To be provided

W12 - ML - Prouzet, TTh 1:00-2:20pm(combined with undergraduate course)

Comprehensive introduction into chemical crystallography and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Part I: theoretical basics of crystallography required for understanding the crystal structure, and analysis and data reported in the literature. Part II: preparation of samples; setting up an X-ray diffraction experiment; solving and reporting crystal structures.

W12 - ML - Soldatov, T 7:00-9:20pm (combined with undergraduate course)

Topics include probability, parameters and statistics; precision and accuracy; evaluation of sources of variation in data; calibration; reliability and drift; sensitivity and limit of detection; experimental design; least squares; multivariate approaches; and optimization of analytical methods.

W12 - ML - Gorecki, W 7:00-9:20pm

To be provided

W12 - ML - Palmer, TTh 8:30-9:50am Start Date 3 January 2012(combined with undergraduate course)

Topics include statistical mechanics primer; interactions and force fields; equilibrium; and dynamics

W12 - ml - Roy, TTh 1:00-2:20pm Start Date 3 January 2012 (combined with undergraduate course)

This course covers various topics in theoretical and engineering aspects of carbon nanotube (CNT) electronics, including atomic and electronic structures of CNTs, CNT synthesis and integration, device physics and circuit concepts of 1-D electronics, implementation of CNT devices. Specific state-of-the-art CNT devices and novel applications, such as ballistic field-effect transistor, chemical and biological sensors, and flexible thin film electronics, will be discussed.

W12 - ml - Tang, Th 7:00-9:20pm

Surfaces and Interfaces: Surfaces and interfaces are integral part of all materials, and play a key role in many scientific and technological processes. Surfaces and interfaces are important in semiconductor industry, device fabrication, catalysis, medical diagnosis and treatment, and nanoscience and nanotechnology in general. Due to the reduced sizes of nanostructures, surfaces make up a very large portion of nanomaterials. The objective of this course is to introduce graduate students to different aspects of surfaces and interfaces, and describe the present state of surface science, particularly as it relates to nanoscience and nanotechnology. The teaching approach in this course is interdisciplinary. The course will begin with a brief summary of the historic perspective, followed by introduction of some basic terms and concepts related to surfaces and interfaces. The differences between surface and bulk structures will be established, and explained in terms of chemical and physical interactions. The experimental methodologies for studying the surface structures and processes will be summarized. Molecular aspect of surfaces will be correlated with surface thermodynamics and kinetics. The last part of the course will deal with applying the fundamental principles for the design and fabrication of electronic devices, and understanding more complex interfaces, including solid-liquid and bio-interfaces. Spectro-Microscopy: The objective of this course is to introduce students to different methodologies of and approaches to spectroscopic studies of the nanoscale materials, with an emphasis on single nanostructure measurements. Ensemble measurements of nanoscale materials can be very useful, but often do not reveal important details about their structure and properties, or even worse lead to wrong conclusions. The development and application of the spectro-microscopic methods is critical for advancing our understanding on nanomaterials properties. The first part of the course will review the electronic structure of nanomaterials compared to their bulk counterparts, from both molecular and solid-state aspects. The materials of interest will include metals, insulators, semiconductors, and conductive polymers. This part of the course will cover the interaction of electro-magnetic radiation and quantum-mechanical particles and matter. We will then focus on different spectro-microscopic experimental methodologies, and their use and limitations in studying particular nanoscale systems. Some of the methodologies covered will include optical microscopies in steady-state and time dependent modes (epifluorescence, confocal, near-field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM), multi-photon methods etc.), X-ray spectro-microscopy (i.e. scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM)), and different electron microscopy methods. Although a certain degree of mathematical treatment is important and necessary in this course, the emphasis will be put on the basics and concepts.

W12 - ML - Radovanovic, Th 7:00-9:20pm Start Date 5 January 2012

Physical organic chemistry, including a discussion of reactive intermediates, substituent effects, photochemistry, pericyclic reactions and a theoretical description of the bonding in organic molecules.

W12 - ML - Schwan, M 7:00-9:20pm

Copolymerization reactions are discussed including copolymerization equations, monomer reactivity ratios, types of behavior (random, alternating, blocky copolymers), integrated copolymerization equations, copolymer microstructure, multicomponent polymerization, structural effects, Q-e scheme, kinetics, and ionomers as a special topic. Different types of polymerization are presented such as anionic polymerization including initiation, propagation, termination, “living” polymerization, including solvent and temperature effects, reactivity modifiers, stereochemistry, cationic polymerization, including initiation, propagation, chain transfer, temperature effects, and coordination polymerization, including Ziegler-Natta catalysts, supported catalysts, and polymers with a well-defined structure as a special topic. Polymer mechanical properties are described based on crystallization and microstructure, crystallite morphology, modulus and glass transition temperature, structure-property correlations, viscoelasticity, stress relaxation, dynamic mechanical properties, and mechanical models. Polymer mixtures are studied using solution thermodynamics, solubility parameter and variations, and the Flory-Huggins theory. The solution thermodynamics are applied to plasticization, fractionation, and polymer mixtures (blends).

W12 - Wat - Duhamel, C2-361 T 7:00-9:20pm Start Date 3 January 2012 (combined with undergraduate course)

A written literature review and research proposal on the chosen thesis topic will be presented and defended in a 30-minute public seminar. This requirement is to be completed by all M.Sc students completing their degree by thesis, within two terms of entering the program.

W12 - Gue - Penner
S12 - Gue - Penner
W12 - Wat - Power
S12 - Wat - Power

A public seminar on the chosen thesis topic to be given by all Ph.D. students in the regular program in the second term of entering the program. For Co-op Ph.D. students, this seminar is to be presented within six terms of their return from work year.

W12 - Gue - Penner
S12 - Gue - Penner
W12 - Wat - Supervisor
S12 - Wat - Supervisor

Ph.D. students are required to take an oral examination in their major field. The specific content and format are specified by a Centre Examining Committee. The examination must be first attempted no later than 6 weeks after presenting their 795 Ph.D. seminar. For Co-op Ph.D. students, the examination must be first attempted no later than 4 months after their return from work year.

W12 - W/G - Managed through the GWC² Director's office
S12 - W/G - Managed through the GWC² Director's office

A study of a selected topic in chemistry or biochemistry, by students in the part-time course-based M.Sc. option. The project must be an experimental one, completed by working for one term in the laboratory of a (GWC)2 faculty member. A written report is required, and a seminar based on the content of the report will be presented.

W12 - W/G - See your graduate officer
S12 - W/G - See your graduate officer

M.Sc. Thesis and Defense

W12 - W/G - See your graduate officer
S12 - W/G - See your graduate officer

Ph.D. Thesis and Defense

W12 - W/G - See your graduate officer
S12 - W/G - See your graduate officer