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 (Honours) in Chemistry
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits):
1. 7.0 credits in CHEM 1000 [1.0], CHEM 2103, CHEM 2203, CHEM 2302, CHEM 2303, CHEM 2501, CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101, CHEM 3201, CHEM 3503, CHEM 3504, and CHEM 4908 [1.0];
2. 0.5 credit from CHEM 2204 or CHEM 2206;
3. 1.0 credit from CHEM 3106, CHEM 3107, CHEM 3205 or CHEM 3305;
4. 0.5 credit in BIOC 3101;
5. 1.0 credit at the 4000-level in CHEM, or 0.5 credit at the 4000-level in CHEM and BIOC 3102;
6. 0.5 credit at the 3000- or 4000-level in Chemistry;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.5 credits):
7. 2.0 credits in MATH 1007, MATH 1107, MATH 2007, and MATH 2008;
8. 1.0 credit in (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004), or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008);
9. 0.5 credit in Science Continuation (not CHEM);
10. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives at the 1000-level (not BIOL 1902 or BIOL 1903);
11. 2.0 credits in Science Faculty Electives or Science Continuation Courses (not BIOL 1902 or BIOL 1903);
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or an Approved Arts or Social Sciences elective;
13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences electives;
14. 1.0 credit in free elective.
Note: normally the credits in Item 11 above will be chosen either from non-compulsory Chemistry courses or other Science Continuation courses. Students who wish to broaden and strengthen a non-Science interest by substituting non-Science courses must obtain written permission from the Undergraduate Adviser prior to registration.
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