Chemistry, M.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Requirements for the Master of Science

Candidates for the MS in Chemistry plan their programs in accordance with the following list of requirements:

A. Required (core) courses, 4 courses, 3 credits each:

1. Physical chemistry

CM-GY 7043 Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 Credits

2. Organic chemistry

CM-GY 9033 Physical Organic Chemistry 3 Credits

3. Analytical chemistry

(choose one of the following two)

CM-GY 8023 Principles of Spectroscopy 3 Credits
CM-GY 8073 Organic Spectroscopy 3 Credits

4. Inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or biochemistry

(choose one of the following three)

CM-GY 6013 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits
CM-GY 9413 Biochemistry I 3 Credits
CM-GY 7723 Synthesis of Macromolecules 3 Credits

H. Electives: 12 Credits, or 6 credits for students completing MS Thesis

At least two courses from CM listings, other courses from CM, BE, BT and CBE listings

Total: 30 Credits

Note:

To meet graduation requirements, students must have an overall B average in all courses (excluding seminar, chemical information and guided studies). Where CM-GY 9731 and CM-GY 5021 are not offered, they may be replaced by an elective course. Students must be in continuous attendance at the departmental colloquia (CM 9710).

Chemistry, M.S.

Requirements for the Master of Science

A. Required (core) courses, 4 courses, 3 credits each:

1. Physical chemistry

2. Organic chemistry

3. Analytical chemistry

4. Inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or biochemistry

B. Seminar: 1.5 Credits

C. Chemical Literature: 1.5 Credits

D. Chemical Colloquium: 0 Credits

E. Chemical Colloquium: 0 Credits

F. Chemical Laboratory Safety: 0 Credits

G. Guided Studies Project: 3 Credits; or MS Thesis in Chemistry: 9 Credits

H. Electives: 12 Credits, or 6 credits for students completing MS Thesis

Total: 30 Credits

Note: