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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry
The field of Chemistry plays a central role in today's society. TRU has developed its B.Sc. degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry to prepare students for a wide range of career options. Both programs require the same depth of chemistry experience; the Environmental Chemistry Program also requires courses in several related disciplines. TRU Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry Co-op students and graduates have the ability and skills to be valuable employees and active team members in many areas requiring chemical and environmental expertise.
| Semester 1 & 2 |
Semester 3 & 4 |
Semester 5 & 8 |
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Math
English
Information Technology |
Spectroscopy
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Communications
Math (Environmental Major: requires statistics and geography) |
Principles and applications of physical chemistry
Instrumental analysis and method development
Organic and inorganic chemistry
Organic spectroscopy |
| Additionally the Environmental Chemistry Major requires: |
Laboratory courses: |
Three courses selected from: |
Aqueous Environmental Chemistry
Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry |
physical, instrumental, organic, inorganic chemistry; advanced analytical chemistry. An additional advanced laboratory course is required. |
Microeconomics/ Macroeconomics
Soils
Environmental Climatology
Geographic Information Systems
Ecosystem Biology
Population Biology
Limnology
Principles of Conservation Biology
Environmental Ethics |
Student Availability
Students in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry program are available in May, September and January for four, eight or twelve months. For more co-op student availability information, please contact the Co-operative Education Department.
Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry Co-op Time Pattern
| |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
| SEPT - DEC |
Academic Semester 1 |
Academic Semester 3 |
Academic Semester 5 |
Academic Semester 7 |
Co-op Work Term 4 |
| JAN - APRIL |
Academic Semester 2 |
Academic Semester 4 |
Academic Semester 6 |
Co-op Work Term 2 |
Academic Semester 8 |
| MAY - AUG |
Summer Break |
Summer Break |
Co-op Work Term 1 |
Co-op Work Term 3 |
GRADUATION |
Skill Sets Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry
| Laboratory Assistants |
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Solution and sample preparation and extraction
- Multiple synthetic techniques
- Isolation/purification methods for organic and inorganic compounds
- Instrumental usage (pH meters, Atomic Absorption and Emission
Infrared Spectrophotomer, Ultraviolet/Visible spectrophotometers, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) gas, chromatography (GC), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
|
| Data Analysis |
- Analysis, management and manipulation of data
- Word-processing
- Spreadsheets
- Standard statistical analysis of experimental data
- Researching and development of informational World Wide Web pages
|
| Field Learning Opportunities |
- Chemical and bacteriological quality testing and analysis
- Sample preparation of physical tests
- Wastewater monitoring
- Use of biosolids for soil, crop and compost enhancement
- Field sampling
- Mapping and field support
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| Education |
- Public chemistry demonstrations
- Experiential learning summer camps
- Technical writing for laboratory reports
- Preparation and presentation of public seminars
- Critical analysis of scientific literature
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Contact:
Bachelor of Science Coordinator:
bsc_cooped@tru.ca or 250.371.5627
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