The following undergraduate programs are available in the Department:
The Major, Honours, and Joint Honours with Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry and Physics are accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry.
Details of joint programs are given under Joint Programs.
Chemistry course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Science section under Course Descriptions, Chemistry.
Additional information about the undergraduate program, individual courses and suggested timetables can be found in the Department of Chemistry Undergraduate Handbook which is available on the web at www.chem.mun.ca.
Each student majoring in Chemistry will be assigned a Faculty Advisor who should be consulted on all academic matters. Individual programs must be drawn up in consultation with the advisor.
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Students who have obtained a grade of 3 or better on the Advanced Placement courses in Chemistry will normally be eligible for direct entry into Chemistry 1031 or second year courses. Such students must consult the Department before registration.
Candidates who take a minor in Chemistry will complete Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1010, 1011 and 1031) or equivalent, Chemistry 2100, 2210, 2301 (or 2300), 2302, 2400, and 2401.
The courses required for a Major in Chemistry are:
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Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1010, 1011 and 1031) or equivalent, 2100, 2210, 2301 (or 2300), 2302, 2400, 2401, 3110, 3210, 3211, 3303, 3410, 3411, and 3500.
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Biochemistry 2101
Recommended courses: Mathematics 2051, Physics 2820 and/or 2750, and 6 credit hours in one of the following languages: French, German, or Russian.
Students considering declaring Chemistry as their Major are encouraged to contact either the Department Head or the Deputy Head (Undergraduate Studies).
Students wishing to take Honours should consult those sections of the Calendar dealing with Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science. The Honours program in Chemistry consists of at least 63 credit hours in Chemistry courses. It is recommended that candidates also take groups of 18 or more credit hours in each of two other science subjects, normally Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Physics, or Mathematics.
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Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1010, 1011 and 1031) or equivalent, Chemistry 2100, 2210, 2301 (or 2300), 2302, 2400, 2401, 3110, 3210, 3211, 3303, 3410, 3411, 3500, 490A/B and 12 credit hours selected from the remaining 4000-level Chemistry courses.
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Biochemistry 2101
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Those courses in which a grade of B or an average of 75% or higher are required, as specified in Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science, Academic Standing, clause a., are the courses beyond first year used to satisfy clause 1. under Required Courses above, and Biochemistry 2101.
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Recommended courses: Biochemistry 2100, Mathematics 2051, Physics 2820 and/or 2750.
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A thesis based on a selected research topic carried out under the supervision of a member of the Department is to be submitted in the final year.
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Chemistry 490A/B will normally require the equivalent of nine hours per week for two semesters. Registration in Chemistry 490A/B is restricted to those students who have honours standing. The Honours dissertation will be assessed by a committee comprising the supervisor and two other faculty members.
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With approval of the Heads of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments prior to registration, a number of courses in Biochemistry may be substituted for a like number of Chemistry courses.
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Six credit hours in one language are recommended: French, German or Russian should be selected in consultation with the Department Head.
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Prospective Honours students in Chemistry in their first year should take
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Given appropriate circumstances the Honours Chemistry program may be completed in four years. Students should consult the Undergraduate Student Handbook for timetabling details.
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Students completing first year requirements for any of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics via the three course options (i.e. Chemistry 1010, 1011, 1031 (or the former 1800, 1200, 1001), Mathematics 1090, 1000, 1001, Physics 1020, 1021, 1051) instead of the two course options (Chemistry 1050, 1051, Mathematics 1000, 1001, Physics 1050, 1051) will require the corresponding number of extra credits to obtain an Honours degree.
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Arrangements for subsequent years will depend on the other science subjects being studied and should be made in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.
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Certain advanced courses may only be offered in alternate years. Candidates therefore should consult the Head of the Department before registration
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Certain of the Graduate courses may be taken in the final year of the Honours Program with the permission of the Head of the Department.
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Details of Joint Honours programs with Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Physics are outlined under Joint Programs.
Students wishing to take a Major in Computational Chemistry should consult those regulations of the Calendar dealing with Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Science.
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Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1010, 1011 and 1031) or equivalent, 2100, 2210, 2301 (or 2300), 2302, 2400, 2401, 3211, 3303, 4304, and a 3 credit hour chemistry course at the 4th year level.
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Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2320, 3202, and 3260.
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A sufficient number of elective courses to bring the degree up to a total of 120 credit hours must also be completed.
Recommended courses: Mathematics 3161, 3240, Chemistry 3110, 3210, 3410, 3411, Computer Science 2500, 3550, 4XXX.
Recommended electives: Biochemistry 2101, Physics 3800.
Given appropriate circumstances the Major in Computational Chemistry program can be completed in four years. While students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook for further timetabling details, to complete the program in four years generally will require that students take the following courses in their first year:
Students who complete the major will also have completed the required courses for a minor in Mathematics.
Students wishing to take Honours in Computational Chemistry should consult those sections of the Calendar dealing with Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science. The Honours program in Computational Chemistry consists of a minimum of 42 credit hours in Chemistry, a minimum of 24 credit hours in Mathematics, and a minimum of 18 credit hours in Computer Science. An additional 6 credit hours in recommended Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science courses are also required in addition to the minimum credit hour requirements.
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Chemistry 1050 and 1051 (or 1010, 1011 and 1031) or equivalent, 2100, 2210, 2301 (or 2300), 2302, 2400, 2401, 3211, 3303, 4304, and a 3 credit hour chemistry course at the 4th year level.
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Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2320, 3202, and 3260.
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Chemistry 490A/B.
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Two of the recommended courses.
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A sufficient number of elective courses to bring the degree up to a total of 120 credit hours must also be completed.
Recommended courses: Mathematics 3161, 3240, Chemistry 3110, 3210, 3410, 3411, Computer Science 2500, 3550, 4XXX.
Recommended electives: Biochemistry 2101, Physics 3800.
Given appropriate circumstances the Honours in Computational Chemistry program can be completed in four years. While students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook for further timetabling details, to complete the program in four years generally will require that students take the following courses in their first year:
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Students who complete the Honours program will also have completed the required course for a minor in Mathematics.
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Those courses in which a grade of B or an average of 75% or higher are required, as specified in Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science, Academic Standing, are the courses beyond first year used to satisfy the required course list.
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A thesis based on a selected research topic carried out under the supervision of a member of the Department is to be submitted in the final year.
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Chemistry 490A/B will normally require the equivalent of nine hours per week for two semesters. Registration in Chemistry 490A/B is restricted to those students who have Honours standing. The Honours dissertation will be assessed by a committee comprising the supervisor and two other faculty members.
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Students completing first year requirements for any of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics via the three course options (i.e. Chemistry 1010, 1011, 1031 (or the former 1800, 1200, 1001), Mathematics 1090, 1000, 1001, Physics 1020, 1021, 1051) instead of the two course options (Chemistry 1050, 1051, Mathematics 1000, 1001, Physics 1050, 1051) will require the corresponding number of extra credits to obtain an Honours degree.
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Arrangements for subsequent years will depend on the other science subjects being studied and should be made in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.
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Certain advanced courses may only be offered in alternate years. Candidates therefore should consult the Head of the Department before registration.
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Certain of the Graduate courses may be taken in the final year of the Honours Program with the permission of the Head of the Department.
Students should be aware of a number of credit restrictions. For further information see the Chemistry course descriptions section found at the end of the Faculty of Science section under Course Descriptions, Chemistry.