FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2005-2006

Chemistry

CHY 102 CHY 103 CHY 104 CHY 113 CHY 120 CHY 130 CHY 142 CHY 152 CHY 200 CHY 203 CHY 204 CHY 205 CHY 211 CHY 213 CHY 223 CHY 242 CHY 261 CHY 271 CHY 272 CHY 330 CHY 331 CHY 337 CHY 344 CHY 361 CHY 362 CHY 381 CHY 382 CHY 40A/B CHY 423 CHY 428 CHY 431 CHY 434 CHY 435 CHY 436 CHY 437 CHY 439 CHY 445 CHY 449 CHY 482 CHY 547 CHY 600 CHY 706 CHY 90A/B CHY 102 General Chemistry This course deals with stoichiometry, gases, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, kinetics, nuclear chemistry and electrochemistry. The treatment of these topics will emphasize problem solving and calculation. Lect: 3 hrs/Lab: 1 hr. back to top CHY 103 General Chemistry I Atomic structure, stoichiometry, gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, aqueous equilibria, thermochemistry, energy. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 104 General Chemistry This course deals with stoichiometry, solution composition, redox reactions, kinetics, equilibrium including aqueous equilibria, acid, bases and salts, thermochemistry, chemical bonding and an introduction to organic chemistry (study of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons). Lect: 3 hrs./Tut: 1.5 hrs. back to top CHY 113 General Chemistry II Electrochemistry, atomic theory, bonding, liquids and solids. Solutions, representative elements, transition metals, nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHY 103. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 120 General Chemistry This course includes the following topics: dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, reactions in solution, properties of solutions, gases, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, aqueous equilibrium, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, spontaneity, and kinetics. The treatment of the above topics will emphasize understanding of chemical principles and their application to problem solving and calculations. (Equivalent to CHY 103). Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 130 General Chemistry Laboratory Introduction to chemical laboratory that includes the following topics: laboratory techniques, mass-volume relationships, acid-base titrations, analytical techniques and colorimetry. Prerequisite: CHY 120. Lab: 1.5 hrs. back to top CHY 142 Organic Chemistry I This is an introductory course based on the mechanistic approach to the study of organic reactions, and includes functionality, IUPAC nomenclature, structural and steroisomerism, oxidation and reduction, nucleophilic additions, nucleophilic substitutions, eliminations, electrophilic additions of aliphatic compounds. The laboratory introduces techniques such as melting point, recrystallization, extraction, and distillation. Also included is the synthesis, isolation and purification of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHY 103. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 152 Introductory Organic Chemistry An introductory organic chemistry course which includes the following topics: bonding, nomenclature, main functional groups, properties, reactions and characteristics of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHY 104. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 200 Organic Chemistry This is an introductory course which is based on the mechanistic approach to the study of organic reactions, and includes functionality, IUPAC nomenclature, structural and steroisomerism, oxidation and reduction, nucleophilic additions, nucleophilic substitutions, eliminations, electrophilic additions of aliphatic compounds. The laboratory introduces basic organic laboratory techniques such as melting point, recrystallization, extraction, and distillation. Also included is synthesis, isolation and purification of organic compounds. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. back to top CHY 203 Instrumental Methods of Analysis Instrumentation for and applications of spectroscopic, chromatographic and electro-analytical analyses are discussed. Prerequisites: CHY 102, CPS 125, MTH 140, MTH 141, PCS 125, CHE 222, CHY 211, MTH 240, PCS 211. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 204 Biochemistry I This course deals with the structures, functions, chemistry and food applications of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Also included is an introduction to enzymology (coenzymes, nomenclature and classifications of enzymes and enzymatic control of biochemical reactions). The laboratory provides introduction to basic techniques used in analytical biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHY 200. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. back to top CHY 205 Biochemistry II This course begins with an overview of the principles of catalysis and bioenergetics. This will be followed by an examination of intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids with emphasis on the regulation of these processes. Topics include glycolysis, the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. The course concludes with an introduction to information pathways including genes, chromosomes, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis. Prerequisite: CHY 204. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 211 General Chemistry Laboratory Introduction to chemical laboratory that includes the following topics: mass - volume relationship; solution; dilution, and concentration; acid-base titration; hardness of water; solubility; reaction kinetics; colorimetry; determination of concentration of iron in a solution; concentration analysis of aspirin. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 213 Analytical Chemistry I This course concentrates on non-instrumental analytical methods and includes the following lecture topics: gravimetry, and equilibria and titration applications of acid-base, oxidation-reduction, complex-formation, and precipitation reactions. The laboratory portion of this course includes experiments based on the above topics. Prerequisite: CHY 113. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 223 Analytical Chemistry II This course is a continuation of the analytical work from CHY 213, but concentrates on instrumental and analytical methods. The course introduces the student to the theory, instrumentation, and applications of: atomic and molecular spectroscopy, potentiometry (including ion-selective electrodes), and chromatography. Prerequisite: CHY 213. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 242 Organic Chemistry II This course includes the mechanistic approach to the study of organic reactions and includes condensation reactions, aromatic chemistry and pericyclic reactions. Also included are spectroscopic methods of structure determination, organic synthesis and the use of organometallic reagents. Prerequisite: CHY 142. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 261 Biochemistry This course deals with the structures, functions, chemistry and food applications of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Also included is an introduction to enzymology (coenzymes, nomenclature and classification of enzymes and enzymatic control of biochemical reactions). The laboratory provides an introduction to the basic biochemical techniques including chromatography, electrophoresis and spectrophotometry. Prerequisite: CHY 142. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 271 Organic Chemistry I This is an introductory course which is based on the functional group approach to the classification of organic compounds and includes IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, fundamental aliphatic and aromatic reactions. Industrial applications will be noted. Prerequisites: CHY 102, CPS 125, MTH 140, MTH 141, PCS 125, CHE 222, CHY 211, MTH 240, PCS 211. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 272 Organic Chemistry II This course covers the basic reaction mechanisms, the concept of resonance and a detailed study of aromatic chemistry. Also included is an introduction to synthesis. Industrial applications will be noted. The laboratory includes the introduction to basic organic techniques. Some preparation work is included. Prerequisites: CHY 271, CHY 102, CPS 125, MTH 140, MTH 141, PCS 125, CHE 222, CHY 211, MTH 240, PCS 211. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 330 Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy A course which emphasizes an understanding of the principles necessary for the selection of instruments and procedures for analytical applications and a critical evaluation of the data from such methods. Topics include atomic and molecular spectroscopy (atomic absorption and emission, UV/VIS/IR absorption); X-Ray spectroscopy and X-Ray diffraction; electrometric methods; automatic and on-stream analysis. Prerequisite: CHY 223. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1½ hrs. back to top CHY 331 Basic Chromatography This course deals with the basic principles of chromatographic separations from a fundamental, analytical viewpoint. Lecture topics include general theory and equations of chromatographic methods, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and ion-exchange methods. Laboratory experiments will provide a back up to the theory of GC and HPLC and will demonstrate the variety of chromatographic techniques available for routine use. Prerequisite: CHY 223. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 337 Spectroscopy in Organic Chemistry The application of spectroscopic methods to structure determination. Topics include ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: CHY 242. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1½ hrs. back to top CHY 344 Inorganic Chemistry Physical and chemical properties of the main group elements and inorganic compounds are related to their electronic structures; principles are exemplified by technologically important substances and reactions. Topics include symmetry, covalent and ionic bonding theories, a survey of solid state structures and a discussion of secondary chemical interactions. The laboratory will emphasize the preparation of various main group inorganic compounds by important techniques (including vacuum and inert atmosphere synthesis) and product characterization by standard spectroscopic methods. Prerequisite: CHY 113. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 361 Intermediary Metabolism A course in the principles of enzymology, bioenergetics and carbohydrate metabolism. Enzymology topics include the structure, function and regulation of enzymes and Michaelis-Menten kinetics. The fundamentals of bioenergetics and intermediary metabolism are discussed in the context of the integration and control of catabolism and anabolism. The course concludes with a detailed examination of carbohydrate chemistry with emphasis on the chemical logic and the regulation of these pathways. The laboratory introduces students to more advanced biochemical techniques. Topics include the isolation and characterization of polysaccharides and the kinetic analysis of enzymes. Prerequisite: CHY 261. Lect: 3 hrs/Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 362 Intermediary Metabolism II The major topics introduced in the lectures are membrane structure and transport systems and the metabolism of lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. A review of DNA replication and protein synthesis will also be included. The laboratory focuses on chromatography and electrophoresis as used to separate and analyze proteins. Students are required to write a major report(s), make an oral presentation and present a poster. Prerequisite: CHY 361. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 381 Physical Chemistry I The three laws of thermodynamics; free energy and chemical equilibria; thermodynamics of solutions. Prerequisite: CHY 103. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 382 Physical Chemistry II Topics included are: rates and mechanism of reactions; adsorption and heterogeneous catalysts. The laboratory consists of experiments dealing with thermochemistry; electrochemical measurements; properties of liquids and solutions; kinetics of reactions and surface phenomena. Prerequisite: CHY 103. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 40A/B Project - Thesis A research project supervised by a faculty member. An oral presentation of results and a thesis are required. Enrollment in this course may be restricted by the number of available projects. Departmental Consent Required. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 423 Environmental Science Air pollution-a study of the major sources of air pollution. Methods of air sampling and air monitoring. The sampling and analysis of air, vapours, fumes and smoke. Incinerator design and evaluation. Testing and design of abatement components and systems. Water pollution-a study of the major sources of water pollution. Methods of sampling and analyzing water and waste water. Design and evaluation of waste treatment systems. Solid waste-methods of disposal. Other disposal problems. Prerequisites: BLG 144 and CHY 113 and CHY 142. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 428 Food Process Science This course will deal with the principles of food processing technology. Topics included will be unit operations in the food industry, food preservation by heat, cold, dehydration and fermentation, food quality factors and food storage. Some basic engineering calculations will be introduced to enable students to handle simple mass and energy balances as related to food processing. Corequisite: CHY 434. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 431 Applied Analytical Chemistry Lectures will include aspects of chemical equilibria, in particular protonation equilibria; buffers, natural and synthetic phase separation equilibria; non-aqueous solvent systems; applications of pH control and complexation to extraction and chromatographic systems will be cited where appropriate. Experiments may represent: inorganic structural elucidation; analytical extraction techniques, including pH and complexation effects; volatilization and vacuum distillation techniques; applications to natural and synthetic products analysis; electrochemical methods. Prerequisite: CHY 223. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. back to top CHY 434 Analytical Chemistry of Complex Samples Sampling techniques, chemical analysis and statistical methods for analyzing major and minor analytes in complex matrices. Relevance to food, environmental, clinical, or industrial samples will be discussed. Laboratory work will introduce techniques such as Sohxlet and differential extraction, and methods for reducing matrix effects. Prerequisite: CHY 330. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 435 Chemical Instrumentation II A number of rapidly evolving instrumental techniques significant to the chemical industry are studied with a specific reference to what is currently state-of-the-art. Some of the important techniques such as capillary GC, HPLC, Mossbauer, X-ray dispersive, FT-IR, C-13 NMR, MS, electron microscopy and microprobe analysis, etc. will be covered. Prerequisite: CHY 330. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 436 Pharmaceutical Chemistry This course provides an introduction to medicinal chemistry. Topics examined include classification, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action (pharmacodynamics), interactions, formulations, production and design of drugs, including biotechnology drugs. Drugs are grouped by their common mechanism(s) of action and discussed as such. Prerequisite: CHY 361. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 437 Organic Chemistry This course emphasizes the stereochemistry of common reaction mechanisms. Also included is enolate and carbanion chemistry, Diels-Alder reaction in detail, heterocyclic chemistry, polycyclic compounds and a survey of the mechanisms of a large number of name reactions. Prerequisite: CHY 242. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 439 Food Product Development A course in the principles and practice of food product development. Topics will include marketing, formulating, sensory evaluation, quality control, packaging and pilot plant scale up. Students will be given experiments in developing a food product through participating in group project work. Prerequisite: CHY 434. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 445 Materials Chemistry This course focuses on the relationship between the synthesis, properties and function of specialty materials with extended structures. Topics will include important conducting materials such as charge-transfer salts, semiconductors, superconductors, and organic and inorganic polymers; optoelectric materials; zeolites and nonporous structures, supramolecular assemblies such as liquid crystals and piezoelectric thin films. This course provides an excellent opportunity for the interested student to explore topics that are being actively researched in both industrial and academic institutions. Prerequisites: CHY 242, CHY 344, and CHY 381. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. back to top CHY 449 Inorganic Chemistry II An introduction to the coordination chemistry of the transition metals. Topics include structure and bonding, electronic spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. The laboratory will consist of the preparation and spectroscopic characterization of various transition metal complexes. Prerequisite: CHY 344. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 482 Selected Topics in Biology and Chemistry Recent developments and topics of current interest in biology and chemistry and their applications will be included. A variety of instructional modes will be used e.g. lecture, seminar, guest speakers, student presentations, demonstration and practice. Prerequisites: BLG 143, CHY 261, and CHY 330. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 547 Theory of Food Analysis The application of sampling techniques, physical measurement, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis and statistical methods to the quality control for food products. Certain aspects of food processing techniques will be discussed to provide a better understanding of the quality control procedures. Prerequisite: CHY 204. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 600 Organic Reaction Mechanisms Reaction mechanisms and the stability and reactivity to key organic reaction intermediates. Free energy relationships. Transition state theory and the description of stereo and electronic control in organic reactions. Prerequisites: CHY 142 and CHY 242. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 706 Computational Chemistry Basic and advanced molecular modeling: empirical molecular orbital theory; molecular mechanics and dynamics; quantitative structure-activity relationships [e.g. how to quantify physical properties in terms of the general concepts of electronic, steric and hydrophobic effects, Hansch analysis (biological activity of a series of compounds and their physiochemical substituent or global parameters)]; basic ab initio quantum chemistry. Prerequisites: CHY 142 and CHY 242 and CPS 313 and CPS 315. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top CHY 90A/B Introductory Chemistry The following topics will be covered: introduction to chemistry, atomic structure, gases and mole problems, qualitative and quantitative chemical reactions, solution chemistry. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top