| Graduate Program: Program Descriptions |
The Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry offers two Masters Programs with different focuses. The M.S. in Chemistry focuses on gaining a broad understanding in the discipline while the M.S. Chemistry: Concentration in Biochemistry is geared more for biochemistry/ biotechnology sector. Students are required to select a discipline/research group prior to their second semester. |
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| Elective requirements |
A maximum number of elective credits (12 for Chemistry, 6 for Biochemistry Concentration) may be applied toward the degree with the consent of your advisor/instructor. Electives include:
- all upper division or graduate courses(Chem 300 and above) by the Chemistry Department.
- Courses from other disciplines such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, or biology selected through consultation with thesis or graduate advisor.
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| Masters of Science in Chemistry: Course Requirements |
| Core Courses |
Course Name |
Units |
| CHEM 834 |
Organic Spectroscopic Methods |
3 |
| One of the following courses selected through consultation with advisor |
3 |
| CHEM 850 |
Valency and Spectroscopy |
or |
| CHEM 851 |
Biochemical Spectroscopy |
| CHEM 880 |
Seminar |
3 |
| Other Requirements |
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| CHEM 897 |
Research |
3-9 |
| CHEM 898 |
Master's Thesis |
3 |
| Related Study |
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| Upper division/graduate courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or biology selected through consultation with thesis or graduate advisor. |
9-12 |
| Minimum total |
30 |
| Thesis Requirements |
| Oral Thesis Defense |
| Thesis Submission to Graduate Studies |
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Masters of Science in Chemistry: Concentration in Biochemistry
Course Requirements |
| Core Courses |
|
Units |
| CHEM 834 |
Organic Spectroscopic Methods |
3 |
| One of the following courses selected through consultation with advisor: |
3 |
| CHEM 850 |
Valency and Spectroscopy |
or |
| CHEM 851 |
Biochemical Spectroscopy |
| CHEM 880 |
Seminar |
3 |
| Other Required Courses |
| Courses in biochemistry selected from the following: |
6 |
| CHEM 841 |
Enzymology |
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| CHEM 843 |
Membrane Biochemistry |
| CHEM 844 |
Bioinorganic Chemistry |
| CHEM 845 |
Glycoconjugate Biochemistry |
| CHEM 846 |
Biology and Chemistry of Signaling Pathways |
| Other Requirements |
| CHEM 897 |
Research |
6-9 |
| CHEM 898 |
Master's Thesis |
3 |
| Related Study |
| Upper division or graduate courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or biology selected through consultation with thesis or graduate advisor. (May include courses listed above which have not been taken to satisfy either the core requirement or the 6-unit biochemistry requirement.) |
3-6 |
| Minimum total |
30 |
| Thesis Requirements |
| Oral Thesis Defense |
| Thesis Submission to Graduate Studies |
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