CHEM UVic - Chemistry - University of Victoria

CHEM 91 - Introduction to Chemistry I

2011/2012 academic year:

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Special tutorial course for students who do not have Chemistry 12, which is designed to provide background for students who intend to enrol, either simultaneously or subsequently, in a university-level ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I

2011/2012 academic year:

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Introduction to the modern theory of atomic structure and its relation to chemical bonding. Introduction to organic chemistry and modern materials, including polymer chemistry. Laboratory emphasizes skills typically needed in ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 102 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Basic physical chemistry of the environment including thermodynamics, states of matter, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, the atmosphere, and water chemistry. Laboratory builds on the experience of CHEM 101, with practice in ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 150 - Engineering Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Thermochemistry; atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; gases, liquids, and solids; solutions and phase equilibria; equilibrium; chemical thermodynamics; electrochemistry. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 212 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:

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Introduction to the basis of quantitative analytical chemistry, treatment of data and chemical equilibrium. Sampling technique, data analysis. Analytical applications of chemical separations, potentiometry, ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, titrimetry. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 213 - Practical Spectroscopy

2011/2012 academic year:

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Elementary theory and applications of infrared, UV-visible, mass, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to inorganic and organic compounds. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 222 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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Fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, with emphasis on periodicity, structure, bonding and reactivity; principles will be illustrated using the chemistry of selected groups of elements. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 231 - Introductory Organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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Functional group survey; alkanes, cycloalkanes, conformational analysis; stereochemistry; nucleophilic substitution, elimination; alkenes, alkynes, dienes; alcohols and ethers. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry for Health and Biological Sciences

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
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Introduction to spectroscopy; aldehydes, ketones; carboxylic acids and derivatives; natural products: carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, terpenoids, steroids, aldol condensation parallels in biological systems, fatty acid biosynthesis. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 235 - Organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring
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Free radicals; aromatic compounds; aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives; beta-dicarbonyl compounds; carbohydrates. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 245 - Introductory Physical Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics. Applications to gas and solution reactions and phase transitions. The laboratory portion of the course emphasizes physical measurement applied to chemical systems. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 298 - Research Experience

2011/2012 academic year:

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Experimental research under the direction of department members. For second-year students who wish to gain some experience in chemical research. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 300A - Chemistry in Modern Society

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Intended for nonscientists and will consist of lectures, demonstrations, class experiments and discussions. Designed to show the relevance of chemistry to modern life by examination of such topics as drugs ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 302 - Industrial Chemistry with Special Reference to Air Pollution

2011/2012 academic year:

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Chemical principles used in the manufacture of commodity chemicals, fertilizers, explosives, and in the mining and smelting industries. Problems and methods of emission control, by-product utilization and waste disposal, with ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 303 - Industrial Chemistry with Special Reference to Water Pollution

2011/2012 academic year:

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Chemical principles used in the petroleum production and refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and fermentation industries. Emission problems and their control, by-product utilization and waste disposal into soil, water and ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 318 - Instrumental Techniques of Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Theory and applications of the most generally applied methods of chemical analysis such as infrared, raman and emission spectroscopy, polarography, high performance liquid chromatography, radiochemical analysis etc. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 324 - Introduction to Transition Metal Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Introduction to transition metal and coordination chemistry. Electronic structure of transition metal complexes (crystal and ligand field theory). Chemistry of the first row transition elements from titanium to zinc. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 335 - Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Design of syntheses in aliphatic, aromatic and some biomolecules. Aliphatic systems; carbanions, conjugated carbonyl compounds, amines in syntheses, functional group modifications. Aromatic systems; aromatic substitution processes, reactive substrates (phenols, amines), ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 337 - Bio-organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Survey of electronic and medium effects on reactivity. Catalysis of organic reactions. Bio-organic reaction mechanisms and biomimetic model systems. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 347 - Quantum Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Introduction to quantum chemistry, molecular orbitals and bonding. The Schrödinger equation and its solutions for some simple systems. Wavefunctions, one-electron and multielectron atoms, rotation and vibration of molecules. Molecular orbitals ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 352 - Reaction Mechanisms and Dynamics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Predicting the kinetic behaviour of different types of mechanisms. Deduction of mechanisms and interpretation of activation parameters from experimental data. Predicting and controlling rate by varying solvents, substituents, catalysts, etc. ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 353 - Structure, Reactivity and Bonding

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Symmetry elements and operations in molecules. Applications of group theory in chemistry. Descriptions of chemical bonding and reactivity in inorganic and organic molecules using qualitative molecular orbital theory. Huckel MO ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 361 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 212, with greater emphasis on instrumental analysis and more advanced techniques. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 362 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring
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This laboratory course will emphasize synthetic techniques and manipulations in organometallic and coordination chemistry; spectroscopic characterization of sensitive compounds; principles of transition metal chemistry. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 363 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course will emphasize organic synthesis and the relationship between spectra and structure of synthesized materials; analysis of synthesized compounds will be shown to relate structure with reactivity and ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 364 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course builds on expertise acquired in CHEM 245 and presents a variety of physical chemistry experiments at an intermediate level. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 398 - Research Experience

2011/2012 academic year:

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Experimental research under the direction of department members. For third-year students who wish to gain some experience in chemical research. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 400A - Applications of Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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For students who have completed at least two years of chemistry. Chemicals in agriculture (fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, insect and plant hormones), foods (carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and additives), drugs (antacids, analgesics, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 411 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A discussion of electronic data acquisition and manipulation as used in modern chemical instrumentation. Included will be some of the following: mass spectrometry, x-ray spectroscopy, NMR, EPR, etc. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 421 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry from across the periodic table, building on principles established in 222, 353 and 324. Topics may include main group organometallics, novel structures and reactivity, catalysis, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 423 - Organometallic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

A detailed look at transition metal organometallic chemistry. Bonding theory, synthesis and reactivity of sigma-bonded alkyls and aryls, metal carbonyls and pi-bonded organic liquids such as alkenes, alkynes, allyls, and ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 432 - Advanced Organic Synthesis

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Building on the methodology learned in 335, this course focuses on the art and science of total synthesis, including modern asymmetric transformations, organometallic coupling strategies (e.g., Pd- and Ru-mediated reactions), ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 434 - Structure-Property Relationships in Organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Influence of bonding and structure on chemical, physical and electronic properties of organic molecules, within a biological and materials chemistry context. Topics covered may include substituent effects, noncovalent interactions, solvation, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 437 - Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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An introduction to medicinally important biological systems and the small molecules that perturb them. Topics will include chemical aspects of proteomics, biological target identification, mechanisms of action for important drugs, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 458 - Statistical Thermodynamics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Ensembles, partition functions, distinguishable and indistinguishable molecules; statistical mechanical expressions for thermodynamic functions; application to ideal monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic gases, monatomic crystals and chemical equilibrium; classical and quantum statistics. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 459 - Materials Science

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Introduction to properties of materials from a chemical perspective, including the principles behind modern materials and their technological applications. Electronic structure of solids. Electrical conductivity, types of conducting materials: metals, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 461 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 212 and 361, with emphasis on one project in instrumental analysis. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 462 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 222 and 362, with emphasis on more difficult techniques or concepts encountered in inorganic synthesis. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 463 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 235 and 363, with emphasis on more difficult techniques or concepts encountered in organic synthesis and physical organic chemistry. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 464 - Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2011/2012 academic year:

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This laboratory course will build on expertise acquired in CHEM 245 and 364, with emphasis on larger projects studied at greater depth. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 473 - Organic Photochemistry/Reactive Intermediates

2011/2012 academic year:

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Introduction to organic photochemistry and photophysics. Reactivity and mechanisms of organic functional groups on electronic excitation. Structure and reactivity of organic reactive intermediates such as radicals, biradicals, carbenes, nitrenes, carbocations, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 476 - Introductory Polymer Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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Kinetics and mechanisms of polymer and copolymer synthesis, characterization of polymers and molecular weight distributions. Thermodynamics of polymer solutions, the crystalline and amorphous states, rubber elasticity, structure-property relationships. Special topics ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 477 - Computational Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Introduction to the theory and application of computer-based methods in chemistry. Approximate approaches to the solution of the Schrödinger equation, with an emphasis on areas of applicability and limitations. Simulations ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 478 - Introduction to the Chemical Process Industries

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

A comparative discussion of a number of chemical industries and the details of their processes. Includes unit operations, unit processes and economics. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 490 - Directed Studies in Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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In special cases the department of Chemistry may give permission for individual studies and directed readings to be taken as 490. Students should consult a potential supervisor before requesting permission ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 498 - Research

2011/2012 academic year:

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Experimental research under the direction of department members. For fourth-year Chemistry Major students who wish to gain some experience in chemical research. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 499A - Honours Thesis I

2011/2012 academic year:

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The first stage of a research project conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Normally open to Honours students only. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 499B - Honours Thesis II

2011/2012 academic year:

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Continuation of a research project conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Normally open to Honours students only. Course reviews: 0

CHEM 509 - Seminar

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CHEM 510 - Instrumentation

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CHEM 511 - Topics in Instrumental Analysis

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

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CHEM 521 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry from across the periodic table, building on principles established in 222, 324 and 353. Topics may include: main group organometallics, novel structures and reactivity, catalysis, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 523 - Organometallic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

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CHEM 525 - Advanced Transition Metal Chemistry

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CHEM 526 - Topics in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

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CHEM 527 - Advanced Main Group Chemistry

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CHEM 533 - Organic Synthesis

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

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CHEM 536 - Organic Photochemistry/Reactive Intermediates

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 537 - Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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An introduction to medicinally important biological systems and the small molecules that perturb them. Topics will include: chemical aspects of proteomics, biological target identification, mechanisms of action for important drugs, ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 538 - Supramolecular Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 547 - Reaction Dynamics and Spectroscopy

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CHEM 550 - Chemical Applications of Group Theory

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CHEM 555 - Statistical Thermodynamics

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Spring

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CHEM 556 - Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 577 - Computational Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

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CHEM 590 - Directed Studies

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 599 - MSc Thesis

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CHEM 633 - Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 634 - Physical Organic Chemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

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CHEM 645 - Advanced Electrochemistry

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

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CHEM 646 - Surface Science

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 647 - Materials Science

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

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CHEM 670 - Property-Directed Synthesis Discussion

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CHEM 676 - Polymer Science

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CHEM 680 - Reactivity, Dynamics and Spectroscopy Discussion

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CHEM 693 - PhD Candidacy Examination

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Students enrol in CHEM 693 in the term they plan to sit the candidacy examination. If the examination cannot be completed until the following semester, an INP (in progress) grade ... Course reviews: 0

CHEM 699 - PhD Dissertation

2011/2012 academic year:

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CHEM 91 - INTRO TO CHEM I

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

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