Chemistry Subject POSt Information

Planning Your Degree and Beyond …

What do I want from my degree?

Career Goals?• Private sector

• Public Sector

• Government, University, Education, Hospitals …

• Graduate School (M.Sc. / Ph.D.)

• Professional Programs (Medicine, Law, Business, Pharmacy, etc.)

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Planning Your Degree and Beyond …

What do you need/want to develop?

• How to think / philosophy

• Knowledge

• Experience

• Skills – scientific, technical, laboratory, communication (oral/written), problem-solving, “soft” (people), leadership / teamwork

• Networking

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Planning Your Degree and Beyond …

How does this impact your degree?

Subject POSt (Program of Study) & Course Choices

How hard do I need/want to work?

What GPA do I need?

Scholarships and entrance requirements?

Recommendation letters?

Lab experience?

Research experience?

Job experience?

Travel?

Extracurricular?4

B.Sc. in Chemistry leads to numerous career paths

Career Opportunities

Chemistry Subject POSt OptionsChemistry specialist programs

(14 credits out of 20)… mainly Type 1 (i.e., no requirements other than 4 FCE’s)

Biological Chemistry

Materials Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Chemical Physics

Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry

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Chemistry

Major differences in specialist programs begin at the 300-level

Most open-ended is Chemistry Specialist (flexible to focus on organic, inorganic, analytical courses, etc). Must take four 300-level courses with a laboratory component

Biological, Environmental, Chemical Physics, Materials, Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry have mandatory core 300- and 400-level courses

Differences In Specialist Programs

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What is the most popular specialist program?

About 45% of CHM specialist students take this program

Biological chemists study individual biomolecules so that they can understand the chemical reactions

and interactions that go on in biological systems

Biological Chemistry

Chemistry Specialist Programs

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Biological Chemistry Specialist

The study of the chemistry of biological systems. Nature at the atomic and molecular level.

For example:Biological catalysis, biosynthesis, protein switching, receptors, carbohydrate chemistry, genetic regulation, bioinorganic chemistry, chemical genetics, signaling, transport

CO2 + H20 <===> HCO3- + H+

Biochemistry Biological Chemistry

Cell Pathway Biomolecule Atoms

• Graduate school – chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacy

• Professional schools – medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, business

• Biotech Industry• Pharmaceutical Industry• Academics – Universities, primary and secondary

education• Government labs, public policy• Science journalism• Consulting

Biological Chemistry Specialist

Career Opportunities

Chemistry Specialist

Broad coverage in core areas of chemistryplus introductory courses in mathematics and physics.

Flexible requirements in 3rd and 4th Year course requirements allows students to tailor their course choices.

Suitable for professional work in any area of chemistry and for entry into graduate school.

Covers research areas not covered by other specialty programs:

• Organic and Inorganic Synthesis

• Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis

• Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Molecular Devices

Chemistry Specialist

Chemical Physics SpecialistChemical Physics can be characterized as the quest to lay bare the underlying basic explanations of the structure and dynamics of molecular and bulk-matter systems, in terms of the interactions of atoms and molecules. The subject matter covers vast territory, including:

• Explaining the behavior of polymers, fluids and solids, self-assembly of complex systems.

• Dynamics of simple and complex systems.• Study of biophysical systems: enzyme catalysis, protein structure and

dynamics, molecular motors, energy transduction, packing of DNA.• Properties of nanoscale systems.• Molecular collisions and scattering theory, coherent quantum

processes, non-linear chemical dynamics, chemical processes at surfaces.

• The quantum structure of molecules, photochemistry, heterogeneous kinetics and reaction dynamics.

• Interactions of light and matter, control of chemical processes, new laser technologies

Why study chemical physics? Because it is fun!

Example:

Building new laser systems.

Chemical Physics Specialist

1. Academia.2. Government research labs.3. Industrial research labs.

• Photonics & laser industry• Pure research • Drug design in pharmaceutical industry

4. Scientific software developer.

Possible career options:

Materials science is the study of the structure, properties, and applications of all types of materials including metals, ceramics, glasses and polymers.

A Collaborative Program between the Faculty of Arts & Science and the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Materials Science Specialist

• amorphous metals• liquid crystals• semiconductors• nanostructured materials• photonic crystals • high critical temperature

superconductors

• biomaterials• high strength polymers• composite materials• polymers for tissue

engineering• materials for drug delivery

Examples of materials with advanced properties:

Materials science is an interdisciplinary program drawing on the basic sciences of chemistry, physics, polymers, metallurgy and ceramics.

The tools of investigation of material structure include • electron microscopy• x-ray diffraction• Auger emission spectroscopy• x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy• FT-IR spectroscopy• Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy• Confocal Fluorescent Microscopy

Materials Science Specialist

Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry Specialist

Broad coverage in core areas of chemistry in 1st and 2nd Years plus introductory courses in mathematics, physics and biochemistry.

3rd and 4th Year course requirements focussed on the areas of synthesis and catalysis in organic and inorganic chemistry.

Suitable for professional work in chemistry and for entry into graduate school.

• Catalysis is revolutionizing the science, technology and art of chemical synthesis.

• Modern synthetic methods allow for the formation of many classes of molecules, in a manner that quite simply would not have been possible twenty, or even ten, years ago. For example, newly approved pharmaceuticals are not only being increasingly synthesized in bulk using catalytic reactions, but their discovery is often facilitated using catalysis at the earliest stages of the research and development programs.

• These advances represent a mere fraction of the possibilities for innovation and discovery in this field that will surely emerge in the future.

Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry Specialist

This program is quite distinct from the other Chemistry Specialist programs. The required courses provide students with a laboratory intensive learning experience, and include a requirement for upper level independent research.

Such synthetically trained students are in high demand in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, crop protection, materials and related discovery intensive sectors.

For example, the training obtained in the area of synthesis and catalysis is considered to be the ideal preparation for entry into medicinal and process chemistry departments in pharma/biotech companies.

Career opportunities

Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry Specialist

What is it? Study of chemical changes in the environment arising from humankind’s activities

Environmental Chemistry Specialist

Issues? Air pollution, climate change, organic pollutants, soil contamination, water quality

How? Analysis of contaminant levels (analytical)Kinetics and mechanism studies (physical, organic)

With whom? Toxicologists, atmospheric scientists, oceanographers, geologists, ecologists, statisticians, epidemiologists, …

Environmental Chemistry Specialist

Where? In the labEverywhere else – e.g. the Arctic, Lake Ontario, Environment Canada field stations, …

Afterwards? Academics, government labs, environmental consulting, emerging technologies for energy, public advocacy, public policy, education

Eight full courses - MAT 1**Y + seven CHM

At least two core 200-level courses

At least two 300-level courses with a laboratory component

CHM 249H strongly recommended!

Chemistry Major

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Four full CHM courses

At least one core 200-level course (use CHM210H towards environmental minor)

At least one 300-level course with a laboratory component

CHM 249H strongly recommended!

Chemistry Minor and Environmental Chemistry Minor

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Nanoscience Minor

This physical science-based minor program represents a unique opportunity to study chemistry and physics in a different cultural environment. Students take core subjects at the first-year level in Toronto and spend the spring semester of their second or third year at the National University of Singapore, where they are enrolled in lecture courses and undertake a faculty-supervised research project.

An International Exchange Program between the University of Toronto and National University of Singapore

200-Level Chemistry CoursesCHM 210H – Chemistry of Environmental Change

CHM 217H – Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

CHM 225Y – Introduction to Physical ChemistryCHM 220H – Physical Chemistry for Life SciencesCHM 221H – Physical Chemistry: The Molecular Viewpoint

CHM 238Y – Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry

CHM 247H – Introductory Organic ChemistryCHM 249H – Organic Chemistry

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The second-year courses introduce the students to their chosen field of studies in biological, physical, organic, inorganic materials and analytical chemistry.

The 2nd year courses are in the 4 areas of studies, namely, Analytical, Physical, Organic and Inorganic, as the table in the next slide shows. So depending on which program you signed up on, the table guides you which 2nd year chemistry to take.

In reality, it is only in the areas of Physical chemistry and Organic chemistry, where you may have a choice, although we strongly recommend the more appropriate course.

CHM225Y (recommended), or CHM220H (min of B) + CHM221H CHM249H (strongly recommended) or CHM247H

How you do in your 2nd year courses determine how strongly prepared you will be in your 3rd year courses, especially when most of the courses require minimum mark of 63%.

Selecting 2nd Year Chemistry Courses

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Second Year Chemistry Course Requirements

Analytical Physical (note 2) Organic Inorganic

Chemistry Programs (subject POSTs)

CHM 217H CHM 225YCHM220H + CHM221H

CHM 249H CHM247H CHM 238Y

Chemistry specialist required required required required

Biological Chemistry specialist

required required either required either (CHM 249H

strongly recommended) required

Chemical Physics specialist

req/option requiredrequired either (CHM 249H

strongly recommended) req/option

Environmental Chemistry specialist

required required eitherrequired either (CHM 249H

strongly recommended) required

Materials Science specialist

req/optionrequired either (CHM 249H

strongly recommended) required

Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry specialist

required required eitherrequired either (CHM 249H

strongly recommended)required

Chemistry major choice of two, minimum

Chemistry minor choice of one, minimum

Environmental Chemistry minor

one full-course equivalent

Minor in Nanoscience Refer to Arts & Science Calendar for courses at National University of Singapore

Notes:1. For additional non-chemistry 200-level course requirements, refer to Arts & Science Calendar.2. MAT 235Y is recommended co-requisite of physical chemistry courses.3. notation key:

required either - choice between specified two courses, but note strong recommendation of CHM 249H. req/option - required, but alternate options possible; refer to Arts & Science Calendar for explanation.

An enhanced experience over CHM 247H – smaller lectures, more laboratory time, smaller lab demo groups, better experiments…

Winter 2009 – 63 students in CHM 249HWinter 2010 – 42 students Winter 2011 – 58 studentsWinter 2012 – 84 students

CHM 247H designed for students who will (likely) take no more organic or other chemistry course

Why CHM 249H rather than CHM247H?

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Why CHM 249H? - It’s So Important! Anti-Calendar review of CHM 249H:

“Most students thought the instructor was fantastic - very clear and easy to follow. Students enjoyed his old-fashioned teaching on the board rather than PowerPoint slides. Most students thought that he was approachable during office hours and there was not one question he could not answer.

Students really enjoyed the course. The tests were hard, but really emphasized the concepts learned in class. Most students really liked the oral exam, as it helped them explore other reactions in synthetic chemistry. The labs correlated well with the course material”

2011 Retake rate = 95% (higher than any other 100/200-level chemistry course)

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Starts beginning of April

Information about Subject POSt enrolment -http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate/subject-post-enrolment

Chemistry Subject POSt listinghttp://www.chem.utoronto.ca/undergrad/chemistry.php#

Enjoy your Subject POSt!

Enrolling In A Subject POSt (Type 1)

Start planning your courses, programs and other aspects of your academic career now ! Experience and expertise count.

If you are interested in entering a chemistry (or science) graduate program, then you should strongly consider getting research experience as an undergraduate. CHM299Y CHM398H/399Y CHM499Y Summer Projects

Grades and GPA’s are important to determine scholarships and entrance requirements for graduate school and professional programs

Choose your program and courses in subjects you enjoy !

Final Words of Advice ...

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Ask for advice !!! (on subject POSts, courses, labs, ANYTHING) !

Undergraduate Office - LM 151

Armando MarquezUndergraduate Counselorundergrd@chem.utoronto.ca

Rob BateyAssociate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) ugchair@chem.utoronto.ca

and COME IN PERSON!

Further Information ...

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