Study the chemical processes taking place in the environment as a result of human activities including urban air and water pollution, depletion of ozone layer, production of toxic substances from chemical wastes, prevalence of pesticides, and climate change. Learn the fundamentals to accurately assess human activities in the environment.
A knowledge of chemistry is required for all fields of scientific endeavour — it affects every aspect of our lives, the water we drink, the air we breathe, the energy we use and the new materials that we use in our modern world. Study the chemical processes taking place in the environment as a result of human activities including urban air and water pollution, depletion of ozone layer, production of toxic substances from chemical wastes, prevalence of pesticides, and climate change. Learn the fundamentals to accurately assess human activities in the environment.
Fees based on (15 credits/5 courses)
Enrollment Cycles
January 2024
May 2024
September 2024
Entry Requirements
Open admission
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Science majors have specific first year course requirements. It is strongly recommended that students become familiar with the prerequisite requirements for these courses before applying for admission. In general, the minimum prerequisite requirements for courses in the first year courses in the BSc programs are as follows:
Major
Biology (all majors)
General Science
Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Environmental Chemistry
Computing Science
Mathematics
Mathematical Sciences
Prerequisites
Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 with C (or equivalent) or better
Chemistry 11 (or equivalent)
Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C (or equivalent) within the past 2 years
Physics 11 (or equivalent), (or PHYS 1130)
Physics Chemistry 11 (or equivalent)
Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C (or equivalent) within the past 2 years
Physics 11 (or equivalent)
If you don’t meet the requirements
High school graduates can apply and be admitted to this program while upgrading at TRU.
Mature students without a high school diploma (or equivalent) can work towards completing their BC High School Graduation Diploma while in this program through TRU courses.
Students who do not qualify for mature student status can apply for the TRU University Preparation program to complete their BC High School Graduation Diploma.
First year
The World of Chemistry
Chemical Bonding and Organic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Principles of Chemistry
Second year
Relativity and Quanta
Introductory Analytical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry 1
Structure, Bonding and Spectroscopy
Organic Chemistry 2
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Third year
Aqueous Environmental Chemistry
Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry
Physical Chemistry 1
Physical Chemistry 2
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Instrumental Analysis
instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Applied Analytical Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory for Chemical Biology
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Organic Spectroscopy
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Inorganic Chemistry 1
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Introduction to Biochemistry
Fourth year
Selected Topics in Physical/Environmental Chemistry
Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry
Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Advanced Physical and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
