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Chemistry and Biochemistry Program Notes

  • TheDepartmenthelpsstudentstoensurethattheyadheretotheacademiccodeofconductwhiletakingtheDepartment’scourses.
  • Attendanceata45‑minuteseminaronacademicintegrityisrequiredofallstudentsregisteredinanydepartmentcourse.Theseminaris offered several times near the beginning of eachterm.
  • The Ordre des chimistes du Québec (OCQ) has fully accredited the curricula of i) Honours in Chemistry; ii) Honours in Biochemistry; iii) Specialization in Biochemistry; iv) Specialization in Chemistry.Upon satisfactory completion of any of the above‑mentioned programs, a graduate is eligible for membership in the OCQ. A working knowledge of French is required.
  • Students should note that CHEM 450 has a performance prerequisite and is essential for honours programs. CHEM 419has a performance prerequisite for the specialization programs. Students who cannot meet these prerequisites will not be able to complete the programs but may complete a major. For more details, students should consult with the Department.
  • Coursesthatconsistofbothlaboratoriesandlecturesrequirethatasatisfactoryperformancebeobtainedineachofthecomponents for successful completion of thecourse.