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CHEMISTRY OPTION
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
General Office: F.J. Toole Hall, Room 15
Mailing Address: Department of Chemistry,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
(506) 453-4781
Fax:
(506) 453-4981
Email:
chem@unb.ca
Website:
http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/chem/
FACULTY
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Adam, Allan G., BSc, MSc (Western), PhD (Waterloo), Prof (Cross Appt - Physics)- 1991
Balcom, Bruce, BSc (Mt.Allison), PhD (Western), Prof (Cross Appt - Physics) - 1993
Bottomley, Frank, BSc, MSc (Hull), PhD (Toronto), DSc (Hull), FCIC, Prof Emeritus - 1999
Calhoun, Larry, BSc, MSc, PhD (UNB), Sr. Research Associate - 1994
Chibante, Felipe, BSc (McGill), MA (Rice), PhD (Rice), Assoc Prof (Richard. J. Currie Chair in
Nanotechnology; Cross Appt – Chemical Eng) - 2007
Cooper, Rodney H., BMath, MMath (Waterloo), Prof (Cross Appt Computer Science)- 1975
Decken, Andreas, Dip (Duisburg), PhD (McMaster), Sr. Research Associate - 1995
Deslongchamps, Ghislain, BSc (Sherbrooke), PhD (UNB), University Teaching Prof (Cross
Appt- C.S.) – 1992
Dyker, C. Adam, BSc (UNB), PhD (Dalhousie), Assoc Prof - 2010
Eisler, Sara, BSc, PhD (Alberta), Assoc Prof - 2008
Findlay, John A., BSc, PhD (UNB), FCIC, Hon Res Prof - 1995
Grein, Friedrich, BSc, MSc (Goettingen), PhD (Frankfurt), FCIC, Prof Emeritus - 1995
Kang, Guojun, BS (Nankai), PhD (McGill), Research Assoc - 1993
Elbakali-Kassimi, Noureddin, BSc (Rabat), DEA, PhD (Paris), Sr. Teaching Associate - 2000
MaGee, David I., BSc, PhD (UNB), Prof - 1990
Mattar, Saba M., BSc (Alexandria), MSc (Amer U Of Cairo), PhD (McGill), Hon Res Prof 2013
McGrady, Sean, BA, DPhil (Oxford), Prof - 2003
Neville, John, BSc (UNB), PhD (UBC), Assoc Prof - 1999
Ni, Yonghao, BEng (Northwest Inst of Light Industry), MEng, PhD (McGill), Prof and CRC
Chair in Pulping Tech. (Joint Chemical Eng) - 1993
Passmore, Jack, BSc, Dipl Ed (Bristol), PhD (UBC), DSc (Bristol), FCIC, Prof Emeritus- 2007
Reeves, Valerie, BSc, PhD (UNB), Sr. Instructor - 2005
Tait, James, BSc, PhD (Western), Sr. Instructor - 2007
Thakkar, Ajit, BSc, PhD (Queens), FCIC, Prof - 1984
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Valenta, Zdenek, Dip. (Zurich), PhD (UNB), Prof Emeritus - 1993
Villemure, Gilles, BSc, PhD (Ottawa), Prof and chair - 1990
GENERAL INFORMATION
There are five chemistry degree programs: Major, Medicinal Chemistry Major, Honours,
Medicinal Chemistry Honours and Chemistry Co-op. All five programs have national accreditation
under the Canadian Society for Chemistry. The Honours and Chemistry Co-op programs are
recommended for students pursuing graduate studies and careers in chemistry. The Medicinal
Chemistry Honours program is recommended for students pursuing graduate studies leading to
careers in the health professions or the pharmaceutical industry. There are two options available
in the Chemistry Honours and Medicinal Chemistry Honours programs; Honours by Thesis, and
Honours by Course. A Minor program is offered for students in other departments of the Faculty
of Science and outside the Science Faculty who are interested in a coherent package of chemistry
courses.
Valid WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification is required for all
students who wish to take CHEM laboratory courses. Information regarding WHMIS training will
be provided during the first week of classes.
Minor Program
Students wishing to pursue a minor in chemistry must follow the guidelines below. The
disciplines in chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical) chosen for a
minor must be pre-approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
A) Students not requiring Chemistry courses for their majors degree:
CHEM 1001, 1006, 1012 and 1017 plus courses in three disciplines chosen by the student.
Students are required to take one lecture and one lab course in each of the chosen disciplines.
B) Students requiring Chemistry courses for their majors degree are not eligible to count 1 st year
Chemistry courses towards a Chemistry minor. Two options are:
Students wishing a broad range of topics are required to take six lecture courses in a minimum of
four of the disciplines plus one lab course in each of the chosen disciplines.
Alternatively, students wishing a specialized set of topics are required to take six lecture courses
in two of the disciplines plus four lab courses in the chosen disciplines.
First Year
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CHEM 1001 , CHEM 1006 , CHEM 1012 , CHEM 1017 , MATH 1003 or MATH 1053 , MATH 1013 or
MATH 1063, PHYS 1061 and PHYS 1062 or PHYS 1071 and PHYS 1072 , PHYS 1091 , PHYS 1092 ,
BIOL 1001 , BIOL 1012 , plus 6 ch electives.
The minimum credit hour requirements beyond first year are:
Major: 66 chemistry, 3 biology, 6 mathematics, 18 electives.
Honours by Thesis: 79 chemistry, 3 biology, 6 mathematics, 18 electives.
Honours by Course: 81 chemistry, 3 biology, 6 mathematics, 18 electives.
Chemistry Co-op: Please refer to the Science section of this calendar for detailed information.
Note: A minimum of twelve (12) ch of the twenty-four (24) ch of electives must be from the
Faculty of Arts.
Major Program
Second Year
CHEM 2002 , CHEM 2201 , CHEM 2222 , CHEM 2237 , CHEM 2421 , CHEM 2422 , CHEM 2416 ,
CHEM 2601 , MATH 2003 , MATH 2213 or equivalent (approved by the Chemistry department),
plus electives.
Third Year
CHEM 2111 , CHEM 3621 , CHEM 3637 , CHEM 3122, CHEM 3137 , CHEM 3201 , CHEM 3222 ,
CHEM 3236 , CHEM 3421 , CHEM 3422 , CHEM 3622 , plus electives.
Fourth Year
BIOL 2033 , CHEM 4416 , CHEM 4601 , CHEM 4616 , two of CHEM 4013 , CHEM 4112 , CHEM 4222
, CHEM 4422 , CHEM 4622, plus electives.
Honours Program
Entry into the Honours program is allowed after first year provided that a minimum CGPA of 3.0
has been attained for all subjects taken in the degree program. A CGPA of 3.0 must be
maintained in subsequent years. The graduating Honours student must achieve a minimum CGPA
of 3.7 for First Class Honours standing and a minimum of 3.0 for Honours standing. A student
completing all the course requirements for Honours but with a CGPA below 3.0 will be given a
Majors degree. Students must notify the Director of Undergraduate Studies of their intent to
pursue an Honours Program, for appropriate academic advising.
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Second Year
CHEM 2002 , CHEM 2201 , CHEM 2222 , CHEM 2237 , CHEM 2421 , CHEM 2422 , CHEM 2416 ,
CHEM 2601 , MATH 2003 , MATH 2213 or equivalent (approved by the Chemistry department),
plus electives.
Third Year
CHEM 2111 , CHEM 3621 , CHEM 3637 , CHEM 3122, CHEM 3137 , CHEM 3201 , CHEM 3222 ,
CHEM 3236 , CHEM 3421 , CHEM 3422 , CHEM 3622 , plus electives.
Fourth Year Option 1 (Honours by Thesis)
BIOL 2033 , CHEM 4416 , CHEM 4601 , CHEM 4616 , CHEM 4000 , four of CHEM 4013 , CHEM
4112 , CHEM 4222 , CHEM 4422 , CHEM 4622 , plus electives.
Fourth Year Option 2 (Honours by Course)
BIOL 2033 , CHEM 4416 , CHEM 4601 , CHEM 4616 , four of CHEM 4013 , CHEM 4112 , CHEM
4222 , CHEM 4422 , CHEM 4622 , a minimum of eleven credit hours from CHEM 3003 , CHEM
4513 , CHEM 4523 , CHE 5313 , CHE 2501 , CHE 5714 , CHE 5824 , plus electives.
Chemistry Co-op Program
The UNB Faculty of Science seeks to provide opportunities for students and employers to develop
relationships that enhance the learning experience for students and present employers with
skilled, motivated employees looking to make a career connection. To achieve this, the Faculty,
through the Department of Chemistry and other Science departments and programs, operates a
Co-operative education program. Co-op opportunities are available for qualified students, please
refer to the Science section of this calendar for detailed information.
Medicinal Chemistry Program
First Year
CHEM 1001 , CHEM 1006 , CHEM 1012 , CHEM 1017 , MATH 1003 or MATH 1053 , MATH 1013 or
MATH 1063 , PHYS 1061 and PHYS 1062 or PHYS 1071 and PHYS 1072, PHYS 1091 , PHYS 1092 ,
BIOL 1001 , BIOL 1012 , BIOL 1006 , BIOL 1017 .
The minimum credit hour requirements beyond first year are:
Medicinal Chemistry Major: 61 chemistry, 12 biology, 6 mathematics, 18 electives.
Medicinal Chemistry Honours by Thesis: 71 chemistry, 18 biology, 6 mathematics, 18 electives.
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Medicinal Chemistry Honours by Course: 70 chemistry, 18 biology, 6 mathematics, 18 electives.
Note: A minimum of twelve (12) ch of the eighteen (18) ch of electives must be from the Faculty
of Arts.
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR PROGRAM
Second Year
BIOL 2033 , CHEM 2002 , CHEM 2201 , CHEM 2222 , CHEM 2237, CHEM 2416, CHEM 2421 , CHEM
2422 , CHEM 2601 , MATH 2003 , MATH 2213 or equivalent (approved by the Chemistry
department), plus electives.
Third Year
BIOL 2251 , BIOL 3043 , BIOL 2053, CHEM 2111 , CHEM 3421 , CHEM 3422 , CHEM 3621, CHEM
3637, CHEM 4416, CHEM 4523 , plus electives.
Fourth Year
CHEM 3003 , CHEM 4513 , CHEM 4422 , two of CHEM 3137, CHEM 3236, 4616, two of CHEM
3122, CHEM 3201, CHEM 3222, CHEM 3622, CHEM 4601 plus electives.
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY HONOURS PROGRAM
Second Year
BIOL 2033 , CHEM 2002 , CHEM 2201 , CHEM 2222 , CHEM 2237, CHEM2416, CHEM 2421 , CHEM
2422 , CHEM 2601 , MATH 2003 , MATH 2213 or equivalent (pre-approved by the Chemistry
department), plus electives.
Third Year
BIOL 2251 , BIOL 3043 , BIOL 2053, CHEM 2111 , CHEM 3421 , CHEM 3422 , CHEM 3621, CHEM
3637, CHEM 4416, CHEM 4523 , plus electives.
Fourth Year Option 1 (Honours by Thesis)
BIOL 2753 , BIOL 2792 , CHEM 3003 , CHEM 4513 , CHEM 4000 , CHEM 4422, one of CHEM 3137,
CHEM 3236, 4616, two of CHEM 3122, CHEM 3201, CHEM 3222, CHEM 3622, CHEM 4601 plus
electives.
Fourth Year Option 2 (Honours by Course)
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BIOL 2753 , BIOL 2792 , CHEM 3003 , CHEM 4513 , CHEM 4422 , two of CHEM 3137 , CHEM 3236 ,
4616 , twelve credit hours from CHEM 3122 , 3201 , 3222 , 3622 , 4601 , 4112 , 4222 , 4622 , plus
electives.
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