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CHEMISTRY
Note: See beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
CHEM
1041
General Chemistry I
3 ch (3C 1T)
Introductory course designed primarily for BSc students. Topics covered include atoms,
molecules & ions; stoichiometry; thermochemistry; atomic structure & quantum theory;
periodic trends - atomic size, ionization, electron affinity; chemical bonding - Lewis
structure, VSEPR, polarity, electronegativity, hybridization, hydrocarbons - alkanes,
alkenes, alkynes, nomenclature, isomerism, functional groups. Prerequisite: Grade 12
Chemistry or equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 1001 or MATH 1003 .
CHEM
1046
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I
2 ch (3L)
A selection of experiments to accompany CHEM 1041 . Corequisite: CHEM 1041 or
equivalent.
CHEM
1072
General Chemistry II
3 ch (3C 1T)
A continuation of CHEM 1041 . Topics covered include gas laws & kinetic theory; oxidation &
reduction - oxidation numbers, balancing redox equations; equilibria - equilibrium constant
K, Le Chatelier’s Principle, homo- and heterogeneous equilibria; acid-base equilibria - weak
acids & bases, pH, common ion effect, buffers, solubility, selective precipitation;
thermodynamics - entropy & free energy; electrochemistry - electrode potentials, galvanic &
electrolytic cells, quantitative aspects. Prerequisite: CHEM 1041 . Corequisite: MATH
1001 or MATH 1003 .
CHEM
1077
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II
2 ch (3L)
A selection of experiments to accompany CHEM 1072 . Prerequisite: CHEM 1046 or
equivalent. Corequisite: CHEM 1072 .
CHEM
1831
What On Earth Isn't Chemistry? (Cross-listed: SCI 1831)
3 ch (3C)
Intended for students (with limited chemistry background) who wish to gain a better
understanding of the chemistry in the world around them. The course will cover aspects of ;
atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, what chemical names mean, balancing
equations (and the relationships involved), acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, radiation
and organic compounds. The concepts will be examined in the context of understanding
"everyday" chemistry. This course cannot be used as a substitute for any other first level
Chemistry course.
CHEM
1842
Chemistry for Health Sciences (O)
3 ch (3C)
An introduction to organic chemistry, including classification, nomenclature, and reactivity;
biochemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; aspects of body fluids,
enzymes and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: A mark of 70% or greater in grade 12 chemistry
or CHEM 1831 .
CHEM
1872
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General Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
3 ch (3C)
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Intended primarily for Engineering students who require an introduction to physical and
inorganic chemistry. This course may cover thermochemistry, chemical bonding & molecular
structure, gases, intermolecular forces & modern materials, chemical equilibria (acid &
base, buffer & solubility), chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
and nuclear chemistry. Pre-requisite: Grade 12 Chemistry (70%), or CHEM 1041 or CHEM
1831minimum grade of B.
CHEM
1877
General Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
2 ch (3L)
Intended primarily for Engineering students who require an introduction to physical and
inorganic chemistry. Laboratory topics may include: colligative properties, recycling,
enthalpy, gas laws, WHMIS, titration, kinetics, solubility and corrosion. Pre-or Corequisite: CHEM 1872 .
CHEM
2009
Experience in Chemistry Research 1
3ch (3L) [W]
CHEM 2009 is a project based course where students conduct research under the
supervision of a chosen faculty member. Students must have declared a Science Major and
must have CGPA of 3.7 or better to enter after first year or a CGPA of 3.0 or higher to enter
after second year. Students will be provided with a list of projects and applicant's names
will be forwarded to project supervisors. Applications must be made, by May 15th, to the
Saint John Chemistry coordinator who will be in charge of project assignments. Since
enrolment may be limited, students are encouraged to plan for alternative courses in the
case that no suitable project is available. A minimum of at least 3 scheduled hours per week
is required and one seminar presentation will be required at the end of the academic term,
as well as a written report. Prerequisite: CHEM 1041 , 1046 , 1072 and 1077 .
CHEM
2065
Introductory Biochemistry (Cross-listed: BIOL 2065)
4 ch (3C
3L*) [W]
Protein structure and function, techniques for protein analysis, examples of important
proteins, mechanisms and regulations of enzymatic activity, metabolism (basic concepts
and design, followed by the study of a few pathways). Prerequisites: BIOL 1205 (or BIOL
1551 with a grade of B or higher) and BIOL 1105 and BIOL 1017 , additionally CHEM
1041 , CHEM 1046 , CHEM 1072 and CHEM 1077 .
CHEM
2111
Introductory Analytical Chemistry (O)
5 ch (3C 3L)
Theory and practice. Topics include concepts of acid-base, redox, precipitation and solvent
extraction equilibria; sample handling and preparation; calibration techniques; error
analysis and regression analysis; titrimetric and spectrophometric analysis.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1072 / 1077 .
CHEM
2201
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry I (A)
3 ch (3C)
Bonding, structures, and reactions of compounds of both main group and transition
elements. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 1041 andCHEM 1072 .
CHEM
2222
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry II (A)
3 ch (3C)
Bonding, structures, and reactions of compounds of both main group and transition
elements. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 2201 .
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Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (A)
2 ch (3L)
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Introduction to preparative techniques in inorganic chemistry. Emphasis on Main Group and
Transition Element coordination chemistry. Prerequisites:CHEM 1041 , CHEM 1046 , CHEM
1072 , CHEM 1077 , CHEM 2201 ; Co-requisite: CHEM 2222 .
CHEM
2241
Introduction to Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
3 ch (3C)
An introduction to inorganic chemistry’s role in biological processes. Topics to include are
Bio-coordination chemistry, electron transfer systems, role of metals in enzyme catalysis,
and metal containing drugs. Prerequisites: CHEM 1041 and CHEM 1072 .
CHEM
2242
Descriptive Chemistry of the Elements
3 ch (3C)
A descriptive survey of the physical and chemical properties of the elements of the Periodic
Table including the inorganic chemistry of carbon. Prerequisites: CHEM 1041 and CHEM
1072 .
CHEM
2401
Organic Chemistry for Biological Sciences
3 ch (3C)
An introductory course intended primarily for students requiring a one-term course in
organic chemistry. Topics covered include all principal functional groups including carboxylic
acids, amines and amides, as well as specialized topics such as stereochemistry,
carbohydrates and lipids. It is a survey course designed to provide a broader coverage than
in CHEM 2421 . It is not suitable as a prerequisite to CHEM 2422 . Credit will not be given
for both CHEM 2401 and CHEM 2421 . Prerequisite: CHEM 1072 .
CHEM
2406
Organic Chemistry
4 ch (3C
3*L)
A survey course intended primarily for students requiring a one-term course in organic
chemistry. Topics covered include all principal functional groups, stereochemistry, lipids,
carbohydrates and proteins. Laboratory experiments carried out on alternate weeks will
provide fundamental skills and reinforce the lecture component. This course provides a
broader coverage than CHEM 2421 and is not suitable as prerequisite for CHEM 2422 .
Credit will not be given for both CHEM 2406 and CHEM 2421 . Prerequisites: CHEM
1072 , CHEM 1077 .
CHEM
2416
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
2 ch (3L)
[W]
Introduction to experimental (organic) chemistry. Part I. Prerequisite: CHEM 1077 .
Corequisite: CHEM 2421 .
CHEM
2421
Organic Chemistry I
3 ch (3C)
An introductory course. Topics include bonding, elementary stereochemistry, optical
isomerism, functional groups, structure determination, reactions of alkenes and alkynes.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1072 .
CHEM
2422
Organic Chemistry II
3 ch (3C)
A continuation of CHEM 2421 . Topics include stereochemistry, structure determination,
alkyl halides, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions and their synthetic utility.
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Prerequisite: CHEM 2421 .
CHEM
2457
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2 ch (3L)
[W]
A laboratory course involving synthesis and purification of organic compounds,
stereochemistry, isolation and structure elucidation of natural compounds (by both
qualitative and spectroscopic methods). Prerequisite: CHEM 2416 . Corequisite CHEM
2422 .
CHEM
2601
Chemical Thermodynamics
3 ch (3C)
The three laws of thermodynamics, thermochemical calculations, chemical equilibria,
introduction to phase rule. Prerequisites: CHEM 1072 and MATH 1003 / 1013 .
Corequisite: MATH 2003 or equivalent.
CHEM
2622
Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics (O)
3 ch (3C)
Elementary electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, electrolysis, electromotive forces,
applications of EMF measurements. Reaction kinetics and mechanisms, uni-, bi-, and termolecular reactions, catalysis, enzyme catalysis, chain reactions, reaction dynamics, steric
effects and transition state theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 2601 . Corequisite: MATH
2213 , 2513 , or equivalent.
CHEM
2637
Physical Chemistry Laboratory (O)
2 ch (3L)
Introduction to experimental physical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1077 .
Corequisite: CHEM 2622 .
CHEM
2886
Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers I (O)
2 ch (3L)
Consists of experiments in conventional and instrumental analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM
1072 , CHEM 1077 .
CHEM
3201
Inorganic Chemistry I (O)
3 ch (3C)
Structure and chemistry of the elements; both main groups and transition metals and their
compounds. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 2201 and CHEM 2222 .
CHEM
3222
Inorganic Chemistry II (O)
3 ch (3C)
Structure and chemistry of the elements; both main groups and transition metals and their
compounds. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better CHEM 3201 .
CHEM
3236
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (O)
2 ch (3L)
Preparative, analytical, and instrumental techniques in Main Group and Transition Metal;
organic, organometallic and coordination chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2237 ; Corequisite: CHEM 3201 .
CHEM
3245
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Environmental Chemistry (A) (Cross Listed: BIOL 3245)
4 ch (3C 3L)
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Course will provide students with a chemical basis for understanding the natural
environment and current environmental issues. Topics will include: the composition of the
natural environment, the chemistry supporting environmental processes, and the main
reactions of natural & anthropogenic chemicals in the atmosphere, water, and
soils. Note: This course may be listed as either BIOL 3245 or CHEM 3245. Credit can not be
obtained for bothBIOL 3245 and CHEM 3245. Prerequisite: One term of organic chemistry at
the 2nd year level.
CHEM
3335
Chemical Management Practices
1 ch (3L*)
Overviews some Information systems for Hazardous materials (builds on WHMIS, introduces
TDG and GHS). Introduces aspects of chemical inventory management. Emphasis on
laboratory ethics (including environmental responsibilities, safe lab practices, reporting).
Further work on chemical handling , storage and waste management. Prerequisites: CHEM
1077 or equivalent and CHEM 2421 or equivalent. (6 x 3 hour lab sessions)
CHEM
3401
Organic Chemistry III (O)
3 ch (3C)
Spectroscopic methods in organic chemistry, background and application to structure
determination. Organic stereochemistry, symmetry elements and operations,
stereoisomerism. Principles of stereochemical methodology. Prerequisite: CHEM 2422 .
CHEM
3416
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (O)
2 ch (4L)
Application of UV, IR, and NMR spectroscopy, special synthetic methods, isolation of
naturally occurring compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 2416 . Corequisite: CHEM 3401 .
CHEM
3422
Organic Chemistry IV (O)
3 ch (3C)
Chemistry of carbonyl group, carbonion chemistry, pericyclic reactions, aromatic
substitution, organic synthesis, special topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 3401 .
CHEM
3435
Biomolecules and Primary Metabolism (Cross-listed: BIOL
3435)
3 ch (3C)
This course will examine the chemistry, function, biosynthesis and metabolism of primary
metabolites. Classes of compounds covered will include carbohydrates, fatty acids, amino
acids, peptides, proteins and nucleic acids. Note: This course maybe listed as either CHEM
3435 or BIOL 3435 . Credit can not be obtained for both CHEM 3435 or BIOL 3435 .
Prerequisites: CHEM 2422 and BIOL 2065 .
CHEM
3437
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (O)
2 ch (4L)
Resolution of enantiomers; advanced synthetic methods - Grignard, Diels-Alder, Wittig, etc.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2416 . Corequisite: CHEM 3422 .
CHEM
4435
Biologically Active Natural Products and Secondary
Metabolism (Cross-listed:BIOL 4435)
3 ch (3C)
This course will examine the biosynthesis, biological activity and ecological significance of
secondary metabolites. Topics include: the links between primary and secondary metabolic
pathways; an overview of the mechanisms, chemistry and coenzymes involved in the
biosynthesis of natural products; the acetate pathway; the Shikimate pathway; the
mevalonate and methyl erythritol phosphate pathways; the alkaloids; and chemical ecology.
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This course maybe listed as either CHEM 4435 or BIOL 4435 . Credit can not be obtained for
both CHEM 4435 or BIOL 4435 . Prerequisites: CHEM 2422 andBIOL 2065 .
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