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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Undergraduate Research Courses
Experiential Learning Courses
Directed research under the guidance of an SFU Chemistry faculty member. Discussion with the proposed supervisor in advance of registration is necessary.
CHEM 296-1 Introduction to Experiential Undergraduate Research
| Prerequisite(s): | 30 units, including five units of 200-level CHEM |
| Course expectations: | 4-5 hrs/week per unit |
| Grading: | Pass/Fail |
| Note(s): |
* May be taken multiple times, in a single term or over multiple terms, for a maximum of 3 units * Safety training is required and will be provided during the semester |
CHEM 396-1 Experiential Undergraduate Research
| Prerequisite(s): | 50 units, including one the following 300-level courses: CHEM 316, 332, 336, 360, 366W, 380 or NUSC 341 |
| Course expectations: | 4-5 hrs/week per unit |
| Grading: | Pass/Fail |
| Note(s): |
* May be taken multiple times, in a single term or over multiple terms, for a maximum of 3 units * Pass/Fail courses cannot be used to meet program requirements * Safety training is required and will be provided during the semester |
Undergraduate Research Courses
Students wishing to take research courses must meet the requirements listed below and will be subject to the standard grading practices. Questions regarding course requirements should be directed to the Undergraduate Advisor <chemadv@sfu.ca>.
CHEM 481-5 Undergraduate Research
| Min GPA: | 2.67 (B-) average in upper level chemistry courses (including NUSC and MBB) |
| Coursework: | Completed at least three of CHEM 316, CHEM 332, CHEM 336, CHEM 360, CHEM 366 and CHEM 380 |
| Grading: | Based on lab work, written report and a public oral presentation |
| NOTE: |
Safety training is required and will be provided during the semester |
CHEM 482-3 Directed Study in Advanced Topics of Chemistry
| Program: | Chemistry Major or Honours |
| Min GPA: | 2.67 (B-) average in upper level chemistry courses (including NUSC and MBB) |
| Coursework: | Completed at least three of CHEM 316, CHEM 332, CHEM 336, CHEM 360, CHEM 366 and CHEM 380 |
| Grading: |
Based on lab work, written report and a public oral presentation |
CHEM 483-5 Undergraduate Research II
| Program: | Chemistry Major or Honours |
| Min GPA: | 2.67 (B-) average in upper level chemistry courses (including NUSC and MBB) |
| Coursework: | Completed CHEM 481 and at least three of CHEM 316, CHEM 332, CHEM 336, CHEM 360, CHEM 366 and CHEM 380 |
| Grading: | Based on lab work, written report and a public oral presentation |
| NOTE: |
Additional safety training may be required |
CHEM 484-10 Two Semester Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
| Program: | Chemistry Major or Honours |
| Min GPA: | 2.67 (B-) average in upper level chemistry courses (including NUSC and MBB) |
| Coursework: | Completed at least three of CHEM 316, CHEM 332, CHEM 336, CHEM 360, CHEM 366 and CHEM 380 |
| Grading: | Based on lab work, an interim written report, a final thesis document and a public oral presentation |
| NOTE: |
Safety training is required and will be provided during the first semester |
NUSC 482-3 Directed Study in Advanced Topics of Nuclear Science
| Program: | Nuclear Science Minor |
| Min GPA: | 2.67 (B-) average in upper level nuclear science courses |
| Coursework: | Completed at least three of NUSC 341, NUSC 342, NUSC 344 and NUSC 346 |
| Grading: |
Based on lab work, written report and a public oral presentation |
Enrollment Procedure
- Students interested in any of the undergraduate research courses should email the Academic Advisor <chemadv@sfu.ca> before the last day of classes in the term prior to verify that they meet the minimum requirements.
- The student should select a suitable supervisor, decide on a topic, and generate a proposal with the help of the supervisor. Templates will be emailed to Chemistry Major and Honours students around week 8 of classes.
- Students should send their completed proposal to the Academic Advisor to be reviewed by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Proposal submissions should be received no later than the last day of the examination period.
- The Academic Advisor will notify the student and supervisor of the decision of the Undergraduate Studies Committee. If approved, the Advisor will register the student in the course.