MS (Thesis) Full-time
Sem-I
- CH-805 Critical Evaluation
- CH-718 Heterocyclic Chemistry
- CH-878 Introduction to Research
- CH-748 Computer-Aided Drug Design
- CH-721 Chemical Kinetics
Sem-II
- CH-880 Current Literature
- CH-714 Structure-Activity Rel
- CH-799 Research
Sem-III
- CH-799 Research
Sem-IV
- CH-802 Research Seminar
- CH-813 Sp Top/Medicinal Chem
- CH-799 Research
Sem-V
- CH-799 Research
Sem-VI
- CH-799 Research
- Sem-VII
- CH-799 Research
Chemistry Curriculum
Students entering the graduate program in Chemistry may have undergraduate degrees that satisfy all the prerequisites for these programs. However, in some instances the graduate program director will need to assign appropriate undergraduate courses to ensure that students are properly prepared for the graduate courses in their particular program.
The research oriented MS (thesis) and PhD degrees require a minimum of 20 semster hours of formal coursework, which includes both core and elective courses. These courses are selected in consultation with the Department's Graduate Program Director, the students' thesis advisory committee and thesis advisor. Each student is also expected to participate in the Department's seminar program where both literature and research seminars are delivered to students and faculty on a weekly basis during the semester.
In addition, each student takes part in a laboratory rotation program which is designed to expose the student to the available research opportunities in their area of interest.
MS Students in the Non-Thesis Program take an additional 10 semster hours of coursework in lieu of a thesis.
Students in the MS Thesis and PhD Programs are expected to carry out an independent, original research project under the direction of a member of the Graduate Faculty in the Department, with the guidance of an Advisory Committee. The eqivalent of at least 2 semesters of full-time research is required to qualify for the MS Thesis degree, while at least 4 semesters of full-time research are required for the PhD degree.
- Pre-requisites (all tracks)
- Chemistry Core Curriculum (required by students in all tracks)
- MS (Non-thesis) Track
- MS (Thesis) Track
- PhD Track
Pre-requisites (all tracks)Each student must present transfer credit, earn advanced placement credit by examination (the Qualifying Exams) or obtain credit in the following:
2 semesters of Calculus Chemistry Core Curriculum(required by students in all tracks) | |
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1 credit | |
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1 credit | |
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EN702 Graduate Scientific Writing† |
3 credits |
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Select any 2 of the following: |
6 credits |
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Organic Chemistry Graduate Course Analytical Chemistry Graduate Course Physical Chemistry Graduate Course | |
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Total Chemistry Core |
11 credits |
MS (Non-thesis) Track | |
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Chemistry Core (above) |
11 credits |
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4 credits | |
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Additional: | |
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700 and 800 level Chemistry courses* |
9 credits |
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300 level or above courses** |
6 credits |
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Total Non-thesis Requirement |
30 credits |
MS (Thesis) Track | |
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Chemistry Core (above) |
11 credits |
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10 credits | |
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1 credit | |
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2 credits | |
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Additional: | |
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6 credits | |
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Total Thesis Requirement |
30 credits |
PhD Track | |
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Chemistry Core (above) |
11 credits |
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2 credits | |
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2 credits | |
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CH885 Grant Proposal Writing† |
1 credit |
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20 credits | |
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Additional: | |
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700 and 800 level Chemistry courses*‡ |
4 credits |
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Total PhD Requirement |
40 credits |
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* At least one chemistry or biology lecture course must be at the 800 level, and CH802 may not be used to satisfy this requirement. Courses to be taken will be determined by the Research Advisor (for all tracks) in consultation with the student's Research Advisory Committee (for PhD and MS thesis students). | |
