Chemistry
Study the properties that make up all living and non-living things and solve big problems at a molecular level.
Nationally-accredited programs include formal lectures and lab sessions providing a hands-on approach to instrumentation.
Each faculty member is active in research and involved in the supervision of both undergraduate and graduate research students. Fourth-year students are integrated into a research team and will complete a thesis in one of the following chemistry disciplines:
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computational chemistry
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electrochemistry
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metal pollutants
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nanotechnology
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surface chemistry
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natural products and synthesis
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nuclear waste management
Download a copy of the Course List below:
For students enrolled prior to Fall 2023 (PDF)
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Academic Advisor
School of Natural Sciences
Telephone: (705) 675-1151 ext. 2100
Email: nat-sci@laurentian.ca
Office: F-519
A flowchart of the program can be found here.
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions; 2 grade 12 U Science courses or 1 Science + 1 Math; 2 other grade 12 U/M courses (Chemistry and Calculus recommended)
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Canadian Applicants
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must complete your application through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC).
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: Canadian Undergraduate Applicants page.
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International Applicants
If you’re an international applicant, you must fill out the International Application Form.
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: International Students page.
Apply Now as an International Applicant
The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Specialization in Chemistry
First Year
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I*
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II
MATH 1036E Calculus I**
MATH 1037E Calculus II
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II
12 elective credits#
* Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1031.
**Students lacking grade 12 4U Advanced Functions or who have attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH 1912
Second Year
CHMI 2117E Introductory Quantitative Analysis
CHMI 2316E Inorganic Chemistry I
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I
CHMI 2427E Organic Chemistry II
CHMI 2516E Introductory Physical Chemistry I
CHMI 2517E Introductory Physical Chemistry II
MATH 1057E Linear Algebra I
9 elective credits#
§This program has a co-op option. Please contact the School of Natural Sciences for more information.
Third Year
CHMI 2227E Biochemistry I
CHMI 3116E Instrumental Techniques in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Sciences
CHMI 3316E Inorganic Chemistry II
CHMI 3317E Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHMI 3416E Spectroscopic Techniques in Organic Chemistry
CHMI 3537E Introduction to Quantum Chemistry
NATS 3106E Scientific Writing and Communication
STAT 2246E Statistics for Scientists
3 credits from:
ENGR 2026E Engineering Materials
MATH 2037E Advanced Calculus
MATH 2066E Introduction to Differential Equations
3 elective credits#
§This program has a co-op option. Please contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for more information.
Fourth Year
NATS 4005E Honours Thesis*
OR NATS 4106E Literature Review and 3cr CHMI at the 3rd or 4th year level
24 elective credits#
* A student must have at least a cumulative GPA of 6 (B) in all CHMI courses to take NATS 4005.
# Elective credits
- students must include a minimum of 12 credits from the Arts
- students must include a minimum of 3 credits in Biology, Geology, Engineering, or Environmental Science
- NATS 3206EL (Internship) can be taken to satisfy this requirement
- SCOM 4006EL is recommended as an elective
- students must take a minimum of 15 elective CHMI credits at the third or fourth year level in at least 3 different chemistry sub-disciplines.
- General Chemistry (CHMI 30XX/40XX)
- Analytical Chemistry (CHMI 31XX/41XX)
- Inorganic Chemistry (CHMI 33XX/43XX)
- Organic Chemistry (CHMI 34XX/44XX)
- Physical Chemistry (CHMI 35XX/45XX)
Notes:
Many universities require a minimum of 18 CHMI credits at the fourth year level for admission to graduate programs.
Students may not exceed 48 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Students enrolled in the Specialization in Chemistry may choose to add a stream to their degree program. Streams are available in Industrial Chemistry, Geochemistry, Material Chemistry, and Environmental Chemistry. This feature is designed to emphasize the various interfaces that exist between Chemistry and other disciplines in Science and Engineering, and allows students to tailor their program in accordance with their career objectives. Students choosing a stream will take the prescribed courses within their elective credits. They should consult with an academic advisor when planning their program of study and notify the Office of the Registrar of their intention to complete a stream.
Industrial Chemistry Stream
ENGR 2036E Engineering Thermodynamics I
ENGR 2276E Chemical Process Calculations
6 credits from:
ENGR 2106E Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering
ENGR 2227E Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
ENGR 3226E Hydrometallurgy
ENGR 3246E Corrosion and Protection of Metals
ENGR 3416E Mass Transfer
Geochemistry Stream
GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology I
GEOL 2126E Mineralogy I
GEOL 2807E Geochemistry I
3 credits from:
CHMI 2126E Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 3326E Aquatic Chemistry
CHMI 3006E Green Chemistry
GEOL 4127E Advanced Mineralogy
GEOL 4706E Hydrogeology
Material Chemistry Stream *
12 credits from:
ENGR 1056E Applied Mechanics I
ENGR 2026E Engineering Materials
ENGR 2076E Mechanics and Strength of Materials I
GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology I
GEOL 2126E Mineralogy I
PHYS 3046E Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids
PHYS 4426E Introductory Solid State Physics
* Students should include CHMI 4396 as a CHMI elective from the CHMI 4300 series.
Environmental Chemistry Stream **
CHMI 2126E Environmental Chemistry
GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology or BIOL 1506E Biology I
6 credits from:
BIOL 2356E Principles of Ecology
BIOL 3056E Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
BIOL 4076E Ecosystem Ecology
CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 3006E Green Chemistry
CHMI 3326E Aquatic Chemistry
CHMI 4186E Topics in Radiochemistry
CHMI 4286E Environmental Biochemistry
ENGR 2106E Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering
ENGR 3126E Occupational Health Engineering
ENGR 4117E Engineering, Technology and Society
ENSC 1406E Earth's Environmental Systems
ENSC 3136E Watershed Hydrology
ENSC 3226E Environmental Radioactivity
ENSC 3246E Aquatic Ecology
ENSC 4116E Environmental Remediation
GEOL 3397E Introductory Soil Science
GEOL 4706E Hydrogeology
** Students should include CHMI 4197 as a CHMI elective from the CHMI 4100 series.
Co-Op Schedule
In general, there are two times at which students can take a Co-Op placement (see table below):
- a four-month placement during the summer after second year; and
- a twelve to sixteen month placement after third year.
A 2nd year placement is not a requirement for eligibility to enroll in a 3rd year placement.
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Fall term September to December |
Winter term January to April |
Summer May to August |
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First year |
Academic term 1 |
Academic term 2 |
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Second year |
Academic term 3 |
Academic term 4 |
Co-Op 2nd year placement CHMI 0000EL |
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Third year |
Academic term 5 |
Academic term 6 |
Start of 3rd year placement CHMI 0000EL |
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Co-Op year |
3rd year placement CHMI 0000-EL |
3rd year placement CHMI 0000-EL |
3rd year placement CHMI 0000-EL |
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Fourth year |
Academic term 7 |
Academic term 8 |
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Students who successfully complete 16 months (four terms of CHMI 0000EL) of Co-Op are eligible to receive a discipline specific Co-Op degree. This will appear on their university transcript.
Option in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, see Program page
Major in Chemistry
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I*
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II**
18 credits from List A
12 credits from List B at the 3000 level
6 credits from List B at the 4000 level
12 first year Science credits:
MATH 1036E Calculus I**
MATH 1037E Calculus II or MATH 1057E Linear Algebra I
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II
12 credits from Arts
54 elective credits#
* Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1031.
** Students lacking grade 12 4U Advanced Functions or who have attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH 1912.
# Students must complete either a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from the courses not used in the Chemistry major.
Note: Students may not exceed 48 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Bachelor of Science (General) in Chemistry
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Concentration in Chemistry
First Year
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I*
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II
MATH 1036E Calculus I**
MATH 1037E Calculus II
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II
12 elective credits#
* Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1031.
**Students lacking grade 12 4U Advanced Functions or who have attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH 1912.
Second Year
CHMI 2117E Introductory Quantitative Analysis
CHMI 2316E Inorganic Chemistry I
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I
CHMI 2427E Organic Chemistry II
CHMI 2516E Introductory Physical Chemistry I
CHMI 2517E Introductory Physical Chemistry II
MATH 1057E Linear Algebra I
9 elective credits#
Third Year
CHMI 2227E Biochemistry I
CHMI 3316E Inorganic Chemistry II
CHMI 3317E Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHMI 3416E Spectroscopic Techniques in Organic Chemistry
CHMI 3537E Introduction to Quantum Chemistry
MATH 2037E Advanced Calculus*
STAT 2246E Statistics for Scientists
9 elective credits#
* Students may take MATH 2066 or ENGR 2026 in lieu of MATH 2037
# Students must include a minimum of 12 credits from the Arts.
Note: Students may not exceed 48 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program
Minor in Chemistry
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I*
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II**
12 credits from CHMI 2000 level courses (List A)
6 credits from CHMI 3000 or 4000 level courses (List B)
Minor in Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 2117E Introductory Quantitative Analysis
Take 2 of the following 3 courses:
CHMI 2316E Inorganic Chemistry I
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I
CHMI 2516E Introduction to Physical Chemistry
NOTE: Students taking one or more of these courses as part of another program must replace them with
courses taken from the list of elective courses in Environmental Chemistry.
Take 5 of the following 8 courses:
CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 2126E Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 3006E Green Chemistry
CHMI 3116E Instrumental Techniques for Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Sciences
CHMI 3326E Aquatic Chemistry
CHMI 4186E Topics in Radiochemistry
CHMI 4197E Environmental Analytical Chemistry
CHMI 4286E Environmental Biochemistry
*Students may not retain credits for both CHMI 2041 and CHMI 2126.
Students must have completed CHMI 1006 and CHMI 1007 in order to take the Minor in Environmental Chemistry.
List A
CHMI 2117E Introductory Quantitative Chemistry
CHMI 2227E Biochemistry I
CHMI 2316E Inorganic Chemistry I
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I
CHMI 2427E Organic Chemistry II
CHMI 2516E Introductory Physical Chemistry I
CHMI 2517E Introductory Physical Chemistry II
CHMI 3316E Inorganic Chemistry II
List B
CHMI 3031E Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
CHMI 3116E Instrumental Techniques in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Sciences
CHMI 3317E Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHMI 3326E Aquatic Chemistry
CHMI 3317E Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHMI 3416E Spectroscopic Techniques in Organic Chemistry
CHMI 3417E Topics in Organic Chemistry
CHMI 3427E Introductory Medicinal Chemistry
CHMI 3446E Chemical Pharmacognosy
CHMI 3536E Principles of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
CHMI 3537E Introduction to Quantum Chemistry
CHMI 4100 series – 3 credits
CHMI 4300 series – 3 credits
CHMI 4400 series – 3 credits
CHMI 4500 series – 3 credits
* Students lacking grade 12 4U Chemistry must first take CHMI 1031.
Certificate in Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 4286E Environmental Biochemistry
12 credits from:
ECON 1006E Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 1007E Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 2057E Environmental Economics and Policies
GEOG 1026E Introduction to Physical Geography
JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies
JURI 2316E Environmental Law
PHIL 2217E Environmental Ethics
15 credits from:
BIOL 1506E Biology I
BIOL 2356E Principles of Ecology
BIOL 3056E Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry
ENGR 2106E Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering
ENGR 3126E Occupational Health Engineering
ENGR 4117E Engineering, Technology and Society
GEOL 1007E Introductory Geology II
GEOL 3397E Introductory Soil Science
GEOL 4706E Hydrogeology
§ Students interested in the Co-Op program must:
- Be in good academic standing (not on probation, etc.) and enrolled in the Specialization in Chemistry, or in the Specialization in Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry option);
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 6.0;
- At the beginning of the placement, must have completed the first two years for a second-year placement or first three years for a third-year placement;
- Must have passed the required program courses at the end of the academic year leading up to their placement.
Students who have successfully completed 16 months (four terms) of Co-Op are eligible to receive a discipline specific Co-Op degree. This will appear on their university transcript.
List of Faculty Members
Full-Time Faculty |
Cross-Appointments |
Adjunct |
| Dr. Vasu Appanna |
Dr. Yu-Wei Chen |
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| Dr. Gustavo Arteca |
Dr. Xiongxin Dai |
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| Dr. Nelson Belzile |
Dr. Baoqing Guo |
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| Dr. M’hamed Chahma |
Dr. Mukund Jha |
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| Dr. Eric Gauthier |
Dr. Angelo Mazzuchin |
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| Dr. Joy Gray-Munro |
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Dr. Hélène Joly |
Dr. Crestina Beites |
Sessionals |
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Dr. Aseem Kumar |
Dr. Céline Boudreau-Larivière |
Ryan Carbone |
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Dr. Louis Mercier |
Dr. François Caron |
Dr. Yu-Wei Chen |
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Dr. Thomas Merritt |
Dr. Jeffrey Gagnon |
Gail Cowper Benoit |
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Dr. Sabine Montaut |
Dr. Eduard Guerra |
Paul Guérin |
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Dr. Abdel Omri |
Dr. James Watterson |
Dr. Robert Lafrenie |
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Dr. Amadeo Parissenti |
Dr. Zhibin Ye |
Dr. Jordan Lewicky |
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Dr. Jeffrey Shepherd |
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Dr. Angelo Mazzuchin |
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Dr. Stefan Siemann |
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Dr. Gerardo Ulibarri |
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Dr. Guangdong Yang |
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