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Course ID	Course
CHEM 341	CHEM 341 Advanced Physical Chemistry I Course Credits: 3 The fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state are considered. Cross-listed: PHYS 341 Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111,112, CHEM 240. (3-4; 3-0) Co-requisite(s): MATH 223 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
CHEM 342	CHEM 342 Advanced Physical Chemistry II Course Credits: 3 The fundamental concepts of matter in relation to: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Transport Phenomena, Elementary Kinetics, Complex Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysis. Prerequisite(s): Math 123, PHYS 111, 112, CHEM 240, or permission from the instructor. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
CHEM 357	CHEM 357 Modern Analytical Methods Course Credits: 3 Introduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200 level or above chemistry lab course. (3-4; 3-4) NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 358	CHEM 358 Modern Analytical Methods Course Credits: 3 Introduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200 level or above chemistry lab course. (3-4; 3-4) NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 370	CHEM 370 Environmental Chemistry Course Credits: 3 The study of chemical reactions as they relate to the environment. The course takes a biogeochemical approach with emphasis placed on the deleterious effects that human activities and technologies have had on atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial systems. Methods to alleviate environmental problems are considered. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. CHEM 221, 222 recommended. (0-0; 3-4)
CHEM 372	CHEM 372 Molecular Genetics Course Credits: 3 This course considers modern developments and techniques in genetics, especially the basic and applied aspects of recombinant DNA technology. Cross-listed: BIOL 372 Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113, 114; a minimum C grade in CHEM 223; students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. CHEM 221, 222 recommended. (0-0; 3-3) NB: CHEM 372 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis Program in chemistry.
CHEM 384	CHEM 384 Principles of Biochemistry Course Credits: 3 The study of chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as CHEM 386. Cross-listed: BIOL 384 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223.
CHEM 386	CHEM 386 Biosynthesis Course Credits: 3 In this course, two aspects of biochemistry are developed: (1) The modern understanding of the biochemical transfer of genetic information: DNA structure and synthesis, transcription, and translation. These are related to developments in recombinant DNA technology. (2) An introduction to physiological biochemistry including vision, muscle contraction, and neurotransmission. Cross-listed: BIOL 386 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223. NB: CHEM 386 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis and honours programs in chemistry.
CHEM 400	CHEM 400 Directed Studies in Chemistry Course Credits: 2, 3 Students are required to produce an outline of the topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/ or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in chemistry or instructor's consent. NB: This course with the appropriate choice of topics can be used as a preparation for the senior thesis (CHEM 410).

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