Course Descriptions

Discussion of the basic principles and tenets of analytical science and how these aspects are put into practice in analytical techniques.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115.3 or CHEM 146.3

This course introduces the area of Inorganic Chemistry by systematically dealing with the chemistry of main group elements. Common structures of metals and ionic compounds as well as molecular properties in terms of modern theories of structure and bonding are discussed. The laboratory provides experience in the preparation and investigation of the properties of typical inorganic compounds.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115.3 or CHEM 146.3

The study of the structure of matter and the changes it undergoes. Topics include properties of materials, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics. The laboratory provides experience with the use of physical-chemical equipment and problem solving skills.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours and 1 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115.3 or CHEM 146.3; and one of MATH 110.3, MATH 123.3, MATH 133.4 or MATH 176.3

An introduction to organic chemistry; students will learn to name organic compounds, predict some of the properties and reactivity of compounds based on molecular structure, and grasp the importance of these concepts and their application to all sciences and life in general. Almost all the reactions in living matter involve organic compounds, and it is impossible to understand the molecular processes of living systems without knowing organic chemistry. CHEM 250.3 is intended as a basis for other courses, and a beginning for understanding organic and bio-organic chemistry. The laboratory will introduce students to basic chemical laboratory skills frequently used in organic chemistry.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours and 1 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112.3 or CHEM 146.3.
Note: The introductory CHEM courses were changed in 2002. Students with credit for CHEM 111 may take CHEM 250. Students with credit for CHEM 251 may not take CHEM 250 for credit. Costs in addition to tuition will apply to this course. Please contact the department for details.
Note: Students registering in this course with non-academic accommodations must contact the Department of Chemistry (chem.dept@usask.ca) and Access and Equity Services (AES, https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/access-equity-services.php) prior to registering in the course. Since these courses have a laboratory component, students who fail to contact both Chemistry and AES prior to registration in order to arrange accommodation may be required to defer their registration in the course a later academic term. Examples of non-academic accommodations may include: the use of a service animal, space accommodations for students who use a wheelchair or other mobility aids, equipment accommodations, etc.

Intended to give insight into the specific and fundamental role of organic reactions occurring in nature, to students of all scientific disciplines who have been introduced to organic chemistry and to the life sciences. The emphasis will be on the patterns of reactivity among natural products, rather than on the biochemical roles that these molecules play. The laboratory will introduce students to experimental approaches to biomimetic, biological and pharmaceutical chemistry.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours and 1 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 250.
Note: CHEM 115 and BMSC 200 are recommended. Students with credit for CHEM 252 may not take CHEM 255 for credit.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours