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Chemistry Major
Students Intending to Specialize in Chemistry
The point at which a high school or regional college student enters the chemistry program is governed by the student's subject knowledge. CHEM 110 and 111 are not required for the BSc degree but are available as electives to those with no chemistry knowledge or who are starting from BC high school chemistry 11. Those with BC high school chemistry 12 (or equivalent) normally start with CHEM 121. Major and honours students must fulfil program requirements below. Whether majoring in chemistry or not, students may not enrol in any CHEM course for which a D grade was obtained in any prerequisite.
Students are encouraged to complete the Department of Physics' standard stream (PHYS 120, 121, 132, 133) or advanced stream (PHYS 125, 126, 132, 133). Students may also choose to complete the studio physics stream (PHYS 140, 141). Students who complete the life sciences stream (PHYS 101, 102, 130, with a minimum B grade), which has a BISC 100 or 101 or 102 corequisite, should have sufficient preparation for the major program.
The following statements clarify and standardize the minimum requirements that a student must fulfil to complete a chemistry course as well as those to pass a combination lecture/laboratory course.
Course Non-Completion
The following will constitute non-completion of the required material in a chemistry course.
- not writing the final examination or its equivalent
- not completing the required minimum number of experiments in a laboratory course or the laboratory component of a course
- not completing additional or alternative material specified by the instructor
The letter grade N will be awarded in these cases.
Students must pass both the lecture and laboratory components individually to obtain a passing grade in lecture/laboratory combination courses.
Continuance Requirement for Chemistry Majors
After a student has completed 20 units in Science, a Science cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.20 is required for continuance as a Chemistry Major. Students whose Science CGPA falls below 2.20, will be sent a warning letter and, if after the subsequent term of study the Science CGPA remains less than 2.20, the students shall be withdrawn from the Chemistry Major. This does not preclude re-entry to the program if the CGPA subsequently recovers. If, after completing 90 or more units, a student’s Science CGPA falls below a 2.20, but remains above 2.00, the student will be allowed to complete the Major.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Mathematics and physics courses should be completed as early as possible.
For an example of a typical program schedule, visit /chemistry/undergrad/current/forms-program-planning/course-planning.html#typical-course-sequence.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete the following courses
Builds upon the principles of chemistry through a lecture and laboratory experience to develop problem-solving skills with a focus on learning trends in the periodic table, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, the energetics of chemical reactions, and properties of gases, liquids, and solids. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of B, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 110 and 115, both with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Garry Mund |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D107 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D110 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D111 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D112 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D113 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
|
Garry Mund |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D201 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D202 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D203 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D204 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D205 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
|
Rebecca Goyan |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| D301 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
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| D302 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| D303 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| D304 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| D305 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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| D306 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
|
Rebecca Goyan |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| D601 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| LA03 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA04 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA06 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA07 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB03 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB04 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB06 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| LB07 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB13 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| LB14 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB16 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB17 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LC01 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| LC02 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| LC03 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| LC06 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| LE01 | TBD | ||
| LE02 | TBD | ||
| LE03 | TBD |
As the laboratory component of CHEM 122, this course builds experimentalists skills by creating hypotheses, establishing technical skills, analyzing data, and formulating conclusions. Students perform experiments to measure chemical reaction rates, observe chemical equilibria, study the effects of acids and bases, and analyze energy evolved from chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 180. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
John Canal |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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|
John Canal |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces core skills essential to analytical chemistry, focusing on quantitative measurement and data analysis. Students learn how to identify and quantify chemicals in solids, liquids, and gases, measure trace substances and chemical equilibria, and isolate compounds from complex mixtures using a variety of analytical approaches. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 180, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hogan Yu |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Complements CHEM 210 with an immersive laboratory experience. Students develop essential analytical skills by working with gaseous, liquid, and solid samples, performing precise measurements, analyzing and interpreting data, and drawing accurate conclusions about sample composition while solving real-world chemical problems. Prerequisite: (CHEM 122 or CHEM 180) and CHEM 126, both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 210. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dev Sharma |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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|
Dev Sharma |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Develops a foundational understanding of atomic structure, bonding, symmetry, molecular orbitals, acid-base behaviour, solid-state structures, and coordination chemistry, emphasizing periodicity, applying group theory, interpreting MO diagrams, assessing crystalline materials, and predicting structures, isomers, and bonding in coordination complexes using modern theoretical models. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 180, with a minimum grade of C-. Students who expect to take further courses in inorganic chemistry should take CHEM 230 concurrently with CHEM 236W.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Carla Pretorius |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Carla Pretorius |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A laboratory course complementing CHEM 230 with an emphasis on scientific writing, that is focused on developing fundamental inorganic chemistry laboratory skills and characterization techniques. Students prepare main-group and transition-metal compounds and analyze them using infrared and ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility, melting-point determination, and conductance measurements. Prerequisite: CHEM 126 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 230. Students with credit for CHEM 236 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D101 |
Carla Pretorius |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
| D102 |
Carla Pretorius |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Carla Pretorius |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
|
Carla Pretorius |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Develops the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and applies them to problems and concepts of significance to all branches of chemistry. Atomic structure and models of chemical bonding will be discussed. The principles of spectroscopic measurements and simplified models will be used to understand and predict molecular spectra. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 180, MATH 152, and PHYS 121, 126 or 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B), all with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 232. PHYS 285 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 260.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Samira Siahrostami |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA01 |
Samira Siahrostami |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
| LA02 |
Samira Siahrostami |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Provides practical laboratory experience in characterizing the properties of atoms and compounds in solid, liquid, and gaseous states. Measurement techniques include ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption, photoluminescence, and scanning probe microscopy. Students will interpret experimental results using theoretical models to relate observations to molecular structure and dynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 260 with a minimum grade of C-.
Equips students with an understanding of the structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of carbon-based (organic) molecules. Emphasis is placed on structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopic methods used to understand and analyze organic compounds. The laboratory component focuses on purification and analytical methods for organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 180. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
David Vocadlo |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D107 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D110 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D111 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA01 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA05 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA06 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA07 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB01 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB05 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB06 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LB07 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LE01 | TBD |
A more comprehensive treatment of Organic Chemistry II. Building on CHEM 282, the course covers advanced organic reactions, including modern catalytic and radical-based transformations, their mechanisms, and their use in the synthesis of biologically relevant target molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 282 may not take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pete Wilson |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Provides practical laboratory training to complement material covered in the Organic Chemistry II lecture course. The course emphasizes building confidence and competence in the organic chemistry laboratory through repeated practice of standard techniques, execution of diverse reaction types, and the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using classical and instrumental methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 282 or 283.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pete Wilson |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
|
Pete Wilson |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or MATH 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or MATH 157, with a minimum grade of B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or MATH 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Monagan |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| OP01 | TBD |
Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Vectors, lines, planes, cylinders, quadric surfaces. Vector functions, curves, motion in space. Differential and integral calculus of several variables. Vector fields, line integrals, fundamental theorem for line integrals, Green's theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 152 with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 158 with a grade of at least B. Also, for students in the life sciences, MATH 154 with a minimum grade of C- and MATH 155 with a minimum grade of A-. Recommended: It is recommended that MATH 240 or 232 be taken before or concurrently with MATH 251.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Peter McDonald |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
|
Justin Chan |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| OP01 | TBD | ||
| OP02 | TBD |
The structure, function and synthesis of proteins, RNA and DNA and their interrelated biological functions within the cell. An introduction to molecular biology techniques and methods of protein purification and analysis. Prerequisite: or Corequisite CHEM 281.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Edgar Young |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D107 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D110 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D111 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Builds on CHEM 121, emphasizing essential concepts including chemical reactions and equilibria, acid-base principles, reaction rates, solubility, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. Students also quantify reaction energetics and explore electrochemical processes, with a focus on oxidation-reduction reactions, thereby deepening their understanding of both theoretical and practical applications of chemistry. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Charles Walsby |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D107 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A basic introduction to chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, and equilibria as well as application of these concepts to the structure and function of biomolecules. Concepts will be illustrated using examples of biological systems. Students will be introduced to central ideas in biochemistry and molecular biology. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 122 or CHEM 124 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Caterina Ramogida |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or MATH 110 with a grade of at least A-. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sheena Miao Ying Tan |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D107 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D110 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
|
Vijay Singh |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| D401 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D402 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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| D403 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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| OP01 | TBD | ||
| OP02 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or MATH 110 with a grade of at least A. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nils Bruin |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Vijay Singh |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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| OP01 | TBD | ||
| OP02 | TBD |
and one of
Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations and bases. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. An emphasis on applications involving matrix and vector calculations. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or MACM 101, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 240 may not take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jamie Mulholland |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Tareq Uz Zaman |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| OP01 | TBD | ||
| OP02 | TBD |
Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Real and abstract vector spaces, subspaces and linear transformations; basis and change of basis. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. Applications. Subject is presented with an abstract emphasis and includes proofs of the basic theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or MACM 101, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students are advised to have taken MATH 141. Students with credit for MATH 232 cannot take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nilima Nigam |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| OP01 | TBD |
and all of
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jeff Sonier |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D106 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D107 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D108 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D110 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D111 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D112 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D113 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D114 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D115 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D116 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Steve Dodge |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit.
or all of
A course in mechanics and modern physics designed for students who want to study translational and rotational dynamics, conservation laws, and oscillations in depth and gain additional insight into foundations of special relativity and select topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Matthias Danninger |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
A course in electromagnetism designed for students who want to study electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, electromagnetic interactions in depth and gain additional insight into Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, and wave-particle duality. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 152. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Steve Dodge |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit.
or both of
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Daria Ahrensmeier |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m. Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey Surrey |
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| D101 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
| LA01 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140 or MSE 103, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Upper Division Requirement
Students complete 34 units, including all of
Offers hands-on experience with modern analytical chemistry techniques. Students learn to separate complex mixtures using gas and liquid chromatography and to identify and measure chemical species using ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, fluorescence, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, electron microscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, and Raman and infrared spectroscopies. Prerequisite: CHEM 210, 216, and 260, all with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bingyun Sun |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA01 |
Bingyun Sun |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
| LA02 |
Bingyun Sun |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Explores the synthesis and characterization of classical and organometallic complexes of transition metals, and their physical and chemical properties. Topics include coordination chemistry, electronic spectra, magnetic properties, and various reactions. It introduces organometallic chemistry and offers a comprehensive understanding of transition metal complexes. Prerequisite: CHEM 230 and 236W, both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department. Corequisite: CHEM 260.
Offers hands-on laboratory experience with transition metal complexes, including coordination and organometallic compounds. Students apply concepts of inorganic chemistry and chemical bonding by synthesizing compounds based on methods reported in the literature and characterizing them using traditional spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 236W with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 332.
Classical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with a focus on their applications to chemical systems. Concepts of energy, enthalpy, entropy, spontaneity and equilibrium are explored in addition to reaction rates, mechanisms, and molecular reaction theories. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of how thermodynamic properties govern chemical change. Prerequisite: CHEM 260 with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 251. MBB 323 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 360.
An advanced physical chemistry laboratory course in which students conduct experiments on thermodynamics, kinetics, and molecular structure. The course enhances skills in operating laboratory equipment and applying sophisticated data analysis methods. Students develop scientific writing skills through completing formal laboratory reports and engaging with relevant primary literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 266 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 360. Writing/Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Loren Kaake |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA01 |
Loren Kaake |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
| LA02 |
Loren Kaake |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Equips students with the knowledge to use infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry to determine the structures of organic molecules. The laboratory component of the course hones students’ organic laboratory skills and provides practice interpreting spectra of student produced and purified samples. Prerequisite: (CHEM 282 or 283 or 284) and CHEM 286, both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Erika Plettner Patricia Somers |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA01 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| LA02 |
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and an additional 15 units of upper division credit in CHEM, MBB or NUSC courses (maximum of three units MBB and three units NUSC), including at least six units of 400 division CHEM courses. A maximum of 5 units from the research courses CHEM 481, 483 and 484 may be used to satisfy the aforementioned 15 units of upper division credit and six units of 400 division CHEM courses.
Electives
In addition to the above, students complete 29-30 elective units, including
- courses chosen to fulfil the WQB requirements
- upper division courses chosen from any faculty to total a minimum of 44 upper division units
- electives at any division from any faculty to provide 120 units as is required for the degree.
Specialization in physical or theoretical chemistry requires more mathematics and physics courses than specified above, and a computer programming course.
University Degree Requirements
Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏ beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
| Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏ within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
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6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏ study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through 51ÉçÇøºÚÁÏ study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.