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?

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B.Sc. in Chemistry leads to numerous career pathsCareer Opportunities

Chemistry Subject POSt Options

Chemistry specialist programs (14 credits out of 20) Type 2 (minimum mark of 63% in First year CHM courses)

Biological Chemistry Materials ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryChemical Physics Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry *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*

Biological Chemistry SpecialistThe 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

Graduate school chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacyProfessional schools medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, businessBiotech IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryAcademics Universities, primary and secondary educationGovernment labs, public policyScience journalismConsultingBiological Chemistry SpecialistCareer Opportunities

Chemistry SpecialistBroad 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 DevicesChemistry 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 Specialist1. Academia.2. Government research labs.3. Industrial research labs. Photonics & laser industry Pure research Drug design in pharmaceutical industry4. 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 & EngineeringMaterials Science Specialistamorphous metalsliquid crystalssemiconductorsnanostructured materialsphotonic crystals high critical temperature superconductors biomaterialshigh strength polymerscomposite materialspolymers for tissue engineeringmaterials for drug deliveryExamples 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 SpecialistBroad 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 opportunitiesSynthetic and Catalytic Chemistry Specialist

What is it? Study of chemical changes in the environment arising from humankinds activitiesEnvironmental Chemistry SpecialistIssues? Air pollution, climate change, organic pollutants, soil contamination, water qualityHow? Analysis of contaminant levels (analytical) Kinetics and mechanism studies (physical, organic)

With whom?Toxicologists, atmospheric scientists, oceanographers, geologists, ecologists, statisticians, epidemiologists, Environmental Chemistry SpecialistWhere? 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 (Type 2)*

Four full CHM courses

At least one core 200-level course - CHM 249H strongly recommended!

At least one 300-level course with a laboratory component

Chemistry Minor (Type 1) *

CHM138H + CHM139H or CHM151Y

CHM210H, plus one full course equivalent from 200-level courses.

CHM310H, plus any two of CHM317H, CHM410H, CHM415H

Environmental Chemistry Minor (Type 1) *

Nanoscience Minor (Type 3)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 Courses

CHM 210H Chemistry of Environmental Change

CHM 217H Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

CHM 220H Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences CHM 222H Introduction to Physical ChemistryCHM 223H 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.(CHM222H-recommended or CHM220H) + CHM223H CHM249H (strongly recommended) or CHM247HHow 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

*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,. req/option - required, but alternate options possible; refer to Arts & Science Calendar for explanation.

Second Year Chemistry Course RequirementsAnalyticalPhysical (note 2) Organic InorganicChemistry Programs (subject POSTs)CHM 217HCHM 220HCHM222HCHM223HCHM 249HCHM247HCHM 238YChemistry specialistrequiredrequired eitherrequiredrequiredrequiredBiological Chemistry specialistrequiredrequired either requiredrequired either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) requiredChemical Physics specialistreq/optionrequiredrequired either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) req/optionEnvironmental Chemistry specialistrequiredrequired eitherrequiredrequired either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) requiredMaterials Science specialistrequired eitherrequiredrequired either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) requiredSynthetic and Catalytic Chemistry specialistrequiredrequired eitherrequiredrequired either (CHM 249H strongly recommended)requiredChemistry majorchoice of two, minimum Chemistry minorchoice of one, minimum Environmental Chemistry minorone full-course equivalentMinor in NanoscienceRefer to Arts & Science Calendar for courses at National University of Singapore

An enhanced experience over CHM 247H smaller lectures, more laboratory time, smaller lab demo groups, better experiments CHM 247H designed for students who will (likely) take no more organic or other chemistry course

Why CHM 249H rather than CHM247H?*

Starts beginning of April Information about Subject POSt enrolment - http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate/ subject-post-enrolment Chemistry Subject POSt listing http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/undergrad/overview.php

Enjoy your Subject POSt!

Enrolling In A Subject POSt

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.CHM299YCHM396H, CHM397H, CHM398H/399YCHM499YSummer Projects

Grades and GPAs 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 ...*

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

Undergraduate Office - LM 151

Armando Marquez Undergraduate Counselor undergrd@chem.utoronto.ca Mark Nitz Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) ugchair@chem.utoronto.ca and COME IN PERSON!Further Information ...*

*****Beginning April, you are expected to select your program of studies, or subject POSts. Here are the programs, which you probably already have been thinking of enrolling in, but yet not decided until you have a better understanding of the courses required to complete them, and probably more importantly, what career option awaits you.

What I am hoping to share with you this afternoon is to understand the 2nd year chemistry courses. Here are the programs in chemistry. Your CHM151 experience would have given you solid background to continue in the upper chemistry courses, beginning with the 2nd year courses.*The third-year courses offer the students a wide variety of selection to concentrate on their chosen field of specialization by enhancing their understanding of the chemistry in the lectures and strengthening their practical experience in the labs.

The fourth-year courses cement the student understanding and practical experience to prepare them for employment upon graduation or pursue independent work in graduate studies.

Two courses mean just that, not two credits. On your 4th year, you take additional courses from 200+ level to make the total of 7 CHM credits.

The minor programs are intended for students who wish to take some chemistry courses, but who do not wish to follow one of the specialist programs. Naturally, the specialist program or major program is from another area of discipline.The minor programs are intended for students who wish to take some chemistry courses, but who do not wish to follow one of the specialist programs. Naturally, the specialist program or major program is from another area of discipline.So what are the 2nd year chemistry courses.

CHM238Y is a full year course in inorganic chemistry. (talk briefly about the topics)

CHM217H is a half course and is always offered in the fall term only and opens you to the realm of chemical analysis and the use of instruments

CHM225Y is another full year course. This is a course with no labs. Students in the life sciences who take CHM220H may enrol later in a chemistry specialist program by taking CHM221H. Be mindful of the minimum mark of B+, which could be an indicator that a student will be able to catch up with those in CHM225Y, as CHM221H is the second half of CHM225Y.

The third-year courses offer the students a wide variety of selection to concentrate on their chosen field of specialization by enhancing their understanding of the chemistry in the lectures and strengthening their practical experience in the labs.

The fourth-year courses cement the student understanding and practical experience to prepare them for employment upon graduation or pursue independent work in graduate studies.

*CHM249 labExperiment 1:Solubility, Recrystallization and Melting Point DeterminationExperiment 2:Extraction: Isolation of a Natural ProductExperiment 3:Synthesis of a Calcium Channel Blocking Analog & Infrared/1H NMR SpectroscopyExperiment 4:Reduction of Conjugated Ketones with Sodium BorohydrideExperiment 5:Multistep Synthesis 1. Part A: Reduction of 4-NitrophenolExperiment 6:Multistep Synthesis 1. Part B: Acetylation of 4-AminophenolExperiment 7:Multistep Synthesis 1. Part C: Synthesis of PhenacetinExperiment 8:Multistep Synthesis 2. Part A: Reduction of 4-NitrotolueneExperiment 9:Multistep Synthesis 2. Part B: Preparation of 4-ChlorotolueneExperiment 10:Multistep Synthesis 3. Part A: Reduction of 2-Chloro-4-nitrotolueneExperiment 11:Multistep Synthesis 3. Part B: Preparation of 2-ChlorotolueneCHM247 labExp 1safety and solubility (household compounds)Exp 2alkene preparation and spectroscopy workshopExp 3vanillin reductionExp 4computationExp 5reactions of aldehydes and ketones (dibenzalacetone)Exp 6ester preparation (ASA & benzocaine)