CHEM 490A

Is available only to students in Chemistry Honours or Chemistry Joint Honours Programs. These courses are two single-semester, linked courses based on independent research carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry. Research undertaken for these courses must have a clear disconnect from any research previously conducted. These courses are mandatory for Honours Chemistry students. A grade of pass in 490A is required to proceed to 490B. A written thesis is to be handed in by the end of the course. 490A and 490B are to be taken in the Fall and Winter semesters in the same academic year.