Dr. Gerald Lesley (left) and Dean Sandra Holley (right) participate in the hooding ceremony for graduate Lenora Toscano (center)

Plan A - Master's Thesis

In addition to the core, Plan A requires a thesis and one or two additional 3 credit courses. Students enroll in CHE 590, Research and Thesis, for 6 (2 additional courses required) to 9 (1 additional course required) credits. The thesis is based on experimental research acceptable to the department. Completion of the thesis is followed by a thesis defense. 

Plan B - Comprehensive Examination

In addition to the core, Plan B requires 12 graduate credits of coursework as well as successful passage of a comprehensive examination.

The comprehensive examination consists of questions associated with the six core courses and is held twice a year.

The next scheduled date for the comprehensive examination is:  Saturday December 16, 2006 (Noon-3:00PM)
 
 

Core courses are offered on a two year rotating schedule.  One or two elective courses are offered each semester and topics vary according to a five year rotating schedule.  (Fall 2006 - Spring 2012 Schedule)

To view a recent syllabus for selected core courses and elective courses choose the course number below.

Core Courses:

CHE 500 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHE 520 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
CHE 532 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 540 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHE 550 - Advanced Biochemistry
CHE 560 - Advanced Environmental Chemistry

Elective Courses: (a full listing of elective courses can be found in the Graduate Catalogue)