Program Overview

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Chemistry - Physics Joint, B.Sc. Honours

The departments of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy offer a joint Honours program for in-depth study in both Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy.

Entrance Requirements

To enter the Joint Honours Chemistry - Physics program, a student must have a minimum grade of "B" in each of CHEM 1100, CHEM 1110, PHYS 1050 (or PHYS 1020 with a B+), PHYS 1070 (or PHYS 1030 with a B+), MATH 1500 (for equivalents see program grid) and MATH 1700 (for equivalents see program grid) and a minimum DGPA of 3.00. CHEM 1120 and MATH 1300 are not entry requirements, but it is recommended they be completed prior to entry.

Continuation Requirements

To continue in the Joint Honours Chemistry - Physics program, a student must maintain a minimum DGPA of 3.00 and complete a minimum of 9 credit hours during each Fall and Winter Term.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with the Joint Honours Chemistry - Physics degree, a student must obtain a minimum DGPA of 3.00 and present a minimum grade of "C" in each course that contributes to the degree (except for those courses outlined in the above entry requirements).

Degree Requirements

Joint Honours

The Joint Honours program in Chemistry and Physics requires the completion of 120 credit hours.

• Year 1:
  • CHEM 1100: Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics
  • CHEM 1110: Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties
  • CHEM 1120: Introduction to Chemistry Techniques
  • PHYS 1050: Physics 1: Mechanics
  • PHYS 1070: Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics
  • MATH 1300: Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
  • MATH 1500: Introduction to Calculus
  • MATH 1700: Calculus 2
  • 6 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts
• Year 2:
  • CHEM 2100: Organic Chemistry 1: Foundations of Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 2122: Experimental Organic Chemistry
  • CHEM 2300: Inorganic Chemistry 1: Structure and Applications
  • CHEM 2510: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
  • CHEM 2520: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Techniques
  • MATH 2720: Multivariable Calculus
  • PHYS 2386: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity
  • PHYS 2496: Mathematical Physics 1
  • PHYS 2650: Classical Mechanics 1
  • 3 credit hours of electives
• Year 3:
  • CHEM 2110: Organic Chemistry 2: Foundations of Organic Synthesis
  • CHEM 2600: Physical Chemistry 1
  • CHEM 3300: Inorganic Chemistry 2: Reactivity and Properties
  • CHEM 3500: Instrumental Analysis
  • PHYS 2260: Optics
  • PHYS 2600: Electromagnetic Field Theory
  • PHYS 3386: Quantum Mechanics 2
  • PHYS 3630: Electro - and Magnetostatic Theory
  • PHYS 3670: Classical Thermodynamics
  • PHYS 3496: Mathematical Physics 2
• Year 4:
  • CHEM 3320: Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM 3520: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHEM 4610: Advanced Chemical Techniques
  • One of the following:
    • CHEM 4710: Research Project in Chemistry or Biochemistry
    • PHYS 4676 & PHYS 4678: Honours Thesis - Proposal and Preparation and Honours Thesis - Dissertation
  • PHYS 4386: Quantum Mechanics 3
  • PHYS 4680: Statistical Mechanics
  • 3 credit hours of 3000/4000 level Physics courses
  • 6 credit hours of electives

Courses

Chemistry

• CHEM 1018: Chemistry - The Central Science
• CHEM 1100: Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics
• CHEM 1110: Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties
• CHEM 1120: Introduction to Chemistry Techniques
• CHEM 1122: Introduction to Chemistry Techniques for Engineering 1
• CHEM 1126: Introduction to Chemistry Techniques for Engineering 2
• CHEM 1130: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 2100: Organic Chemistry 1: Foundations of Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 2110: Organic Chemistry 2: Foundations of Organic Synthesis
• CHEM 2122: Experimental Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 2240: Applied Chemistry for Engineers
• CHEM 2300: Inorganic Chemistry 1: Structure and Applications
• CHEM 2510: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 2520: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Techniques
• CHEM 2560: Water Quality Analysis for Engineers
• CHEM 2600: Physical Chemistry 1
• CHEM 2700: Biochemistry 1: Biomolecules and an Introduction to Metabolic Energy
• CHEM 2710: Biochemistry 2: Catabolism, Synthesis, and Information Pathways
• CHEM 2720: Principles and Practices of the Modern Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 2730: Elements of Biochemistry 1
• CHEM 2740: Introduction to the Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 2750: Elements of Biochemistry 2
• CHEM 3100: Organic Chemistry 3: Advanced Organic Synthesis
• CHEM 3120: Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Techniques
• CHEM 3300: Inorganic Chemistry 2: Reactivity and Properties
• CHEM 3320: Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 3500: Instrumental Analysis
• CHEM 3520: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
• CHEM 3600: Physical Chemistry 2
• CHEM 3620: Physical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 3700: Biophysical Chemistry
• CHEM 3760: Advanced Methods for the Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 3820: Integrated Chemistry Laboratory 1
• CHEM 3840: Integrated Chemistry Laboratory 2
• CHEM 3980: Work Term 1
• CHEM 3990: Work Term 2
• CHEM 4100: Materials Chemistry
• CHEM 4110: Introduction to Computational Chemistry
• CHEM 4126: Natural Products Chemistry and Biosynthesis
• CHEM 4130: Elementary Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Bonding
• CHEM 4150: Symmetry, Spectroscopy, and Structure
• CHEM 4170: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
• CHEM 4360: Signalling and Regulation of Gene Expression
• CHEM 4370: Glycobiology and Protein Activation
• CHEM 4570: Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 4580: Topics in Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 4590: Bioanalytical Methods
• CHEM 4610: Advanced Chemical Techniques
• CHEM 4620: Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
• CHEM 4630: Biochemistry of Proteins
• CHEM 4670: Drug Design and Drug Discovery
• CHEM 4710: Research Project in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• CHEM 4800: Topics in Physical/Theoretical Chemistry
• CHEM 4802: Topics in Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 4804: Topics in Biochemistry
• CHEM 4980: Work Term 3
• CHEM 4990: Work Term 4

Physics

• PHYS 1018: The Mechanics of Nature
• PHYS 1020: General Physics 1
• PHYS 1030: General Physics 2
• PHYS 1050: Physics 1: Mechanics
• PHYS 1070: Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics
• PHYS 2010: Computational Modeling of Natural and Human-Created Systems
• PHYS 2152: Modern Physics for Engineers
• PHYS 2210: Understanding Electricity and Magnetism
• PHYS 2260: Optics
• PHYS 2270: Introductory Physics for Life Sciences: Fundamentals and Applications
• PHYS 2272: Physics for Medicine & Biology
• PHYS 2350: Energy Sources: Physical Aspects
• PHYS 2386: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity
• PHYS 2390: Theoretical Physics 1
• PHYS 2490: Theoretical Physics 2
• PHYS 2496: Mathematical Physics 1
• PHYS 2600: Electromagnetic Field Theory
• PHYS 2610: Circuit Theory and Introductory Electronics
• PHYS 2650: Classical Mechanics 1
• PHYS 3220: Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement
• PHYS 3300: Special Topics in Third-Year Physics
• PHYS 3386: Quantum Mechanics 2
• PHYS 3430: Honours Physics Laboratory
• PHYS 3496: Mathematical Physics 2
• PHYS 3500: Design, Prototyping and Fabrication for the 21st Century Scientist
• PHYS 3570: Physics of Materials 1
• PHYS 3630: Electro - and Magnetostatic Theory
• PHYS 3650: Classical Mechanics 2
• PHYS 3670: Classical Thermodynamics
• PHYS 4010: General Relativity and Gravitation
• PHYS 4250: Computational Physics
• PHYS 4300: Topics in Physics
• PHYS 4350: The Physics of Fluids
• PHYS 4360: Medical Radiation Physics
• PHYS 4386: Quantum Mechanics 3
• PHYS 4400: Linear Systems for Imaging
• PHYS 4516: Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
• PHYS 4520: Introduction to Solid State Physics
• PHYS 4590: Advanced Optics
• PHYS 4600: Lasers and Applications
• PHYS 4620: Advanced Classical Mechanics
• PHYS 4630: Physics of Materials 2
• PHYS 4646: Electro - and Magnetodynamics and Special Relativity
• PHYS 4676: Honours Thesis - Proposal and Preparation
• PHYS 4678: Honours Thesis - Dissertation
• PHYS 4680: Statistical Mechanics

Admission to the Faculty of Science

To enter the Faculty of Science directly from high school, a student must have:

• Manitoba high school graduation with five full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U.
• A minimum 80% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
  • English 40S
  • Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S (recommended) or Applied Mathematics 40S
  • One of Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Computer Science 40S, or Physics 40S
  • One additional (academic) 40S course

Academic Regulations

The provisions of the "General Academic Regulations" and "University Policies and Procedures" apply to all students. In addition, the Faculty of Science has regulations and requirements published below that apply specifically to its students.

Repeating a Course

Permission to repeat a course or a direct equivalent is not required. To take a course that is listed as "mutually exclusive" (see course descriptions) with a previously completed course requires a registration override.

Voluntary Withdrawals

The responsibility for initiating withdrawals rests solely with the student. When eligible to do so, Voluntary Withdrawals must be done through Aurora Student.

Limited Access

Limited Access is a registration rule that allows students who have never before completed, or voluntarily withdrawn, from a course (or its equivalent) the opportunity to register for the course before students who are repeating or have previously withdrawn from the course.

Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct is intentional cheating, fabrication, impersonation, or plagiarism. It is also knowingly or inadvertently helping or attempting to help others to be dishonest.

Academic Assessment

Each student in the Faculty of Science who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours will have their academic performance assessed at the end of each term in which they receive a final grade in a minimum of 1 credit hour.

Graduation

A student who has satisfied degree requirements for their program of study and is eligible for graduation will be allowed to graduate, regardless of the status of their end-of-term assessment of academic standing.

B.Sc. (General) Degree Academic Regulations

The three-year General program is intended to provide diversified training in Science. The program provides students with broad exposure to the major areas of Science at the introductory level with a requirement for more advanced studies in one or more areas of Science.

B.Sc. General Degree Minimum Performance Requirements

Students in the B.Sc. General Degree program are subject to academic assessment regulations as specified in the Regulations Applicable to all Programs section of the Faculty of Science general Calendar.

B.Sc. General Degree Residence Requirements

There are two ways in which students may fulfill the minimum requirement of credit hours that must be taken at the University of Manitoba: by taking at least 48 credit hours at the University of Manitoba; or by taking at least the final 30 credit hours at the University of Manitoba.

B.Sc. (Major) Degree Academic Regulations

The four-year Major programs provide in-depth study in a specific discipline and enable graduates to function competently in a career in their chosen subject area.

B.Sc. (Major) Entrance Requirements

To enter a specific four-year Major program, a student must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours, and must normally have achieved a minimum grade of "C+" in at least one introductory course designated by the department(s).

B.Sc. (Major) Continuation Requirements

To continue in the program, a student must maintain a Degree Grade Point Average of 2.00 (2.50 for Computer Science) at each point of assessment.

B.Sc. (Major) Residence Requirement

To satisfy the Faculty of Science residency requirements, a student must successfully complete at least 60 credit hours at the University of Manitoba.

B.Sc. and B.C.Sc. (Honours) Academic Regulations

The Honours programs in the Faculty of Science are study in specific disciplines and the most heavily concentrated programs offered in the faculty.

Honours Entrance Requirements

To enter an Honours degree program, a student must have completed at least 24 credit hours, have a minimum DGPA of 3.00 (3.75 for entry to Psychology), and a grade of "B" or better in at least one course designated by the department(s).

Honours Continuation Requirements

To continue in an Honours degree a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 3.00 (a minimum 3.75 is required for Psychology) is required at each point of assessment.

Honours Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the degrees, Bachelor of Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) a student must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours or more with a minimum grade of C on all courses contributing to the credit hours that satisfy the program requirements.

Honours Residence Requirement

A student must successfully complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at the University of Manitoba.

Minors: Academic Regulations for Science Students

Students in B.Sc. Major and Honours programs may, if they wish, declare and complete a Minor from any department or interdisciplinary program at the University of Manitoba which offers a listed Minor.

Dean's Honour List, Degree with Distinction, First Class Honours

Dean's Honour List (All Programs)

Students who complete 12 credit hours or more, who achieve a Term Grade Point Average of 3.75 or higher will be placed on the Dean's Honour List.

Degree with Distinction (4-Year Major Degree and 3-Year General Degree)

To obtain a Degree with Distinction a student must achieve a final minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 3.80.

First Class Honours (Honours Degree Only)

To graduate with First Class Honours the student must achieve a final minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 3.80.

Faculty of Science Academic Awards

Refer to the University's Award Database for information on awards available to Faculty of Science Students.

Academic Advising

Student Responsibility

Students must ensure that they are selecting the correct courses that will enable them to satisfy their degree requirements.

General Degree Program

Students in the B.Sc. General program are not required to contact a Science Academic Advisor before registration; however, they are strongly advised to do so.

Honours, Major, and Co-operative Options

Honours students are required to register in a minimum of 9 credit hours during each Fall and Winter Term in which they are registered.

Course Selection

The courses required to complete the specific Honours, Major, General and Minor programs in Science are listed in the program grids found within each department or program entry.

Requirements for Dual Credit High School Students

Students admitted as dual credit high school students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in a course by challenging the university final exam.