Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Chemistry, Material Chemistry Specialization
A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Science degree in Chemistry, with 18 credits being earned in courses; and 12 credits earned in graduate research.
| Required for Material Chemistry Specialization | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| CHEM.5130 | Spectroscopy | 3 |
| CHEM.5221 | Solid State Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| POLY.5030 | Advanced Polymer Science I | 3 |
| Additional Courses for the Material Chemistry Specialization (Choose 2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 6 | |
| CHEM.5430 | Modern Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM.5360 | Advanced Materials Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.5660 | Nanomaterials and Nanostructures | 3 |
| CHEM.6720 | Surface and Colloid Chemistry | 3 |
| POLY.5040 | Advanced Polymer Science II | 3 |
| POLY.5110 | Biopolymers | 3 |
| POLY.5050 | Polymer Preparation and Characterization | 3 |
For an MS with thesis, include 12 credits (4 courses) of laboratory research and choose any 1 graduate (5000-level or higher) chemistry course (worth the final 3 credits to complete 30 credits)
For a non-thesis MS, choose any 4 graduate level (5000 level or above) chemistry courses (worth the final 12 credits to complete 30 credits). The Non-thesis Master of Science degree requires 30 credits of course work earned in 3-credit graduate courses exclusive of seminar and colloquium (CHEM.6010, CHEM.6020, CHEM.6030, CHEM.6040).
Total Credits = 30
Last updated: 11/1/24