Bachelor of Science (Combined Honours) in Chemistry and Earth Science
ObjectivesChemistry is all around us. Often called the central science, chemistry examines the processes that produce our food, clothes, medicines, and hundreds of materials we use every day. The Department of Chemistry at Carleton University combines expertise in all the main areas of chemistry, including biochemistry and environmental chemistry. If you are considering studies in Chemistry — consider Carleton.
Practical experienceAt Carleton, we believe you should gain real research experience as soon as possible. That is why, in addition to your regular course work, we provide you with a number of valuable hands-on opportunities to assist faculty members with research and teaching. Summer research scholarships are available after each undergraduate year and, faculty members regularly hire undergraduate students as summer research assistants. As a senior undergraduate student, you may also obtain a paid position as a laboratory demonstrator and marker to assist faculty, technical staff, and graduate students in the operation of first- and second-year labs.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Combined Honours) in Chemistry and Earth Science
Course descriptionChemistry and Earth Sciences
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits):
1. 4.0 credits in CHEM 1000 [1.0], CHEM 2103, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501, CHEM 3100, and CHEM 3503;
2. 1.0 credit in CHEM at the 4000-level;
3. 1.0 credit in ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1007;
4. 2.0 credits in ERTH 2101, ERTH 2102, ERTH 2406, and ERTH 2801;
5. 1.0 credit in ERTH at the 3000-level;
6. 1.0 credit in ERTH at the 4000-level;
7. 1.0 credit in CHEM or ERTH;
8. 1.0 credit from CHEM 4908 or ERTH 4908;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits):
9. 1.5 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, and MATH 2007;
10. 0.5 credit in MATH or STAT at the 2000-level;
11. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
12. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives (not CHEM or ERTH);
13. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
14. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
15. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
16. 1.0 credit in free electives; Note: to meet professional registration requirements for geoscience in Ontario, students must have at least 0.5 credit in BIOL.
CHEM 0100 - Introductory Chemistry
CHEM 1000 - General Chemistry
CHEM 1003 - The Chemistry of Food, Health and Drugs
CHEM 1007 - Chemistry of Art and Artifacts
CHEM 1101 - Chemistry for Engineering Students
CHEM 2103 - Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 2203 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2204 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2206 - Organic Chemistry IV
CHEM 2207 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2208 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2302 - Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2303 - Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2501 - Introduction to Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHEM 2800 - Foundations for Environmental Chemistry