M.S. Chemistry, Capstone Project Track

Description

The Master of Science in Chemistry, Capstone Project Track, is a course-based program that culminates in a faculty-supervised project in which students demonstrate originality, independent thinking, and disciplinary expertise.

Degree Roadmap

Roadmap: M.S. Chemistry, Capstone Project Track

Year 1 Fall

CHEM 651 Graduate Physical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 420 Instrumental Analysis (3)
CHEM 470 Chemical Literature (1)

Year 1 Spring

CHEM 425 Environmental Chemistry and Modeling (4)
CHEM 680 Seminar (1)
Elective

Year 2 Fall

CHEM 641 Graduate Biochemistry (3)
CHEM 670 Scientific Writing in Chemistry and Biochemistry (3)
CHEM 680 Seminar (1)

Year 2 Spring

CHEM 631 Graduate Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 693 Capstone Project in Chemistry or Biochemistry (2)
Elective

Elective

To complete the degree, students need to reach a unit total of 30. Students may take CHEM 311, CHEM 325, or any 400-level or higher-level course in Chemistry not already required for the degree program. Electives must be approved by the Graduate Advisor.