M.S. Chemistry Plan A

Description

The Master of Science in Chemistry, Plan A, combines coursework with research that forms the basis for the University Thesis. For a detailed description of the program and requirements, refer to the University Catalog.

Degree Roadmap

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M.S. Chemistry Plan A Roadmap

Year 1 Fall

CHEM 651 Graduate Physical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 420 Instrumental Analysis (3)
CHEM 470 Chemical Literature (1)
University Writing Skills Requirement

Year 1 Spring

CHEM 631 Graduate Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 680 Seminar (1)
CHEM 681 Research (2)
Elective

Year 2 Fall

CHEM 641 Graduate Biochemistry (3)
CHEM 680 Seminar (1)
CHEM 681 Research (2)

Year 2 Spring

CHEM 691 University Thesis (2)
Elective
Elective

Elective

Complete a minimum of 9 units from the following electives with a minimum of 3 units from 600 level courses. No more than three units of CHEM 690 may be included. Electives must be approved by the Graduate Advisor.

CHEM 410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 425 Environmental Chemistry (4)
CHEM 430 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 450 Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics (3)
CHEM 621 Molecular Spectroscopy Units (3)
CHEM 652 Computational Chemistry (3)
CHEM 690 Independent Study (1-3)
CHEM 697 Issues in Chemistry (3)