to pursue internship opportunities if they have completed more than 17.5 FCE.  All Arts & Science Co-op Work Term Preparation Activities must also be complete prior to competing for internship opportunities.

All program registrations must be approved and confirmed each year by the Supervisor of the Co-op Program and the Supervisor of the particular program(s).

Students are individually responsible for ensuring that they have correctly completed all program and degree requirements for graduation.

Service Learning and Outreach (Previously known as Science Engagement)
For experiential learning through community outreach, classroom in-reach and team research, please see the Teaching and Learning section of this Calendar.

Chemistry Programs

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)

Supervisor: W. Restivo (416-287-7222) Email: restivo@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program is intended for students who want to specialize in Chemistry, but who are also interested in the chemistry of living systems.

Admission to Biological Chemistry Specialist
Students may apply to this program after completing at least 4.0 FCE including: BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, MATA30H3 and PHYA10H3 with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0. Application for admission to the program is made to the registrar through ROSI in April/May and July/August. See the UTSC Registrar’s website for information on program (Subject POSt) selection at www.utsc.utoronto.ca/subjectpost.

Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of the following 15.0 full credits:

First Year:
BIOA01H3 Life On Earth:  Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:  Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences or MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences]
PHYA10H3 Introduction to Physics IA
PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics IIA

Note: PSCB57H3 requires either MATA36H3 or MATA37H3 as a prerequisite. MATA36H3 is strongly recommended over MATA35H3 in order that future course selection is not compromised.

Second Year:
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular Aspect of Cellular and Genetic Processes
BIOB12H3 Laboratory for Cell and Molecular Biology
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II

Second or Third Year:
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy
and
0.5 full credit from the following:
 MATA23H3  Linear Algebra I
 PSCB57H3 Introduction to Scientific Computing
 STAB22H3  Statistics I

Third Year:
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry

Third or Fourth Year:
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]

Fourth Year:
CHMD79H3  Topics in Biological Chemistry
1.5 full credits in D-level or 400-level CHM courses including one of the following courses:
CHMD90Y3 Directed Research
CHMD91H3 Directed Research
CHMD92H3 Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab Course
and at least 0.5 full credit from the following:
CHMD69H3  Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHMD71H3  Pharmaceutical Chemistry

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)

Supervisor: Andre Simpson (416-287-7547) Email: andre.simpson@utoronto.ca
This Program is meant for students who are interested in obtaining a strong background in all aspects of modern chemistry.

Admission to Chemistry Specialist
Students may apply to this program after completing at least 4.0 FCE, including CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, PHYA10H3, PHYA21H3, and 1.0 FCE in either MATA23H3, MATA30H3 or MATA36H3 with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0. Application for admission to the program is made to the registrar through ROSI in April/May and July/August. See the UTSC Registrar’s website for information on program (Subject POSt) selection at www.utsc.utoronto.ca/subjectpost.

Program Requirements
The Program requires completion of 14.0 full credits as follows:

First Year:
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA23H3 Linear Algebra I
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences
MATA36H3  Calculus II for Physical Sciences
PHYA10H3 Introduction to Physics IA
PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics IIA
and
0.5 full credit chosen from:
ASTA01H3 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics I: The Sun and Planets
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
EESA05H3 Environmental Hazards
EESA06H3 Introduction to Planet Earth
PSCB57H3 Introduction to Scientific Computing
STAB22H3 Statistics I

Second Year:
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB21H3 Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
CHMB62H3 Introduction to Biochemistry
MATB41H3 Techniques of Calculus of Several Variables I

Third Year:
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC16H3 Analytical Instrumentation
[CHMC20H3 Intermediate Physical Chemistry or CHMC21H3 Topics in Biophysical Chemistry]
CHMC31Y3 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
[CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms or CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis]

Fourth Year:
PSCD02H3 Current Questions in Mathematics and Science
and
0.5 full credit in any C-level or 300-level CHM course not already taken
and
2.0 full credits in any D-level or 400-level CHM course including one of the following courses:
CHMD90Y3  Directed Research
CHMD91H3  Directed Research
CHMD92H3 Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab Course

 

SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)

See the Environmental Science section of this Calendar for program requirements.

MAJOR PROGRAM IN BIOCHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)

Supervisor: Alen Hadzovic (416-287-5602) Email: alen.hadzovic@utoronto.ca
This Program places a greater emphasis on the biological aspects of chemistry than does the general Chemistry Major Program. It is offered for students who are primarily interested in chemistry but also want to study the chemistry of living systems.

Program Requirements
Students should complete the following 8.5 full credits:

First Year:
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences
[MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences or MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences]

Second and Later Years:
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular Aspect of Cellular and Genetic Processes
BIOB12H3 Cell & Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry I: Proteins & Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics & Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical Approaches to Biochemistry
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry

And 0.5 credit from the following:
CHMB20H3* Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation
CHMC41H3 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
CHMC42H3 Organic Synthesis

* If CHMB20H3 is selected, PHYA10H3 is required.

MAJOR PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY (SCIENCE)

Supervisor: S. Mikhaylichenko (416-287-7207) Email: mikhay@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program offers the possibility of obtaining an introduction to all of the sub-disciplines of Chemistry.

Program Requirements
Students should complete the following 8.5 full credits:

First Year:
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences
MATA36H3 Calculus II for Physical Sciences
PHYA10H3 Introduction to Physics IA
PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics IIA

Second and Later Years:
CHMB16H3 Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
CHMB20H3 Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics
CHMB31H3 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
CHMB62H3  Introduction to Biochemistry
and
2.5 full course credits in CHM of which at least 2.0 must be at the C- or D-level and 0.5 of which must be at the D-level. One of these C- or D-level half credits must include a laboratory component.**

** Students should note that if they are going to select CHMC20H3/CHMC21H3, MATA23H3 and MATB41H3 will need to be taken in addition to their other program requirements.

Chemistry Courses

CHMA10H3    Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding

This course will introduce the study of chemical transformations of matter, from a macroscopic and microscopic perspective. It starts with a quantitative description of gases, solids and solutions and develops ideas of bonding and structure in chemical compounds with a particular emphasis on organic and biological molecules.
This course includes a three hour laboratory every other week which alternates with a one hour mandatory tutorial.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 Chemistry and [Grade 12 Advanced Functions or Calculus]
Exclusion: CHM140Y, CHM151Y
Recommended Preparation: MATA30H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
NOTE: MATA30H3 and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3] are required for some higher level Physical and Environmental Sciences courses.

CHMA11H3    Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms

In this course reactions and equilibria in chemical systems are explored through their thermodynamic properties and chemical kinetics. Acid/base and solubility equilibria will be discussed along with topics in electrochemistry.
This course includes a three hour laboratory every other week which alternates with a one hour mandatory tutorial.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3
Exclusion: CHM139H, CHM140Y, CHM151Y
Recommended Preparation: MATA30H3 and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3].
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
NOTE: MATA30H3 and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3] are required for some higher level Physical and Environmental Sciences courses.

CHMB16H3    Techniques in Analytical Chemistry

An introduction to the principles and methods of classical analysis and the provision of practical experience in analytical laboratory techniques. The course deals primarily with quantitative chemical analysis. Classical methods of volumetric analysis, sampling techniques, statistical handling of data are studied, as well as a brief introduction to spectro-chemical methods. This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3 and MATA30H3 and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3]
Exclusion: CHM217H
Recommended Preparation: CHMB31H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB20H3    Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics

The concept of chemical potential; phase equilibria; solutions; chemical equilibria (including electrochemical applications); elementary reactions; multi-step and coupled reactions (with biochemical applications); elementary collision theory and transition state theory.
Prerequisite: [CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3] & MATA30H3 & [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3] & PHYA10H3. Note that PHYA21H3 and MATB41H3 are prerequisites for the C-level physical chemistry courses.
Exclusion: CHM223H, CHM225Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB21H3    Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy

Atomic structure and spectra; term symbols and their meaning; valence bond theory; LCAO-MO; molecular spectroscopies.
Prerequisite: CHMB20H3. Note that this implies all the prerequisites for that course as well.
Exclusion: CHM223H, CHM225Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB31H3    Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

Fundamental periodic trends and descriptive chemistry of the main group elements are covered. The topics include structures, bonding and reactivity; solid state structures and energetics; and selected chemistry of Group 1, 2, and 13-18. The course has an accompanying practical (laboratory) component taking place every second week.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB41H3    Organic Chemistry I

Chemical bonding and an introduction to aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Conformational analysis and stereochemistry. Free radical reactions of alkanes. Chemistry of alkenes, dienes, and alkynes. Substitution and elimination reactions. This course includes a four hour laboratory every other week.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3
Exclusion: CHM138H, CHM151Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB42H3    Organic Chemistry II

Spectroscopy of organic compounds. Aromatic substitution. Chemistry of carbonyl compounds. An introduction to the chemistry of biologically important compounds, including heterocycles, carbohydrates, amino acids, and nucleic acids.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every other week.
Prerequisite: CHMA11H3 & CHMB41H3
Exclusion: CHM247H, CHM249H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB43Y3    Organic Chemistry I and II

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of organic chemistry. Major topics include organic acids/bases, stereochemistry, substitution/elimination mechanisms, reactions of alkenes/alkynes, radicals, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, oxidation/reduction, radicals, spectroscopy, heterocycles and carbohydrates. Includes a 4 hour lab and 6 hours of lecture each week.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 4.0 credits, including CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Permission of instructor.
Exclusion: CHMB41H3, CHMB42H3, CHM138H, CHM151Y, CHM247H, CHM249H, CHM242H, CHM245H
Enrolment Limits: 44
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB55H3    Environmental Chemistry

An investigation of aspects of chemical substances and processes as they occur in the environment, including both naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals.
This course will include an introduction to atmospheric chemistry, aqueous chemistry, some agricultural and industrial chemistry, and chemical analysis of contaminants and pollutants.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Exclusion: CHM310H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMB62H3    Introduction to Biochemistry

This course is designed as an introduction to the molecular structure of living systems. Topics will include the physical and chemical properties of proteins, enzymes, fatty acids, lipids, carbohydrates, metabolism and biosynthesis. Emphasis will be placed on the relationships between the chemical structure and biological function.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3, CHMB41H3
Exclusion: BIOC12H3, BIOC13H3, BCH210H, BCH242Y, BCH311H, CHM361H, CHM362H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC11H3    Principles of Analytical Instrumentation

An introduction to the workings and application of modern analytical instrumentation. A range of modern instrumentation including NMR spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy. Light Spectroscopy (visible, Ultra Violet, Infrared, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence), X-ray, Chromatography and electrochemical separations will be addressed. Principles of measurement; detection of photons, electrons and ions; instrument and experiment design and application; noise reduction techniques and signal-to-noise optimization will be covered.
Prerequisite: CHMB16H3
Exclusion: CHM317H
Recommended Preparation: CHMB20H3 & CHMB21H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC16H3    Analytical Instrumentation

A laboratory course to complement CHMC11H3, Principles of Analytical Instrumentation.
This course provides a practical introduction and experience in the use of modern analytical instrumentation with a focus on the sampling, sample preparation (extraction, clean-up, concentration, derivatization), instrumental trace analysis and data interpretation of various pharmaceutical, biological and environmental samples.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMC11H3
Exclusion: CHM317H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC20H3    Intermediate Physical Chemistry

Basic statistical mechanics and applications to thermochemistry and kinetics; intermolecular interactions; concepts in reaction dynamics.
Prerequisite: CHMB20H3 & CHMB21H3 & MATB41H3 & PHYA21H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC21H3    Topics in Biophysical Chemistry

Advanced topics in Physical Chemistry with emphasis on biochemical systems. Spectroscopic methods for (bio) molecular structure determination, including IR, NMR, UV/VIS; colloid chemistry; polymers and bio-polymers, bonding structure and statistical mechanics; physical chemistry of membranes, active transport and diffusion; oscillatory (bio)chemical reactions.
Prerequisite: CHMB20H3 & CHMB21H3 & MATB41H3 & PHYA21H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC25H3    Quantum Chemistry

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of computational quantum chemistry. It is organized to give a hands-on experience in applying modern computational methods (e.g. density functional theory) for investigating various physical properties of molecules and materials: vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, magnetic and electric field response properties.
Prerequisite: CHMB21H3 or PHYB56H3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Permission of instructor.
Enrolment Limits: 40
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC31Y3    Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

A more detailed discussion (than in CHMB31H3) of the structure, bonding, spectroscopy and reactivity of main group, transition metal and organo-metallic compounds. Special topics may include inorganic solids and materials, biologically and environmentally important inorganic compounds, and catalysis. The laboratory will introduce a variety of synthetic techniques, with characterization of products by both classical and instrumental methods.
This laboratory is six hours in duration and occurs every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB16H3 & CHMB31H3 & CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC41H3    Organic Reaction Mechanisms

Theory and mechanisms of organic reactions; principles of structure, introduction to aromaticity, spectroscopy and polymers. Theories of bonding. The laboratory experiments are designed to complement the topics covered in lectures. Offered in odd numbered years, alternating years with CHMC42H3.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Exclusion: CHM348H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC42H3    Organic Synthesis

Principles of synthesis organic and functional group transformations; compound stereo-chemistry, spectroscopy and structure elucidation. Offered in even-numbered years alternating with CHMC41H3.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Exclusion: CHM346H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMC47H3    Bio-Organic Chemistry

The chemistry of heterocycles, nucleic acids, terpenes, steroids and other natural products; amino acids, proteins and carbohydrates; introduction to enzyme structure and catalysis.
This course includes a four hour laboratory every week.
Prerequisite: CHMB41H3 & CHMB42H3
Exclusion: CHM347H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMD39H3    Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry will be covered at a modern research level. The exact topic will be announced in the Winter Session prior to the course being offered.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally only for individuals who have completed fifteen full credits, including at least two C-level Chemistry courses, and who are pursuing one of the Chemistry Programs.

CHMD59H3    Topics in Environmental Chemistry

Advanced topics in environmental chemistry will be covered at a modern research level. The exact topic will be announced in the Winter Session prior to the course being offered.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally recommended for individuals who have completed fifteen full credits, including at least two C-level Chemistry courses, and who are pursuing one of the Chemistry Programs.

CHMD69H3    Bioinorganic Chemistry

This course will explore the inorganic chemistry behind the requirement of biological cells for metals. The course will begin with the principles of coordination chemistry and a survey of the abilities of various functional groups within proteins and nucleic acids to form coordination complexes with metal ions. Their reactivity will be discussed in the context of the reaction mechanisms of specific metalloenzymes. Medically-relevant topics such as mechanisms by which organisms obtain required metal ions from their environment, the toxicity of metals and use of platinum containing compounds in treating cancer will also be covered.
Prerequisite: BIOC12H3 & BIOC13H3 & CHMC31Y3
Exclusion: CHM333H, CHM437H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMD71H3    Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The course focuses on the important concepts in the design and synthesis of drugs. The course will begin with the principles of pharmacology, drug metabolism and toxicology. Drug design and structure-activity relationships including the synthetic and pharmacological concepts will be discussed. Case studies of drugs will be studied in detail.
Prerequisite: CHMC41H3 & CHMC42H3 & CHMC47H3
Exclusion: CHM440H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMD79H3    Topics in Biological Chemistry

Advanced topics in biological chemistry will be covered at a modern research level. The exact topic will be announced in the Winter Session prior to the course being offered.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Normally recommended for individuals who have completed fifteen full credits, including at least two C-level Chemistry courses, and who are pursuing one of the Chemistry Programs.

CHMD89H3    Introduction to Green Chemistry

The 'twelve principles' of green chemistry will be discussed in the context of developing new processes and reactions (or modifying old ones) to benefit society while minimizing their environmental impact. Examples will be taken from the recent literature as well as from industrial case studies.
Prerequisite: CHMB31H3 & [CHMC41H3 or CHMC42H3]
Recommended Preparation: CHMC31Y3
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

CHMD90Y3    Directed Research

Course Coordinator: K. Kerman (416) 287-7249  Email: kkerman@utsc.utoronto.ca

This course involves participation in an original research project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. Approximately 260 hours of work are expected in CHMD90Y3. The topic will be selected in conference with the course coordinator who will provide project descriptions from potential faculty supervisors. Progress will be monitored during periodic consultations with the faculty supervisor as well as the submission of written reports. The final results of the project will be presented in a written thesis as well as an oral and/or poster presentation at the end of the term.
Please see the note below on registration in CHMD90Y3.
Prerequisite: Permission of the course coordinator.
Exclusion: CHMD91H3, CHMD92H3
NOTE: Students must apply to the course coordinator for admission into this course. Applications must be received by the end of August for enrolment in the fall/spring semester; for enrolment in the summer semester, applications must be received by the end of April. Applications will consist of: 1) A letter of intent indicating the student’s wish to enrol in CHMD90Y3; 2) A list of relevant courses successfully completed as well as any relevant courses to be taken during the current session; 3) Submission of the preferred project form indicating the top four projects of interest to the student. This form is available from the course coordinator, along with the project descriptions. Generally, only students meeting the requirements below will be admitted to CHMD90Y3: 1) A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5. Students who do not meet this requirement should consider enrolling in CHMD92H3 instead; 2) Completion of at least 15 full credits; 3) Completion of at least 1.0 full credits of C-level chemistry or biochemistry courses containing a lab component (i.e. CHMC16H3, CHMC31Y3, CHMC41H3, CHMC42H3, CHMC47H3, BIOC23H3). Once the course coordinator (or designate) has approved enrolment to CHMD90Y3, s/he will sign the course enrolment form for submission to the registrar. Note that the course coordinator (or designate) is the only one permitted to give "permission of instructor" on this form.

CHMD91H3    Directed Research

Course Coordinator: K. Kerman (416) 287-7249  Email: kkerman@utsc.utoronto.ca

This course involves participation in an original research project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. Approximately 130 hours of work are expected in CHMD91H3. The topic will be selected in conference with the course coordinator who will provide project descriptions from potential faculty supervisors. Progress will be monitored during periodic consultations with the faculty supervisor as well as the submission of written reports. The final results of the project will be presented in a written thesis as well as an oral and/or poster presentation at the end of the term.
Please see the note below on registration in CHMD91H3.
Prerequisite: Permission of the course coordinator.
Exclusion: CHMD90Y3, CHMD92H3
NOTE: Students must apply to the course coordinator for admission into this course. Applications must be received by the end of August for enrolment in the fall/spring semester; for enrolment in the summer semester, applications must be received by the end of April. Applications will consist of: 1) A letter of intent indicating the student’s wish to enroll in either CHMD90Y3 or CHMD91H3; 2) A list of relevant courses successfully completed as well as any relevant courses to be taken during the current session; 3) Submission of the preferred project form indicating the top four projects of interest to the student. This form is available from the course coordinator, along with the project descriptions. Generally, only students meeting the following requirements will be admitted to CHMD91H3: 1) A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5. Students who do not meet this requirement should consider enrolling in CHMD92H3 instead; 2) Completion of at least 15 full credits; 3) Completion of at least 1.0 full credits of C-level chemistry or biochemistry courses containing a lab component (i.e. CHMC16H3, CHMC31Y3, CHMC41H3, CHMC42H3, CHMC47H3, BIOC23H3). Once the course coordinator (or designate) has approved enrolment to CHMD91H3, s/he will sign the course enrolment form for submission to the registrar. Note that the course coordinator (or designate) is the only one permitted to give "permission of instructor" on this form.

CHMD92H3    Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course

A lab course designed to introduce students to modern synthetic methods while performing multi-step syntheses. The course will consist of two, six hour lab days every week. Students will develop practical skills by working with important reactions taken from pharmaceutical chemistry and the chemistry of naturally occurring substances.
Prerequisite: One of CHMC41H3, CHMC42H3 or CHMC31Y3
Exclusion: CHMD90Y3, CHMD91H3
Enrolment Limits: 10
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences