Course Requirements
Graduate Common Core (9 courses/32 credit hours) :
- Six out of eight common core courses (6 courses/24 credit hours)
- One Advanced Probability and Statistics Course (1 course/4 credit hours)
- Two 2-credit-hour special topics courses from the following list (2 courses/4 credit hours)
Special topics courses may be repeated as long as the topic of the course is different.
CHE 422
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
First of a two-quarter sequence of inorganic chemistry for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the M.S. program. The course emphasis is variable and can include any topic(s) that fall under the broad umbrella of inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites:
CHE 320 is a prerequisite for this class.CHE 424
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Second of a two-quarter sequence of inorganic chemistry for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the M.S. program. The course emphasis is variable and can include any topic(s) that fall under the broad umbrella of inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites:
CHE 320 is a prerequisite for this class.CHE 442
ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY I
In-depth exploration of the structure/function relationship of biomolecules, especially proteins. Offered: Autumn of even-numbered years.
CHE 444
ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY II
Discussion and seminars in selected areas. Offered: Winter of odd-numbered years.
Prerequisites:
CHE 344 is a prerequisite for this class.CHE 450
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
First of a two-quarter sequence of organic chemistry for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the M.S. program. This course emphasizes physical organic chemistry and mechanisms.
CHE 452
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Second of a two-quarter sequence of organic chemistry for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the M.S. program. This course emphasizes classic and modern synthetic methods.
Prerequisites:
CHE 234 or CHE 238 is a prerequisite for this class.CHE 490
ADVANCED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
This course introduces students to statistical methods that can be used in error analysis of experimental data. Computers are used to apply concepts discussed in lecture to actual data sets. Offered: Winter of even-numbered years. Familiarity with Excel or a modern programming language is strongly recommended.
CHE 480
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
This course may be any topic related to chemical analysis, such as mass spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis, principles of chromatography, polymer properties, coatings, sampling methods, design of experiments, etc. This course may be repeated if the topics are different..
Prerequisites:
CHE 204 is a prerequisite for this class.CHE 482
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
This course may cover any topic related to biochemistry or medicinal chemistry. This course may be repeated if the topics are different.
CHE 484
SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
This course may cover any topic related to inorganic chemistry. This course may be repeated if the topics are different.
CHE 486
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
This course may cover any topic related to organic chemistry. This course may be repeated if the topics are different.
CHE 488
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
This course covers specific topics in the area of physical chemistry. Examples of topics include single molecule techniques, molecular electronic spectroscopy, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with particulate matter, and hydrogen bonding. This course may be repeated if the topics are different.
CHE 470
ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Thermodynamics. Offered: Autumn of even-numbered years.
CHE 472
ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Advanced topics in physical chemistry drawn from the areas of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, kinetics, and molecular dynamics.