Chemistry M.S. – Chemistry Concentration Thesis Option

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College of Natural and Health Sciences

General Master's Degree Admission Requirements

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Location: Ross Hall 3480

Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/chemistry-biochemistry/

The Chemistry M.S. extends and builds upon the knowledge and skills learned at the undergraduate level and, through the research component, develops independence in the chemical laboratory and in dealing with the chemical literature. Candidates have the opportunity to work closely with faculty trained in biochemistry and in analytical, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry.

Successful completion of this degree will enhance chances for professional advancement and expand employment opportunities. Further education in a Ph.D. program in chemistry is also a possibility.

Degree Requirements — 30 Credits

Research Credits — 12 credits

CHEM 600	Seminar in Chemistry	1
CHEM 693	Chemical Research	1- 9
CHEM 695	Thesis Proposal	1
CHEM 699	Thesis	1- 6

Note: Students must take CHEM 600 two separate times for a total of 2 credits. Students must also take 3 credits of CHEM 693 and complete a total of 6 credits of CHEM 699.

Chemistry Electives — 12 credits minimum

CHEM 522	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	3
CHEM 523	Chemical Spectroscopy	3
CHEM 525	Forensic Chemistry	4
CHEM 533	Organic Synthesis and Stereochemistry	3
CHEM 534	Theory and Mechanisms of Organic Reactions	3
CHEM 543	Organometallic Chemistry	3
CHEM 551	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM 552	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHEM 560	Environmental Chemistry	2
CHEM 581	General Biochemistry I	4
CHEM 582	General Biochemistry II	4
CHEM 590	Advanced Topics in Chemistry	3
CHEM 622	Directed Studies	1- 3
CHEM 693	Chemical Research	1- 9

General Electives — 0-6 credits

Electives, with the approval of the major advisor, to complete 30 credits are required for this program.

Note: In addition to course requirements, all students must successfully complete the defense of the thesis and must successfully complete a comprehensive examination in a major area of chemistry (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry).

Qualifier Examinations — Each student must pass qualifying examinations in three of five areas selected from chemistry content (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry). Students will have two opportunities to pass each area exam. Qualifier examinations are scheduled during the week preceding the beginning of classes each semester. If an examination is failed, the requirement may be satisfied by completing designated undergraduate coursework in the appropriate subdiscipline with a minimum grade of “B.”