An honours thesis research study of a topic under faculty supervision. The course involves submission of two formal reports (introduction and full thesis) and delivery of three formal presentations based on original research results (proposal, results seminar and poster). All students wishing to complete a thesis must apply to the department chair for admission to CH490 by March 1 of Year 3. Decisions re: admission to this course will be based on a consideration of grades, appropriate preparation for a thesis and the availability of supervisors. Preference will be given to students with a minimum cumulative Chemistry GPA of 7.00. Decisions will be made by May 1 of that year. All students not admitted to CH490 must take an additional 1.5 credits in chemistry in order to fulfill the Honours Chemistry, Honours Biochemistry & Biotechnology or Honours Chemistry Combination requirements. Prerequisites CH390 (recommended); Registration status: Year 4 Honours Chemistry (or Honours Chemistry Combination) or Year 4 Honours Biochemistry and Biotechnology, and permission of both the department and instructor. Notes 12 lab hours Irregular course
