Bachelor of Science (Combined Honours) in Chemistry and Physics
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 experienceChemistry 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.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Combined Honours) in Chemistry and Physics
Course descriptionChemistry and Physics
B.Sc. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (13.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit from (PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002) (recommended), or (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an average grade of B- or higher);
2. 4.0 credits in PHYS 2202, PHYS 2604, PHYS 3007, PHYS 3308, PHYS 3606, PHYS 3701, PHYS 3807 and PHYS 4707;
3. 1.0 credit in PHYS at the 4000-level;
4. 4.5 credits in CHEM 1000 [1.0], CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2501, CHEM 3100, CHEM 3102, CHEM 3503, and CHEM 4102;
5. 0.5 credit from CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206;
6. 0.5 credit from CHEM 3106 or CHEM 3107;
7. 0.5 credit in CHEM at the 4000-level;
8. 1.0 credit in one of:
1. CHEM 4908 [1.0];
2. PHYS 4909 [1.0];
3. PHYS 4907 plus 0.5 credit in PHYS at the 4000-level;
4. PHYS 4908 plus 0.5 credit in PHYS at the 4000-level;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits):
9. 3.0 credits in MATH 1004, MATH 1005, MATH 1104, MATH 2004, STAT 3502, and MATH 3705;
10. 0.5 credit from COMP 1005, COMP 1007, or ECOR 1606;
11. 0.5 credit from MATH 3800 or ECOR 2606;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Social Sciences elective;
13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences electives;
14. 1.0 credit in free electives.
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