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CHM - Chimie / Chemistry

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CHM1100	Chemistry and the Human Environment	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Chemical principles useful for environmental studies and everyday life. The chemistry of water, air, food, human health and raw materials. This course cannot be taken for credit by Science and Engineering students. BACK TO TOP

CHM1310	Principles of Chemistry	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical equations and quantitative relations, gas, liquids and solids, solutions, redox reactions, electrochemistry, kinetics and equilibrium, ionic equilibria, acids and bases in solution, pH. Eight 3-hour laboratory experiments (spread over 13 weeks) illustrating the principles of chemistry. Prerequisite: OAC Chemistry. BACK TO TOP

CHM1320	Organic Chemistry I	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Classification, identification and structural characterization of organic compounds. Properties, preparation, and commercial significance of hydrocarbons, halogen derivatives, alcohols, ethers, and selected polymers. Mechanisms of organic reactions, and basic principles of organic stereochemistry. Eight 3-hour laboratory experiments spread over 13 weeks. Prerequisite: OAC Chemistry. BACK TO TOP

CHM1710	Principes de chimie	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Liaisons chimiques, g�om�trie mol�culaire. �quations chimiques et stoechiom�trie, gaz, liquides, solides, solutions, r�actions d'oxydor�duction, �lectrochimie, vitesses de r�action et �quilibre des ions, acides et bases, pH. Huit laboratoires de 3 heures r�partis sur une p�riode de 13 semaines. Pr�alable: CPO Chimie. BACK TO TOP

CHM1720	Chimie organique I	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Classification, identification et caract�risation structurale des compos�s organiques. Propri�t�s, pr�paration et importance commerciale des hydrocarbures, d�riv�s halog�n�s. Alcools, �thers, compos�s aromatiques et polym�res. M�canismes des r�actions organiques et principes de base de la st�r�ochimie. Huit laboratoires de 3 heures r�partis sur une p�riode de 13 semaines. Pr�alable: Le CPO Chimie BACK TO TOP

CHM2116	Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
A laboratory course designed to introduce students to modern methods of qualitative and quantitative environmental analysis of air, water, and solid samples. Students will become familiar with sampling and experimental design in trace analysis by, for example, titrimetry, spectrophotometry, chromatography, atomic absorption and infrared spectroscopy. Corequisite: CHM2352. BACK TO TOP

CHM2118	Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
A representative set of experiments in quantitative analytical chemistry illustrating gravimetric, volumetric and instrumental methods. Prerequisite: CHM2154 BACK TO TOP

CHM2120	Organic Chemistry II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Synthesis and reactivity of carbonyl compounds, organic acids and their derivatives, nitrogen-containing compounds, sulfur derivatives, simple aromatic compounds. Survey of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and peptides, and selected heterocycles. Prerequisite: CHM1320 BACK TO TOP

CHM2126	Laboratory of Organic Chemistry II	(0,0,3) 2 cr.
Laboratory work associated with CHM2120.Corequisite: CHM2120. BACK TO TOP

CHM2130	Physical chemistry: Introduction to the molecular properties of matter	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to the molecular interpretation of physico-chemical phenomena. Introduction to quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and spectroscopy (vibrational, rotational, nmr). Kinetic theory of gases. Chemical kinetics (order of a reaction, Arrhenius equation, reaction mechanism). Surface chemistry, adsorption isotherms, structure of adsorbed layers, colloids, viscosity, diffusion, and sedimentation. Prerequisite: Threshold courses in CHM, MAT, and PHY. BACK TO TOP

CHM2131	Chemical Thermodynamics of Gases and Solutions	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The first law of thermodynamics, relationships between work, heat, internal energy, and enthalpy. Thermochemistry. Heat capacity. The second and third laws of thermodynamics. Entropy. Free energy. Chemical equilibrium and chemical potential. Phase equilibrium and phase diagrams. Ideal and real solutions. Raoult's law and Henry's law. Colligative properties. Thermodynamics of solutions and electrolytes in solution. Debye-H�ckel theory, ion migration and conductivity. electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, and the Nernst equation. Prerequisite: CHM2130 Corequisite: CHM2136.This course cannot be combined for credit with CHM2132. BACK TO TOP

CHM2132	Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A course intended primarily for biology and biochemistry students. Laws of chemical thermodynamics and their application in bioenergetics. Properties of solutions. Electrochemistry and electrochemical phenomena in biological systems. Chemical spectroscopy and its application in the quantification of biological substances. Chemical kinetics and enzyme kinetics. Prerequisite: Threshold courses in Chemistry and Physics, MAT1320 and MAT1323.(Cannot be combined for credit with CHM2131.) BACK TO TOP

CHM2136	Laboratory of Physical Chemistry	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Laboratory work accompanying CHM2131.Prerequisites: CHM2132,CHM2130 or co-requisite CHM2131. BACK TO TOP

CHM2154	Analytical Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to fundamental principles of analytical chemistry, including analytical data, theory of acid-base and redox titrations, and separation schemes. Buffer solutions and precipitation equilibria. Prerequisites: CHM1310 or CHM1320 BACK TO TOP

CHM2311	Introduction to Structure and Bonding	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Applications of quantum theory: atomic structure, bonding in molecules, molecular orbital theory, metallic bond, molecular symmetry. Structure and energetics of solids, aqueous solution, hydration, ionization, complexation. Prerequisites: CHM1310,MAT1320 BACK TO TOP

CHM2313	Environmental Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
This course relies on a sound foundation in both the principles and the practical aspects of inorganic, organic, and analytical/physical chemistry and is focused on the chemical aspects of aqueous, atmospheric, and electrochemical processes. Topics to be covered under these general headings include: acid precipitation, greenhouse effect, ground level ozone, water quality, and corrosion. Prerequisites: CHM1320,CHM2312,CHM2154,CHM2116 or permission of instructor Corequisite: CHM2118. BACK TO TOP

CHM2352	Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A review of simple concepts in bonding and acid-base theory. Electrochemistry. A survey of the chemistry of the elements, trends and their relation to the periodic system. Prerequisites: CHM1310 or CHM1320 BACK TO TOP

CHM2516	Laboratoire de chimie de l'environnement	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Travaux pratiques pr�sentant les m�thodes modernes d'analyses qualitative et quantitative des �chantillons gazeux, aqueux et solides, pertinentes � l'environnement. Les �tudiants se familiariseront avec l'�chantillonage et l'approche exp�rimentale des analyses de substance trace par titrage, spectrophotom�trie, chromatographie, absorption atomique et spectroscopie infrarouge. Concomitant : CHM2712. BACK TO TOP

CHM2518	Laboratoire de chimie analytique	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
S�rie d'exp�riences de chimie analytique quantitative choisies pour illustrer la gravim�trie, la volum�trie, la titrim�trie et les m�thodes instrumentales d'analyse. Pr�alable: CHM2514 BACK TO TOP

CHM2520	Chimie organique II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Synth�se et r�activit� des compos�s carbonyl�s, des acides organiques et de leurs d�riv�s, des compos�s contenant de l'azote ou du soufre et des compos�s aromatiques simples. Chimie des hydrates de carbone, lipides, acides amin�s et peptides et de quelques h�t�rocycles. Pr�alable: CHM1720 BACK TO TOP

CHM2526	Laboratoire de chimie organique II	(0,0,3) 2 cr.
Travaux pratiques accompagnant CHM2520.Concomitant : CHM2520. BACK TO TOP

CHM2530	Chimie physique: Introduction aux propri�t�s mol�culaires de la mati�re.	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction � l'interpr�tation des ph�nom�nes physico-chimiques. Introduction � la m�canique quantique, � la m�canique statistique, et � la spectroscopie (rotationnelle, vibrationnelle, rmn). Th�orie cin�tique des gaz. Cin�tique chimique (ordre d'une r�action, �quation d'Arrh�nius, m�canisme r�actionnel.) Chimie des surfaces, isotherme d'adsorption, structure des couches adsorb�es, collo�des, viscosit�, diffusion et s�dimentation. Pr�alable: Cours d'accueil en CHM, MAT et PHY. BACK TO TOP

CHM2531	Thermodynamique chimique des gaz et des solutions	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Premi�re loi de la thermodynamique: relation entre le travail, la chaleur, l'�nergie interne et l'enthalpie. Thermochimie. Chaleur sp�cifique. Deuxi�me et troisi�me lois de la thermodynamique. Entropie. �nergie libre. Potentiel chimique et �quilibre chimique. Changement de phase et diagramme de phase. Solutions id�ales et r�elles. Loi de Raoult et loi de Henry. Propri�t�s colligatives. Thermodynamique des solutions et des �lectrolytes. Th�orie de DebyeH�ckel, migration des ions, et conductivit�. �lectrochimie, cellules �lectrochimiques et �quation de Nernst. Pr�alable: CHM2530 Concomitant : CHM2536.Ce cours et CHM2532 sont mutuellement exclusifs. BACK TO TOP

CHM2532	Chimie physique pour les sciences de la vie	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Cours destin� aux �tudiants de biologie et de biochimie. Lois de la thermodynamique chimique et applications bio�nerg�tiques. Propri�t�s des solutions. Electrochimie et ph�nom�nes �lectrochimiques dans les syst�mes biologiques. La spectroscopie chimique et son application � la quantification des substances biologiques. Cin�tique chimique et cin�tique enzymatique. Pr�alable: Cours d'accueil de chimie et de physique, MAT1720 et MAT1723.(Les cours CHM2532 et CHM2531 sont mutuellement exclusifs.) BACK TO TOP

CHM2536	Laboratoire de chimie physique	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Travaux pratiques accompagnant CHM2531.Pr�alable: CHM2530,CHM2532 ou concomitant CHM2531. BACK TO TOP

CHM2554	Chimie analytique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction aux principes fondamentaux de la chimie analytique, comprenant la th�orie des erreurs, la th�orie des titrages acidobasiques et oxydor�ducteurs, ainsi que les m�thodes de s�paration. Solutions tampons et pr�cipitation � l'�quilibre. Pr�alables: CHM1710 ou CHM1720 BACK TO TOP

CHM2711	Introduction � la structure et aux liaisons	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Applications de la th�orie quantique: structure �lectronique de l'atome, liaisons chimiques, symm�trie mol�culaire, th�orie des orbitales mol�culaires, liaison m�tallique. Aspects �nerg�tiques et structuraux de solides, solutions aqueuses, hydratation, ionisation, complexation. Pr�alables: CHM1710,MAT1720 BACK TO TOP

CHM2713	Chimie de l'environnement	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Ce cours repose sur des fondements solides issus des principes et des aspects pratiques de la chimie inorganique, organique, et analytique/ physique, et se concentre sur les aspects chimiques des processus aqueux atmosph�riques et �lectro- chimiques. Les sujets couverts sous ces titres g�n�raux incluent: les pr�cipitations acides, l'effet de serre, l'ozone au niveau terrestre, la qualit� des eaux et la corrosion. Pr�alables: CHM1720,CHM2712,CHM2554,CHM2516 ou permission du professeur Concomitant : CHM2518. BACK TO TOP

CHM2752	Chimie min�rale des �lements	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Revue des concepts simples des liaisons et des th�ories acido- basiques. �lectrochimie. Vue d'ensemble de la chimie des �l�ments, leurs tendances, et leur relation au syst�me p�riodique. Pr�alables: CHM1710 ou CHM1720 BACK TO TOP

CHM3120	Intermediate Organic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Synthesis, stereochemistry, reaction intermediates and mechanisms of organic chemistry with illustrations from natural and therapeutic products. Heterocyclic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM2120 BACK TO TOP

CHM3122	Applications of Spectroscopy in Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy, multinuclear magnetic resonance (with emphasis on 1H and 13C), Fourier-transform. NMR, mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: CHM2120 and either CHM2130 or CHM2132. BACK TO TOP

CHM3125	Polymer and Applied Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A general introduction to polymer chemistry and survey of organic compounds of economic importance. Preparative procedures, polymerization methods and sources of raw materials will be discussed. Applications of polymer and preparative chemistry leading to plastics, drugs, agrochemicals, etc will be described. Prerequisite: CHM2120 BACK TO TOP

CHM3126	Laboratory of Organic Chemistry	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Laboratory work accompanying CHM3120.Prerequisite: CHM2126.Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM3120. BACK TO TOP

CHM3140	Quantum Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The origins of quantum theory, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, postulates of quantum mechanics, the Schr�dinger equation, the harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor, angular momentum. Hydrogenlike atoms, electron spin, variation method, helium atom, Pauli exclusion principle, Hartree-Fock self-consistent field method. Born-Oppenheimer approximation, hydrogen molecule ion, MO description of the hydrogen molecule, electronic configurations of homonuclear diatomic molecules, electronic structure of polyatomic molecules. H�ckel molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonds, intermolecular forces. Prerequisite: CHM2130 BACK TO TOP

CHM3150	Transition Metal Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Coordination complexes, ligand field theory, magnetic and spectroscopic properties, stereochemistry, optical and stereoisomerism, reactions of complexes: substitution, electron transfer, isomerization, photochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM2120,CHM2311,and either CHM2131 or CHM2132. BACK TO TOP

CHM3156	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Preparative techniques and methods of characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisites: CHM2118,CHM2312,CHM2116 Corequisite: CHM3110. BACK TO TOP

CHM3336	Laboratory of Physical Chemistry	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Laboratory work accompanying CHM3371.Kinetics and dynamics of chemical reactions. Computational chemistry. Molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHM3140 Corequisite: CHM3371. BACK TO TOP

CHM3371	Molecular Spectroscopy and Statistical Mechanics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Analysis and calculation of atomic, rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra of simple molecules. Boltzmann distribution and partition functions. Microscopic interpretation and calculation of thermodynamic properties (entropy, enthalpy, free energy, heat capacity, rate constant and transition state) from molecular and atomic spectroscopic data. Prerequisite: CHM3140 Corequisite: CHM3336. BACK TO TOP

CHM3372	The Condensed State	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Topics may include: thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of nonideal systems; surface chemistry and catalysis; polymers; colloids; metals and semiconductors. Prerequisite: CHM3140 or permission of the instructor. BACK TO TOP

CHM3520	Chimie organique interm�diaire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Synth�se, st�r�ochimie, interm�diaires r�actionnels et m�canismes en chimie organique. Illustrations par des produits naturels et th�rapeutiques. Chimie des h�t�rocycles. Pr�alable: CHM2520 BACK TO TOP

CHM3522	Applications de la spectroscopie en chimie	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction aux spectroscopies infrarouge, visible et ultraviolette, r�sonance magn�tique multinoyaux (notamment 1H et 13C), transform�es de Fourier. Spectrom�trie de masse. Pr�alable: CHM2530 ou CHM2532. BACK TO TOP

CHM3526	Laboratoire de chimie organique	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Travaux pratiques accompagnant CHM3520.Pr�alable: CHM2526.Pr�alable ou concomitant: CHM3520. BACK TO TOP

CHM3550	Chimie des m�taux de transition	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Complexes de coordination, th�orie du champ de ligandes, propri�t�s magn�tiques et spectroscopiques, st�r�ochimie, isom�ries optique et g�om�trique, r�actions des complexes: substitutions, transferts d'�lectrons, isom�risation, photochimie. Pr�alables: CHM2520,CHM2711 ou et soit CHM2531 ou CHM2532. BACK TO TOP

CHM3556	Laboratoire de chimie inorganique	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Techniques de pr�paration et m�thodes de caract�risation de compos�s inorganiques. Pr�alables: CHM2518,CHM2712,CHM2516 Concomitant : CHM3550. BACK TO TOP

CHM3736	Laboratoire de chimie physique	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
Travaux pratiques accompagnant CHM3771.Cin�tique et dynamique des r�actions chimiques. Chimie num�rique. Spectroscopie mol�culaire. Pr�alable: CHM3140 Concomitant : CHM3771. BACK TO TOP

CHM3771	Spectroscopie mol�culaire et m�canique statistique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Analyse et calcul des spectres atomiques, rotationnels, vibrationnels et �lectroniques des mol�cules simples. La r�partition de Boltzmann et les fonctions de partition. Interpr�tation microscopique et calcul des propri�t�s thermodynamiques (entropie, enthalpie, �nergie libre, chaleur sp�cifique, constante de vitesse et �tat de transition) � partir des donn�es spectroscopiques des atomes et des mol�cules. Pr�alable: CHM3140 Concomitant : CHM3736. BACK TO TOP

CHM3901	Rapport de stage coop III	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report III BACK TO TOP

CHM3902	Rapport de stage coop III	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report III BACK TO TOP

CHM4006	Travail de recherche	(0,0,7) 7 cr.
Travail de recherche dirig� dans un laboratoire d'un professeur. Assistance � une des s�ries de s�minaires hebdomadaires Ottawa-Carleton est requise. Pr�alable: L'�tudiant doit avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 4.5 et avoir la permission du d�partement. Concomitant : CHM4901.Les �tudiants doivent faire une demande aupr�s du d�partement en avril de leur avant- derni�re ann�e d'�tudes. Ce cours est r�serv� aux �tudiants de derni�re ann�e du B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en chimie, non inscrits au programme Co-op. Research Project Based on supervised research in a professor's laboratory. Attendance at one of the Ottawa-Carleton series of weekly seminars is required. Prerequisite: he student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the Department. he student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the Department. Corequisite: CHM4901.Students must apply to the Department in April of their penultimate year of study. The course is intended only for those students, not in the Co-op programme, seeking a B.Sc. with Honours in Chemistry. BACK TO TOP

CHM4046	Travail de recherche en chimie num�rique	(0,0,7) 7 cr.
Travail de recherche dirig� en chimie num�rique dans un laboratoire d'un professeur. L'assistance � une des s�ries de s�minaires hebdomadaires Ottawa-Carleton est requise. Pr�alable: L'�tudiant doit avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 4.5 et avoir la permission du d�partement. Concomitant : CHM4901.Les �tudiants doivent faire une demande aupr�s du d�partement en avril de leur avant- derni�re ann�e d'�tudes. Ce cours est r�serv� uniquement aux �tudiants pr�parant un B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en chimie num�rique. Research Project in Computational Chemistry Based on supervised research in computational chemistry in a professor's laboratory. Attendance at one of the Ottawa- Carleton series of weekly seminars is required. Prerequisite: he student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the Department. he student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the Department. Corequisite: CHM4901.Students must apply to the Department in April of their penultimate year of study. The course is intended only for those students seeking a B.Sc. with Honours in the Computational Chemistry Option. BACK TO TOP

CHM4116	Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Laboratory involving analytical techniques such as gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography atomic absorption spectroscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy, electroanalytical methods, mass spectrometry. Quantitative analysis, statistical analysis, sampling. Prerequisites: CHM2154,CHM2116,CHM2118,CHM2136.and prerequisites or corequisites: CHM3156,CHM3122,CHM3126. BACK TO TOP

CHM4123	Medicinal Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Drug design, discovery and synthesis, including structure-activity relationships, modes of action and recent therapeutic progress. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: CHM3120 or permission of the instructor. BACK TO TOP

CHM4139	Enzyme and Bio-organic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Chemical properties of enzymes. Introductory enzyme kinetics. Mechanisms and theories of catalysis by enzymes. Non-aqueous enzyme chemistry and its application to organic synthesis. Solid-phase synthesis of peptides, nucleotides, and carbohydrates. Peptide, nucleotide, and carbohydrate isosteres/mimetics. Design of DNA-primers and probes. Examples of high throughput screening will be discussed. Prerequisites: CHM2131 or CHM2132 Corequisite: CHM3120. BACK TO TOP

CHM4141	Computational Chemistry I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Molecular mechanics, energy minimization, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulation methods, free energy perturbation, and molecular modelling in drug discovery. Prerequisites: CHM2311(2711), CHM3130(3520). BACK TO TOP

CHM4143	Computational Chemistry II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Theory and practical application of quantum mechanical electronic structure methods: Hartree-Fock, extended Huckel, semi- empirical AM1 and PM3, Moller-Plesset perturbation theory, configuration interaction, and density functional methods. Prerequisites: CHM3140 or PHY3370(3770) BACK TO TOP

CHM4146	Computational Chemistry Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Molecular modelling experiments using some of the software packages popular in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Programs of intermediate complexity will be developed. Basic aspects of high performance computing will also be covered. This course is intended only for those in their last year of the B.Sc. with Honours in Chemistry (Computational Chemistry option). Prerequisite: Permission of the department BACK TO TOP

CHM4182	Molecular Dynamics in Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to the models used by chemists to investigate reaction dynamics and kinetics in the gas phase, in solution, on surfaces, and in photochemistry. The properties of potential energy surfaces and their influence on reaction dynamics. Conventional transition state theory, variational transition sate theory, and the methods of modelling diffusion in solution and on surfaces. Unimolecular reactions and RRKM theory. Lasers and their operation. Reaction kinetics of excited states. Corequisites: CHM3371 (3771) and CHM3336 (3736). BACK TO TOP

CHM4311	Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Thermochemical aspects of inorganic chemistry, inorganic rings, chains, clusters and polymers, chemistry of the less common elements, nuclear chemistry, non-aqueous solvents. Prerequisite: CHM3150 or permission of the instructor. BACK TO TOP

CHM4313	Solid State Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Synthesis, structure and properties of solids. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of solid state synthesis as related to synthetic technique and crystal growth. Spectroscopie characterization and descriptive crystal chemistry. Description of bonding forces and electronic structure of non-molecular materials. Aspects of organic solid state chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM3150 BACK TO TOP

CHM4315	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A study of modern approaches to chemical analysis. Sampling, sample preparation, separation techniques, trace methods of determination applied to the environment, standards and the problem of analytical quality, analytical decision making. Prerequisites: CHM2154,CHM2118,CHM2116 or permission of the instructor. BACK TO TOP

CHM4317	Organometallic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Organometallic compounds of elements in the principal groups and transition groups. Synthesis and structure determination. Prerequisites: CHM1310,CHM3120 BACK TO TOP

CHM4319	Bio-Inorganic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Bio-redox agents and mechanisms, electron transport enzymes, nitrogen fixation, toxicology, oxygen transport and transfer, inorganic medicinal chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM2120,CHM2311,CHM2131 or CHM2132. BACK TO TOP

CHM4325	Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reaction Mechanisms	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Retrosynthetic analysis as an approach to the synthesis of complex molecules. Modern synthetic methods. Reaction mechanisms and the stability and reactivity to key organic reaction intermediates. Free energy relationships. Conservation of orbital symmetry and pericyclic reactions. Corequisite: CHM3120 or permission of the instructor. BACK TO TOP

CHM4328	Special Topics in Organic Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A discussion of recent progress in selected areas of organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM3120 or permission of the instructor. BACK TO TOP

CHM4340	Applications of Theoretical Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The application of the principles given in CHM3140 to areas of biochemistry, biology, inorganic and physical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM3140 BACK TO TOP

CHM4380	Principles of Instrumentation and Measurement	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A discussion of physico-chemical techniques from the practical and theoretical point of view. Topics covered will be chosen from the following: high- and ultra-high vacuum techniques, optical spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, chromatography, X-ray, and electron diffraction, electron microscopy, laser chemistry, Fourier transform techniques, electron spectroscopies, magnetic resonance, general instrumental methods. Prerequisites: Permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CHM4381	Photochemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Primary photophysical and photochemical processes. The structure and reactivity of electronically excited organic and inorganic molecules. Lasers and laser excited processes. Prerequisites: Permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CHM4390	Special Topics in Physical Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A discussion of recent progress in selected areas of physical chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CHM4391	Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Selected advanced topics. Prerequisites: Permission of the Department. BACK TO TOP

CHM4523	Chimie M�dicinale	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Conception, d�couverte et synth�se des m�dicaments incluant la relation entre la structure et l'activit�, les modes d'action ainsi que les progr�s r�cents en recherche th�rapeutique. Concomitant : CHM3520. BACK TO TOP

CHM4900	�tudes dirig�es en chimie	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Revue de la litt�rature dans le but de bien cerner un domaine �tabli ou d'explorer un domaine prometteur de la chimie. La revue est dirig�e par un professeur. Les r�sultats de l'�tude seront pr�sent�es � un s�minaire. L'assistance � une des s�ries de s�minaires hebdomadaires Ottawa-Carleton est requise. Pr�alable: L'�tudiant doit avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 4.5 et avoir la permission du d�partement. CE COURS EST DESTIN� UNIQUEMENT AUX �TUDIANTS PR�PARANT UN B.SC. AVEC SP�CIALISATION EN CHIMIE. Directed Studies in Chemistry Based on a supervised literature search for the purpose of reviewing an established area of chemistry or exploring a promising new area of chemistry. A seminar reporting the results of the study will be presented. Attendance at one of the Ottawa-Carleton series of weekly seminars is required. Prerequisite: The student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the department. The student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the department. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THOSE SEEKING A B.SC. WITH HONOURS IN CHEMISTRY. BACK TO TOP

CHM4901	S�minaire	(1,0,0) 3 cr.
Pr�sentation des r�sultats d'un travail de recherche. L'assistance � une des s�ries de s�minaires hebdomadaires Ottawa-Carleton est requise. Concomitant : CHM4006.Seminar Presentation of the results of a research project. Attendance at one of the Ottawa-Carleton series of weekly seminars is required. Corequisite: CHM4006. BACK TO TOP

CHM4902	Rapport de stage coop IV	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report IV BACK TO TOP

CHM4910	S�minaire	(1,0,0) 1 cr.
Pr�sentation des r�sultats d'un travail de recherche. L'assistance � une des s�ries de s�minaires hebdomadaires Ottawa-Carleton est requise. Concomitant: CHM4006 ou CHM4046 ou CHM4916.Seminar Presentation of the results of a research project. Attendance at one of the Ottawa-Carleton series of weekly seminars is required. Corequisite: CHM4006 or CHM4046 or CHM4916. BACK TO TOP

CHM4916	Travail de Recherche	(0,0,8) 4 cr.
Travail de recherche dirig� dans le laboratoire d'un professeur. Assistance � une des s�ries de s�minaires hebdomadaires Ottawa-Carleton est requise. Pr�alable: Les �tudiants doit avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 4.5 et avoir la permission du d�partement. Concomitant : CHM4901.Les �tudiants doivent faire une demande aupr�s du d�partement en avril de leur avant- derni�re ann�e d'�tudes. Ce cours est r�serv� aux �tudiants de derni�re ann�e du B.Sc. avec sp�cialisation en chimie, inscrits dans le programme Co-op. Research Project Based on supervised research in a professor's laboratory. Attendance at one of the Ottawa-Carleton series of weekly seminars is required. Prerequisite: he student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the Department. he student must have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and the permission of the Department. Corequisite: CHM4901.Students must apply to the Department in April of their penultimate year of study. The course is intended only for those students seeking a B.Sc. with Honours in Chemistry, within the Co-op programme. BACK TO TOP