311158 v.1 Chemistry and Scientific Computing Major (Bachelor of Science)
Introduction
This double major program provides graduates with a solid background in the principles and practices of scientific computing and chemistry. It prepares students for a range of employment opportunities that require computing and technological skills combined with a sound knowledge of the chemical sciences. Examples of such careers include computational chemists working in the pharmaceutical industry; scientific instrument software engineers developing programs for modern instrumentation; chemical scientists utilizing data and information management systems in the modern laboratory; and chemical researchers developing unique computer controlled research instrumentation.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307554 | v.1 | Science Communications 101 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307590 | v.2 | Statistical Data Analysis 101 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 310984 | v.1 | Scientific Computing 101 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7039 | v.5 | Chemistry 101 | 6.5 | 25.0 | |
| 7062 | v.6 | Mathematics 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 10926 | v.5 | Mathematics 103 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 7040 | v.6 | Chemistry 102 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7042 | v.6 | Analytical Chemistry 112 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7063 | v.6 | Mathematics 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7492 | v.5 | Mathematics 104 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 4515 | v.5 | Scientific Computing 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7750 | v.4 | Mathematics 214 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 8024 | v.5 | Analytical Chemistry 201 | 6.5 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 12.5 | ||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 302546 | v.2 | Analytical Chemistry 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12196 | v.2 | Chemistry Project 311 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10163 | v.9 ^ | Introduction to Programming Environments 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1920 | v.7 ^ | Software Technology 151 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1922 | v.7 ^ | Software Technology 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308625 | v.1 ^ | Introduction to Operating Systems 101 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8127 | v.6 ^ | Advanced Calculus 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 8027 | v.4 ** | Organic Chemistry 201 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 8025 | v.4 | Physical Chemistry 201 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 8029 | v.3 * | Inorganic Chemistry 201 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 8026 | v.4 ^^ | Physical Chemistry 202 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8028 | v.4 ^^ | Organic Chemistry 202 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8030 | v.4 ^^ | Inorganic Chemistry 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12333 | v.5 # | Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12991 | v.2 # | Physics Project 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2519 | v.16 # | Systems Programming and Design 251 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305410 | v.1 # | Nanochemistry 302 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3999 | v.4 # | Scientific Data Analysis 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4524 | v.5 # | Computer Graphics 252 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4533 | v.5 # | Database Systems 252 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4539 | v.6 # | Machine Perception 362 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7753 | v.4 + | Physical Chemistry 301 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7756 | v.4 + | Organic Chemistry 301 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7755 | v.4 + | Inorganic Chemistry 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7754 | v.4 + | Physical Chemistry 302 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7757 | v.3 + | Organic Chemistry 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7904 | v.4 # | Scientific Data Acquisition 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8462 | v.4 # | Scientific Data Acquisition 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9644 | v.4 # | Scientific Data Analysis 302 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | must select 2 units from this selection of units in Year 3 Sem 1 and Year 3 Sem 2 | |
| * | if this unit is selected you will be required to choose 12.5 cr of elective unit | |
| ** | one of these units must be selected. | |
| + | must select 1 of these units as part of your option component if the appropriate semester of Year 3 | |
| ^ | must select 1 unit from this seletion of units in Year 2 Sem 1 and Year 2 Sem 2 | |
| ^^ | must select 2 out of the 3 selected units in Year 2, Sem 2 |
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