2. 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.) 2

3. 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 3

4. 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

5. B.Sc. in Chemistry leads to numerous career paths Career Opportunities

6. 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 Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Chemical Physics Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry 6

7. l Major differences in specialist programs begin at the 300-level l 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 l Biological, Environmental, Chemical Physics, Materials, Synthetic & Catalytic Chemistry have mandatory core 300- and 400-level courses Differences In Specialist Programs 7

8. 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 CO 2 + H 2 0 HCO 3 - + H + Biochemistry Biological Chemistry CellPathwayBiomoleculeAtoms

9. 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

10. Chemistry Specialist Broad coverage in core areas of chemistry plus 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.

11. 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

12. Chemical Physics Specialist Chemical 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

13. 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:

14. 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:

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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)

20. With whom?Toxicologists, atmospheric scientists, oceanographers, geologists, ecologists, statisticians, epidemiologists, … Environmental Chemistry Specialist Where? In the lab Everywhere 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

21. l Eight full courses - MAT 1**Y + seven CHM l At least two core 200-level courses l At least two 300-level courses with a laboratory component l CHM 249H strongly recommended! Chemistry Major (Type 2) 21

22. l Four full CHM courses l At least one core 200-level course - CHM 249H strongly recommended! l At least one 300-level course with a laboratory component Chemistry Minor (Type 1) 22

23. l CHM138H + CHM139H or CHM151Y l CHM210H, plus one full course equivalent from 200-level courses. l CHM310H, plus any two of CHM317H, CHM410H, CHM415H Environmental Chemistry Minor (Type 1) 23

24. 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

25. 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 Chemistry CHM 223H – Physical Chemistry: The Molecular Viewpoint CHM 238Y – Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry CHM 247H – Introductory Organic Chemistry CHM 249H – Organic Chemistry 25

26. §The second-year courses introduce the students to their chosen field of studies in biological, physical, organic, inorganic materials and analytical chemistry. §The 2 nd 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 2 nd 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. l (CHM222H-recommended or CHM220H) + CHM223H l CHM249H (strongly recommended) or CHM247H §How you do in your 2 nd year courses determine how strongly prepared you will be in your 3 rd year courses, especially when most of the courses require minimum mark of 63%. Selecting 2 nd Year Chemistry Courses

27. 27 Second Year Chemistry Course Requirements AnalyticalPhysical (note 2) OrganicInorganic Chemistry Programs (subject POSTs) CHM 217HCHM 220HCHM222HCHM223HCHM 249HCHM247HCHM 238Y Chemistry specialistrequiredrequired eitherrequired Biological Chemistry specialist requiredrequired eitherrequired required either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) required Chemical Physics specialist req/optionrequired required either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) req/option Environmental Chemistry specialist requiredrequired eitherrequired required either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) required Materials Science specialist required eitherrequired required either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) required Synthetic and Catalytic Chemistry specialist requiredrequired eitherrequired required either (CHM 249H strongly recommended) required Chemistry majorchoice of two, minimum Chemistry minorchoice of one, minimum Environmental Chemistry minor one full-course equivalent Minor in NanoscienceRefer 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,. req/option - required, but alternate options possible; refer to Arts & Science Calendar for explanation.

28. l An enhanced experience over CHM 247H – smaller lectures, more laboratory time, smaller lab demo groups, better experiments… l CHM 247H designed for students who will (likely) take no more organic or other chemistry course Why CHM 249H rather than CHM247H? 28

29. l Starts beginning of April l Information about Subject POSt enrolment - http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/ subject-post-enrolment http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/ subject-post-enrolment l Chemistry Subject POSt listing http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/undergrad/overview.php http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/undergrad/overview.php l Enjoy your Subject POSt! Enrolling In A Subject POSt

30. l Start planning your courses, programs and other aspects of your academic career now ! Experience and expertise count. l If you are interested in entering a chemistry (or science) graduate program, then you should strongly consider getting research experience as an undergraduate. l CHM299Y l CHM396H, CHM397H, CHM398H/399Y l CHM499Y l Summer Projects l Grades and GPA’s are important to determine scholarships and entrance requirements for graduate school and professional programs l Choose your program and courses in subjects you enjoy ! Final Words of Advice... 30

31. l Ask for advice !!! (on subject POSts, courses, labs, ANYTHING) ! l Undergraduate Office - LM 151 l Armando Marquez Undergraduate Counselor undergrd@chem.utoronto.ca undergrd@chem.utoronto.ca Mark Nitz Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) ugchair@chem.utoronto.ca ugchair@chem.utoronto.ca and COME IN PERSON! Further Information... 31