BIOCHEM 1430 - Biochemistry for Nurses.
An introduction to the chemistry and structure-function relationships of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Basic metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, with emphasis on the biochemical fluctuations that occur in human health and disease. A brief introduction to molecular genetics. This course may not be used for credit to fulfil the requirements for a major in the Department of Biochemistry. Entry into this course is restricted to students in the BN (Collaborative) Program. Prospective fast-track program students should consult with the School of Nursing concerning admission to this course.- Prerequisite: Level 3 Chemistry or Chemistry 1010 or Chemistry 1810 or equivalent
- Note: Four hours of lectures per week. Credit may be obtained for only one of Biochemistry 1430 and the former 2430
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CHEM 1001 - General Chemistry II.
Rates of reaction, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, and introduction to organic chemistry.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1200 or equivalent
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four lectures per week including tutorials
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CHEM 1050 - General Chemistry I.
This course has topics similar to CHEM 1200, but will be treated in greater depth with an emphasis on problem solving. Students should note that the lab component for this course differs significantly from that of CHEM 1200 and also CHEM 1050 on the St. John's campus.
- Prerequisite: Mathematics 1000 (may be taken concurrently with CHEM 1050)
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four hours per week. For entry to CHEM 1050 students must have achieved at least 75% in high school CHEM 3202 and
successfully completed high school Advanced Mathematics 3205.
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CHEM 1200 - General Chemistry I.
Atomic structure and bonding, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, gases, energetics of chemical reactions, the periodic table, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, intermolecular forces. This introductory course is intended for students who have a knowledge of high school chemistry.- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four lecture hours per week. This course is offered at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College only. Credit may be obtained for only one of the following pairs of courses: Chemistry 1000 and 1001; Chemistry 1200 and 1001)
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CHEM 1810 - Elements of Chemistry.
Matter, scientific measurement, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical compounds and elementary bonding theory, the mole, chemical reactions, the chemistry of selected elements, gases, solutions, stoichiometry. This course is specifically intended for those who have no background in chemistry.- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four lectures per week. This course is offered at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College only. This course may not be used as one of the Chemistry courses required for a B.Sc. Degree with a Major in Environmental Science at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, nor for a Major or Honours in Chemistry, nor towards fulfilment of the 78 credit hours in science courses required for the B.Sc. degree on the St. John’s campus. Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 1810 or Chemistry 1800
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CHEM 1900 - Chemistry in Everyday Life.
A course that shows the relevance of chemistry in our daily lives. Following an introduction to atomic structure and chemical bonding, the course will focus on some of the following topics: organic chemistry and fuels; redox processes and batteries; acids, bases, and household cleaners; phases and detergents; the chemical components of foods; polymers and plastics; toiletries, and pharmaceuticals.- Note: Chemistry 1900 may not be used as one of the required courses towards a Minor, Major, or Honours in any science degree program
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CHEM 2210 - Introductory Inorganic Chemistry.
Structural chemistry of the solid state. Introduction to molecular orbital and crystal field theories. Chemistry of the s, p, and d block elements.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1001 (or 1031 or 1051), Mathematics 1000
- Lab: Three hours per week
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CHEM 2300 - Introductory Physical Chemistry.
Introductory chemical thermodynamics and equilibria. Complementary laboratory work with an emphasis on quantitative analysis.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1001 (or 1031 or 1051), Mathematics 1001, Physics 1051 (or 1021)
- Lab: Three hours per week
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CHEM 2400 - Introductory Organic Chemistry I.
Bonding involving carbon; conformations and sterochemistry; introduction to functional groups and nomenclature; properties, syntheses and re-actions of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1051 or 1031; or Chemistry 1010 and 1011 with a grade of at least 80% in each; or Chemistry 1011 with a grade of at least 85%; or Chemistry 1001 with a grade of at least 65%
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Credit will not be given for more than one of Chemistry 2400, 2420, 2440 and 240A/B
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CHEM 2401 - Introductory Organic Chemistry II.
An introduction to the interpretation of infrared, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy; properties, syntheses and reactions of ethers, simple aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives; aldol and related reactions.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2400
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Credit will not be given for more than one of Chemistry 2401, 2420, 2440, and 240A/B
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CHEM 2440 - Organic Chemistry for Biologists.
An introduction to the principles of organic chemistry with an emphasis on material relevant to biological molecules. The laboratory will introduce techniques and illustrate concepts covered in the course.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1011 (or 1001 or 1051)
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: This course is designed primarily for Biology Majors. It may not be used for credit by Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors and may not serve as a prerequisite for any other Chemistry course. Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 2400, 2420, 2440, 240A/B
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ENVS 2261 - Survey of Environmental Chemistry.
Introduction to envi-ronmental problems, underlying chemistry and approaches to pollution prevention. Stratospheric chemistry and the ozone layer. Ground level air pollution. Global warming and the Greenhouse Effect. Toxic organic chemicals (TOCs), including herbicides, pesticides. Toxicology of PCBs, dioxins and furans. Chemistry of natural waters. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals. Energy production and its impact on the environment, including nuclear energy, fossil fuels, hydrogen.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1001 or 1031 or 1051 or 2440 or the permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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ENVS 3210 - Environmental Analytical Chemistry I.
Treatment of data, error analysis, wet methods of analysis of laboratory and field samples. Volumetric methods for acidity, alkalinity and hardness; chemical and biological oxygen demand (COD and BOD). Gravimetric methods for sulphate and phosphates. Theory and application of specific ion electrodes analysis of metal ions, dissolved gases and halide ions. Turbidimetric and nephelometric measures of water quality. Spectrophotometric analysis of trace metal ions.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2300
- Note: Lectures and Laboratory: Not more than seven hours per week
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ENVS 3211 - Environmental Analytical Chemistry II.
Theory and applica-tion of spectroscopic methods of analysis (including error analysis) of environmentally important compounds. Spectrophotometric, FTIR, light scattering, chromatographic (GC, GC/MS, HPLC), fluorescence, phosphorescence, atomic absorption and electroanalytical methods will be studied. Synthetic laboratory samples and field samples will be examined by these techniques.- Prerequisite: Environmental Science 3210 (or equivalent)
- Note: Lectures and Laboratory: Not more than seven hours per week
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ENVS 3260 - Industrial Chemistry.
Chemical principles used in the manu-facture of inorganic and organic chemical products; electrochemical, petrochemical, polymer, pulp and paper, agricultural, cement, cosmetics, detergent and paint industries. Processes, specific pollutants of current interest: inorganic (e.g. mercury, NOX and SOX gases, lead etc.) and organic (e.g. PCBs, chlorinated hydrocarbons, freons, pesticides/herbicides). Industrial sources and analytical methods of detection will be studied.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2210, 2401, and Environmental Science 2261 or permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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ENVS 3261 - Atmospheric Chemistry.
Electronic, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy. Rates and mechanisms of gas phase reactions (particularly photochemical). Thermodynamics of the atmosphere. Formation, evolution and structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Chemical and physical properties of the atmospheric gases. Global element cycles. The stratosphere and ozone variability. The iono-sphere. Atmospheric pollutants. Problems of the "greenhouse" gases. Aerosol chemistry. Wet and dry deposition.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2300, 2210 or the permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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ENVS 4230 - Aquatic Chemistry I.
Thermodynamics and kinetics of model systems. Acids and bases (including buffer intensity and neutralizing capacity), dissolved gases, precipitation and dissolution. Metal ions in aqueous solution. Redox control in natural waters. Pourbaix diagrams. Regulation of chemical composition of natural waters, pollution and water quality.- Prerequisite: Environmental Science 3211 or permission of the instructor and Program Chair
- Note: Lectures and Laboratory: Not more than seven hours per week
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ENVS 4239 - Aquatic Chemistry II.
Heterogeneous aspects of aquatic chemistry. Surface chemistry of oxides, hydroxides and oxide minerals. Aggregation of colloids and the role of coagulation in natural waters. The oil-water interface. Inorganic and organic complexes in natural waters and problems of specificity.- Prerequisite: Environmental Science 4230
- Note: Lectures and Laboratory: Not more than six hours per week
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ENVS 4240 - Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules.
Structure and prop-erties of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, steroids, DNA and RNA. The chemistry of the cell in relation to its toxicology; effects of bioactive agents on cells, organelles, tissues and whole organisms. Natural products including those from the rain forest and marine environments. The role of metal ions in biomolecules. Examples of biosynthesis. Chemistry and mechanisms of mutagenesis and carcinogenesis.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2401 or 2440 or permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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ENVS 4249 - Environmental Organic Chemistry.
Focus on anthropogenic sources of organic chemicals and pollutants in the environment. Concepts of organic chemistry (synthesis, structure, physical properties, chirality, industrial organic processes), biological chemistry (enzymes, oxidative pathways) and physical chemistry (equilibria, partitioning) extended and applied to mass transport through soil, water and air. Kinetics and mechanisms of chemical, photochemical and biological degradation and conversion of organics. Structure-reactivity relationships for organic chemicals and degradation intermediates in the environment.- Prerequisite: Environmental Science 4240, 3261, 4230 or the permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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WSTD 2001 - Women and Science.
An investigation of: historical and contemporary contributions of women scientists, especially Canadians; different sciences and how they study women; and feminist and other perspectives on gender and science. |
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