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CHEMISTR
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PROGRAM
S AT UTSC
Specialist in Chemistry

Major program in Chemistry

Specialist in Medicinal & Biological Chemistry

Major program in Biochemistry

Environmental Chemistry Specialist

 Majors (Chemistry, Biochemistry)
 8.5-9 FCE

 Combine with other program(s)

MAJOR VS.  Preparation for entry into workforce,
SPECIALIST? professional schools
 “Consumers/Uses of Knowledge”
 Specialists (Chemistry, Medicinal &
Biological, Environmental)
 14-16 FCE
MAJOR VS.  Primary focus of study
SPECIALIST?  Preparation for graduate school, professional
schools, and workforce
 “Creators of Knowledge”

 Programs are accredited by the CSC

 Certificate upon graduation
ACCREDITATION

 Awarded by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)

 National, not-for-profit, professional association

 Given to programs which “meet the rigorous high standards of education and
laboratory practices expected of a chemist.”
 Communicates to employers that graduates will have “balanced and broad skill sets
in both core chemical concepts and practical laboratory skills”

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 Specialists (Chemistry, Medicinal &
Biological, Environmental)
 Pathway to several combined degree programs:
MAJOR VS.
SPECIALIST?  Master of Teaching,
 Master of Environmental Sciences,
 Master of Engineering (Enviro Chem
Specialist)
 Preferred access to specialised courses
 Research courses
 Instrumental analysis (CHMC16)
STATE-OF-THE-ART ANALYTICAL FACILITY
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST OVERVIEW

 Provides:
 In-depth knowledge (theoretical and practical) in all aspects of modern chemistry
 Opportunity to participate in research
 Accredited degree

 Best for students considering graduate studies in chemistry or a related discipline, or

who wish to work in chemistry-related industries
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST

 Year 1 (4.0 FCE)

 CHMA10 and CHMA11 Introductory Chemistry
 MATA23 Linear Algebra I
 MATA30 and MATA36 Calculus for the Physical Sciences
 PHYA10 and PHYA21 Physics for the Physical Sciences
 STAB22 Statistics I
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST

 Year 2 (4.0 FCE)

 Analytical chemistry (0.5 FCE)
 Physical chemistry (1.0 FCE)
 Inorganic chemistry (0.5 FCE)
 Organic chemistry (1.0 FCE)
 Biochemistry (0.5 FCE)
 Multivariable calculus (0.5 FCE)
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST

 Years 3 & 4 (6.0 FCE)

 Specialized courses in:
 Analytical instrumentation
 Physical chemistry
 Inorganic chemistry
 Organic chemistry
 Other C- and/or D-level CHM courses of interest
 Directed Research Project
CHEMISTR
Y
RESEARCH
AT UTSC
PROF. Next-generation materials for energy storage
VOZNYY’S Group Goals: Developing new materials for low-cost
RESEARCH and scalable energy conversion, storage, and CO2

GROUP capture.
PROF. Developing novel theoretical and computational
IZMAYLOV’ methods for studying quantum dynamics
S Applications: Quantum computing, solar energy
RESEARCH conversion, UV-light DNA damage and repair, MRI
contrast agents
GROUP
NEW: MEDICINAL & BIOLOGICAL
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST OVERVIEW

 Combines in depth knowledge of both chemistry and biology

 Explores how of chemistry interacts with and is applied to biological systems

 Includes opportunity to participate in original research

 Graduate from a CSC accredited program

 Ideal for students interested in:

 Graduate studies in biological chemistry or a related discipline
 Working in biological chemistry-related industries
 Professional schools (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry)
MEDICINAL & BIOLOGICAL
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST

 Year 1 (4.0 FCE)

 CHMA10 and CHMA11 Introductory Chemistry
 BIOA01 and BIOA02 Life on Earth
 [MATA29 or MATA30] and [MATA35 or MATA36] Calculus
 PHYA10 Physics for Physical Sciences or PHYA11 Physics for Life Sciences
MEDICINAL & BIOLOGICAL
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST

 Years 2 and 3:
 Foundational courses in:
 Biology (1.5 FCE)
 Analytical chemistry (1.0 FCE)
 Inorganic chemistry (1.5 FCE)
 Organic chemistry (1.5 FCE)
 Physical chemistry (1.0 FCE)
 Statistics (0.5 FCE)
MEDICINAL & BIOLOGICAL
CHEMISTRY SPECIALIST

 Years 3 & 4:
 Specialized courses in:
 Biochemistry (1.5 FCE)
 Bioorganic chemistry (0.5 FCE)
 Biological chemistry
 Additional D-level CHM courses of interest
 Directed Research Project
CHEMISTR
Y
RESEARCH
AT UTSC
PROF. Biosenors: small electronic devices for detecting
KERMAN’S biological binding events

RESEARCH Applications: Drug discovery for neurodegenerative

GROUP diseases, environmental monitoring

PROF. Targeted Disruption of Biofilms
SULLAN’S Projects: Nanovehicles for delivering antimicrobials
RESEARCH for biofilm disruption; Atomic force microscopy for

GROUP studying surface interactions at biofilm interface

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
SPECIALIST OVERVIEW

 In depth study of chemistry and its application to solving environmental problems

 Includes opportunity to participate in original research

 Program is CSC accredited

 Qualifies for the joint BSc/MEng, BSc/MT, and BSc/MEnvSci programs

 Ideal for students interested in:

 Graduate studies in environmental chemistry

(or a related discipline)

 Working in government or industrial sectors
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
SPECIALIST

 Year 1 (4.5 FCE)

 CHMA10 and CHMA11 Introductory Chemistry
 BIOA01 and BIOA02 Life on Earth
 EESA01 Introduction to Environmental Science
 EESA06 Introduction to Planet Earth
 [MATA29 or MATA30] and [MATA35 or MATA36] Calculus
 PHYA10 Physics for Physical Sciences or PHYA11 Physics for Life Sciences
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
SPECIALIST

 Year 2 (4.5 FCE)

 Foundational courses in Chemistry
 Foundational courses in Environmental Sciences
 Environmental Chemistry

 Years 3 & 4 (7 FCE)

 Specialized courses in chemistry, environmental science, environmental chemistry
(CHMD16)
 Directed Research Project
CHEMISTR
Y
RESEARCH
AT UTSC
PROF.
Molecular-Level Study of Environmental Processes
MYRNA
Projects: Advanced analytical methods for
SIMPSON’S monitoring ecosystem health; Effect of climate
RESEARCH change on organic matter in soil
GROUP
 Studying the fate of organic contaminants in the
PROF. environment
WANIA’S Current Projects: Developing new air-sampling
RESEARCH techniques for SVOCs; modelling the mechanistic

GROUP link between environmental emissions and

contaminant levels in humans