2. Chemistry
Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 3-year is designed to provide students with an excellent general education as well as a solid background in the core areas of chemistry. This pathway is a great choice for those planning to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as pharmacy or medicine, have a desire to pursue a career in education, or just to obtain a bachelor’s degree to kickstart their career.
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.
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)
- CH 271 (Chemical Thermodynamics)
- CH 331 (Introductory Inorganic Chemistry)
- One of
- CH 213 (Quantitative Analytical Chemistry II),
- CH 303 (Introductory Environmental Chemistry),
- CH 332 (Basic Inorganic Chemistry II: Transition Metals),
- CH 367 (Advanced Organic Chemistry: Synthesis and Reactions),
- CH 373 (Physical Properties and Dynamics of Chemical Systems),
- CH 465 (Physical Organic Chemistry), or
- CH 466 (Organic Chemistry and the Biosphere)
- 6–9 credits of unspecified senior-level CH courses (may include BIOCH200 (Introductory Biochemistry))
In addition to the above, students must complete:
- MAT 114 (Elementary Calculus I) and MAT 115 (Elementary Calculus II)
- 3 credits in PHY courses.
- 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.