Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Chemistry
Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Chemistry
Course Number and Descriptive Title Units
Core Courses – 15 units
CHEM281 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM221 – Advanced Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM236 – Trends in Biochemistry 3
CHEM243 – Theoretical Analytical Chemistry 3
CHEM252 – Advanced Physical Chemistry 3
Required Courses – 8 units
CHEM299a – Graduate Seminar 1
CHEM299b – Graduate Seminar 1
CHEM300 – Master's Thesis 6
Elective Courses – 9 units (minimum)
CHEM283– Systematic Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM285 – Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM235 – Biochemical Techniques 3
CHEM226 – Chemistry of Natural Products 3
CHEM261 – Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology 3
CHEM254 – Computational Chemistry 3
CHEM263 – Aquatic Chemistry 3
CHEM287 – Advanced Synthesis of Inorganic Compounds 3
CHEM224 – Physical Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM228 – Spectroscopic Analysis 3
SUMMARY
Core Major ___ 15
Elective ___ 9
Graduate Seminar ___ 2
Master’s Thesis ___ 6
Total No. of Units Required: 32
Note:
a) Not more than 6 units of 100 level courses may be credited for the degree program
b) Odd and even numbered courses are offered during the first and second semester of the school year, respectively.
c) After the first term, graduate students are required to form their Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) and prepare their Plan of Course Work (PCW). Forms can be secured at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School.
