Program Overview
Chemistry, B.Sc. Honours
The Chemistry Honours program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in chemistry, including theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
Admission Requirements
To enter the Honours program in Chemistry, a student must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a minimum DGPA of 3.00, and also obtained a minimum grade of "B" in CHEM 1110.
Program Requirements
The Honours program in Chemistry consists of 120 credit hours, including:
- 30 credit hours of coursework in the first year, including CHEM 1100, CHEM 1110, CHEM 1120, PHYS 1020, PHYS 1030, MATH 1500, and MATH 1700
- 29 credit hours of coursework in the second year, including CHEM 2100, CHEM 2110, CHEM 2122, CHEM 2300, CHEM 2510, CHEM 2520, and CHEM 2600
- 31 credit hours of coursework in the third year, including CHEM 3100, CHEM 3120, CHEM 3300, CHEM 3320, CHEM 3500, CHEM 3520, CHEM 3600, CHEM 3620, CHEM 3820, and CHEM 3840
- 30 credit hours of coursework in the fourth year, including CHEM 4610, CHEM 4710, and 12 credit hours of Chemistry courses at the 4000 level
Co-operative Education Option
A co-operative education option is available for Honours students. Students should refer to the Co-operative Education section for further information on the Co-op programs.
Courses
The following courses are required for the Chemistry Honours program:
- 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 4680: Organometallic Chemistry
- 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
Faculty Academic Regulations
The Faculty of Science has regulations and requirements that apply to all students, including:
- Admission requirements
- Academic assessment
- Academic misconduct
- Appeals
- Attendance and withdrawal
- Deferred and supplemental examinations
- Final examinations
- Graduation and convocation
B.Sc. (General) Degree Academic Regulations
The B.Sc. (General) degree is designed to provide students with a broad education in science, including theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
B.Sc. (Major) Degree Academic Regulations
The B.Sc. (Major) degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in a specific area of science, including theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
B.Sc. and B.C.Sc. (Honours) Academic Regulations
The B.Sc. and B.C.Sc. (Honours) degrees are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in a specific area of science, including theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
Minors: Academic Regulations for Science Students
Students in the B.Sc. Major and Honours programs may declare and complete a minor from any department or interdisciplinary program at the University of Manitoba.
Dean's Honour List, Degree with Distinction, First Class Honours
The University of Manitoba recognizes academic excellence through various awards and honors, including the Dean's Honour List, Degree with Distinction, and First Class Honours.
Faculty of Science Academic Awards
The Faculty of Science offers various awards and scholarships to students, including the Dean's Honour List, Degree with Distinction, and First Class Honours.
Academic Advising
The Faculty of Science provides academic advising to students, including guidance on course selection, program requirements, and career opportunities.
Co-operative Education Option Academic Regulations
The Co-operative Education Option is available to students in the B.Sc. (Major) and B.Sc. and B.C.Sc. (Honours) programs, providing students with practical work experience in their field of study.
Introduction to Academic Regulations
The University of Manitoba has various academic regulations and requirements that apply to all students, including admission requirements, academic assessment, academic misconduct, appeals, attendance and withdrawal, deferred and supplemental examinations, final examinations, and graduation and convocation.
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
The University of Manitoba has residence and written English and mathematics requirements that apply to all students, including the requirement to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba and to complete a written English and mathematics course.
Course Identification
The University of Manitoba uses a course identification system, including course numbers, credit hours, and prerequisites.
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
The University of Manitoba uses a grading system, including letter grades and grade point averages, to evaluate student performance.
Academic Evaluation
The University of Manitoba evaluates student performance through various methods, including term work, final examinations, and supplemental examinations.
Academic Integrity
The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously, including plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct.
Appeals of Grades
Students may appeal grades, including term work and final examinations, through the University of Manitoba's appeal process.
Attendance and Withdrawal
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements regarding attendance and withdrawal, including the requirement to attend classes and the process for withdrawing from courses and programs.
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements regarding deferred and supplemental examinations, including the process for requesting and writing these examinations.
Final Examinations
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements regarding final examinations, including the schedule and process for writing these examinations.
Hold Status
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements regarding hold status, including the process for placing and removing holds on student records.
Graduation and Convocation
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements regarding graduation and convocation, including the process for applying to graduate and participating in convocation ceremonies.
Personal Information
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements regarding personal information, including the process for changing names and addresses.