2. Chemistry
CUE’s program allows students to study chemistry in greater depth. They will have the opportunity to take additional senior-level lectures, participate in advanced laboratory courses, and also experience the challenges of pursuing a scientific research project. This pathway is a great choice for those looking to gain admission into a graduate program, e.g. master’s or PhD. A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry allows graduates to explore a wide range of job opportunities.
They will be able to use their newfound research, analysis, and experimentation skills to forge their own career path. Some chemistry degree career paths include Forensic Analyst, Quality Control Analyst, R&D Scientist, Toxicologist, Laboratory Instructor, Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant, Technical Salesperson. Samples courses include Environmental Chemistry, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Quantum Chemistry, and Spectroscopic Methods.
The 4-yr. BSc in Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). The CSC accredits undergraduate chemistry programs in Canadian universities, to ensure that educational programs have the potential to prepare graduates to practice their profession in a competent scientific manner. It also helps to maintain national standards of education by providing an external audit service for programs, and by promoting the portability of the qualifications of graduates from such programs.
Please see http://www.cheminst.ca/about/about-csc/accreditation
A. General Academic Requirements
- CH 101 (Introductory University Chemistry I) and CH 102 (Introductory University Chemistry II)
- CH 261 (Basic Organic Chemistry I) and CH 263 (Basic Organic Chemistry II)
- CH 211 (Quantitative Analytical Chemistry I) and CH 213 (Quantitative Analytical Chemistry II)
- CH 271 (Chemical Thermodynamics) and CH 373 (Physical Properties and Dynamics of Chemical Systems)
- CH 331 (Introductory Inorganic Chemistry) and CH 332 (Basic Inorganic Chemistry II: Transition Metals)
- CH 325 (Professional Practice in Chemistry)
- 6 credits unspecified 400-level CH courses
- BIOCH200 (Introductory Biochemistry)
- 0–18 credits unspecified senior-level CH courses.
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- 3 credits of PHY courses.
- MAT 114 (Elementary Calculus I) and MAT 115 (Elementary Calculus II)
- BES 107 (Introduction to Cell Biology) or BES 108 (Organisms in Their Environment)
- 6 credits of courses offered by the Departments of Social Sciences or Psychology (CNST, ECO, HIS, INDG, POEC, PSCI, PSY, SOC).
- 3 credits of ENG courses.
- 3 additional credits of courses offered by the Departments of Literature and Languages, Religious Studies and Philosophy, or Fine Arts (ARAB, ARTH, CHIN, CLAS, CLIT, CREE, DRA, ENG, FR, GERM, GRK, HEBR, LAT, MUS, MUP, MUPB, MUPE, MUPH, MUPK, MUPP, MUPS, MUPV, MUPW, MUED264 (Handbells and Handchimes for Children and Youth), PHIL, POPC, REL, SPA, WRI).
In addition to the above, students must present:
Permissible minors: All minors listed in section 10.6 other than Chemistry.