M.S. Chemistry Plan B

Description

The Master of Science in Chemistry, Plan B, is a course-based program that culminates in the Comprehensive Exam and Review Paper as the capstone experience. For a detailed description of the program and requirements, refer to the University Catalog.

Degree Roadmap

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M.S. Chemistry Plan B 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 425 Environmental Chemistry (4)

Year 2 Fall

CHEM 641 Graduate Biochemistry (3)
CHEM 680 Seminar (1)
Elective

Year 2 Spring

CHEM 692 Comprehensive Exam (2)
CHEM 693 Review Paper (2)
Elective

Elective

Complete a minimum of 7 units from the following electives with a minimum of 3 units from 600 level courses. No more than 2 units of CHEM 681 may be included. Electives must be approved by the Graduate Advisor.

CHEM 410 Advanced Inorganic 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 681 Research (1-2)
CHEM 690 Independent Study (1-3)
CHEM 697 Issues in Chemistry (3)