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The Office for Science and Society is dedicated to the promotion of critical thinking and the presentation of practical scientific information to the public, educators, and students in an accurate and responsible fashion. The Office answers queries from the public as well as from the media, with a view toward establishing scientific accuracy. The Office also offers a variety of educational and interesting presentations on scientific topics and its members contribute to a number of courses under the umbrella of “The World of Chemistry.”
Director |
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Joseph A. Schwarcz; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Members |
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Ariel Fenster; L.Sc., D.E.A.(Paris), Ph.D.(McG.) |
David N. Harpp; A.B.(Middlebury), M.A.(Wesl.), Ph.D.(N. Carolina), F.C.I.C. (William C. Macdonald Professor of Chemistry) |
Chemistry is both a pure science, offering a challenging intellectual pursuit, and an applied science whose technology is of fundamental importance to the economy and society. Modern chemists seek an understanding of the structure and properties of atoms and molecules to predict and interpret the properties and transformations of matter and the energy changes that accompany those transformations. Many of the concepts of physics and mathematics are basic to chemistry, while chemistry is of fundamental importance to many other disciplines such as the biological and medical sciences, geology, metallurgy, etc.
A degree in chemistry leads to a wide variety of professional vocations. The large science-based industries (petroleum refining, plastics, pharmaceuticals, etc.) all employ chemists in research, development, and quality control. Many federal and provincial departments and agencies employ chemists in research and testing laboratories. Such positions are expected to increase with the currently growing concern for the environment and for consumer protection. A background in chemistry is also useful as a basis for advanced study in other related fields, such as medicine and the biological sciences. For a business career, a B.Sc. in Chemistry can profitably be combined with a Master's degree in Business Administration, or a study of law for work as a patent lawyer or forensic scientist.
Chemistry courses at the university level are traditionally divided into four areas of specialization: 1) organic chemistry, dealing with the compounds of carbon; 2) inorganic chemistry, concerned with the chemistry and compounds of elements other than carbon; 3) analytical chemistry, which deals with the identification of substances and the quantitative measurement of their compositions; and 4) physical chemistry, which treats the physical laws, kinetics, and energetics governing chemical reactions, behaviour of materials, and molecular structure. Naturally, there is a great deal of overlap between these different areas, and the boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred. After a general course at the introductory level, courses in organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry are offered throughout the university years. Since chemistry is an experimental science, laboratory classes accompany most undergraduate courses. In addition, courses are offered in polymer, theoretical, green, nano, and biological chemistry to upper-year undergraduates.
There are two main programs in the Department of Chemistry: Honours and Major. The Honours program is intended primarily for students wishing to pursue graduate studies in chemistry. While the Major program is somewhat less specialized, it is still recognized as sufficient training for a career in chemistry. It can also lead to graduate studies although an additional qualifying year may be necessary. There are also a number of B.Sc. Liberal and other programs available. Interested students may inquire about these at the Student Advisory Office, Room 314, Otto Mass Chemistry Building, or see .
Chair |
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R. Bruce Lennox |
Emeritus Professors |
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Tak-Hang Chan; B.Sc.(Tor.), M.A., Ph.D.(Princ.), F.C.I.C., F.R.S.C. (Tomlinson Emeritus Professor of Chemistry) |
Adi Eisenberg; B.S.(Worcester Polytech.), M.A., Ph.D.(Princ.), F.C.I.C. (Otto Maass Professor of Chemistry) |
Byung Chan Eu; B.Sc.(Seoul), Ph.D.(Brown) |
Denis F.R. Gilson; B.Sc.(Univ. Coll. Lond.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Br. Col.), F.C.I.C., F.R.S.C. (UK) |
John F. Harrod; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Birm.) (Tomlinson Emeritus Professor of Chemistry) |
Alan S. Hay; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Alta.), Ph.D.(Ill.), D.Sc.(Alta.), F.R.S., F.N.Y., Acad.Sci. (Tomlinson Emeritus Professor of Chemistry) |
Robert H. Marchessault; B.Sc.(Loyola), Ph.D.(McG.), D.Sc.(C'dia), F.R.S.C. (E.B. Eddy Professor of Industrial Chemistry) |
Mario Onyszchuk; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(W. Ont.), Ph.D.(McG.), Ph.D.(Cant.) |
Donald Patterson; M.Sc.(McG.), Doc.(St-Etienne) (Otto Maass Emeritus Professor of Chemistry) |
Arthur S. Perlin; M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), F.R.S.C. (E.B. Eddy Emeritus Professor of Industrial Chemistry) |
William C. Purdy; B.A.(Amh.), Ph.D.(MIT), F.C.I.C. (William C. Macdonald Emeritus Professor of Chemistry) |
Leon E. St-Pierre; B.Sc.(Alta.), Ph.D.(Notre Dame), F.C.I.C. |
Michael A. Whitehead; B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc.(Lond.), F.C.I.C. |
Professors |
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Bruce Arndtsen; B.A.(Car. College), Ph.D.(Stan.) (William Dawson Scholar) |
D. Scott Bohle; B.A.(Reed College), M.Phil., Ph.D.(Auck.) (CRC Tier I Chair) |
David H. Burns; B.Sc.(Puget Sound), Ph.D.(Wash.) |
Ian S. Butler; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Brist.), F.C.I.C., C.Sci., C.Chem., F.R.S.C. (UK) |
Masad J. Damha; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) (James ƻԺ Professor) |
Derek G. Gray; B.Sc.(Belf.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Manit.), F.C.I.C. (NSERC Paprican Chair) |
David N. Harpp; A.B.(Middlebury), M.A.(Wesl.), Ph.D.(N. Carolina), F.C.I.C. (William C. Macdonald Professor of Chemistry) |
R. Bruce Lennox; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) (Tomlinson Professor of Chemistry) |
C.J. Li; B.Sc.(Zhengzhou), M.Sc.(C.A.S.), Ph.D.(McG.) (CRC Tier I Chair) |
David Ronis; B.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(MIT) |
Eric D. Salin; B.Sc.(Calif.), Ph.D.(Ore. St.) |
Bryan C. Sanctuary; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Br. Col.) |
Hanadi Sleiman; B.Sc.(A.U.B.), Ph.D.(Stan.) (William Dawson Scholar) |
Theo G.M. van de Ven; Kand. Doc.(Utrecht), Ph.D.(McG.) (NSERC Paprican Chair) |
Associate Professors |
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Mark P. Andrews; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Parisa Ariya; B.Sc., Ph.D.(York) (William Dawson Scholar) (joint appt. with Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences) |
Karine Auclair; B.Sc.(UQAC), Ph.D.(Alta.) |
Christopher J. Barrett; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Qu.) |
Gonzalo Cosa; B.Sc.(Rio Cuarto), Ph.D.(Ott.) |
William C. Galley; B.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Calif.) |
James Gleason; B.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Virg.) |
Ashok K. Kakkar; B.Sc.(Punjab), M.Sc.(H.P.U.), Ph.D.(Wat.) |
Patanjali Kambhampati; B.A.(Car. Coll.), Ph.D.(Texas) |
Anthony Mittermaier; B.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Nicolas Moitessier; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Nancy) |
Dmitrii Perepichka; B.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ukraine) |
Joan F. Power; B.Sc., Ph.D.(C'dia) |
Linda Reven; B.A.(Car. Coll.), Ph.D.(Ill.) |
Youla Tsantrizos; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Paul Wiseman; B.Sc.(St. FX), Ph.D.(W. Ont.) (joint appt. with Physics) |
Assistant Professors |
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Amy S. Blum; B.S.(Princ.), M.S., Ph.D.(Wash.) |
Michel Bourqui; B.Sc.(EPF Lausanne), Ph.D.(ETH Zürich) (joint appt. with Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences) |
Tomislav Friščić; B.Sc.(Zagreb), Ph.D. (U. Iowa) |
Jean-Philip Lumb; B. A. (C'nell), Ph.D.(Calif., Berk.) |
Audrey Moores; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(École Poly., Palaiseau, Fr.) (Fac. Sci. Tier II Chair) |
Bradley Siwick; B.A.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) (joint appt. with Physics) |
Associate Members |
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James A. Finch (Mining & Metallurgical Engineering) |
P. Grütter (Physics) |
Esther Schirrmacher (Medicine) |
Ralf Schirrmacher (Medicine) |
Adjunct Professors |
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Yvan Guindon; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), F.C.I.C., F.R.S.C. |
Christian Reber; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Berne) |
Ivor Wharf; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Lond.), A.R.C.S., D.I.C. |
Robert Zamboni; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
For more information, see Minor Chemistry (18 credits).
A Chemical Engineering Minor will be of interest to Chemistry students who wish to study the problems of process engineering and its related subjects. A student completing this Minor will be able to make the important link between molecular sciences and industrial processing. This Minor will not provide Professional Engineering accreditation.
For more information, see Minor Chemical Engineering (24 credits).
For more information, see Liberal Program - Core Science Component Chemistry - Biological (47 credits).
For more information, see Liberal Program - Core Science Component Chemistry - General (49 credits).
For more information, see Liberal Program - Core Science Component Chemistry - Physical (47 credits).
For more information, see Major Chemistry (59 credits).
For more information, see Major Chemistry - Atmosphere and Environment (63 credits).
For more information, see Major Chemistry - Bio-organic (63 credits).
For more information, see Major Chemistry - Materials (62 credits).
Note: Attainment of the Honours degree requires a CGPA of at least 3.00.
For more information, see Honours Chemistry (71 credits).
Note: Attainment of the Honours degree requires a CGPA of at least 3.00.
For more information, see Honours Chemistry - Atmosphere and Environment (75 credits).
Note: Attainment of the Honours degree requires a CGPA of at least 3.00.
For more information, see Honours Chemistry - Bio-organic (75 credits).
Note: Attainment of the Honours degree requires a CGPA of at least 3.00.
For more information, see Honours Chemistry - Materials (74 credits).
For more information, see Physics (PHYS).