Master of Science in Chemistry
The Master of Science in Chemistry degree gives students preparation for a range of satisfying careers in chemistry towards interdisciplinary research and application with molecular, cellular and computational perspectives. Students receive rigorous theoretical instruction, interdisciplinary training and exposure to experimental methods, honing lab and research skills in the various disciplines of chemistry, including organic, analytical, inorganic, physical and biochemistry with various research and mentorship opportunities.
Concentration
Program Objectives
The program prepares students to:
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solve problems in Chemistry using computational, molecular and cellular approaches and be able to articulate these solutions to a broad audience in oral and written formats.
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perform innovative research in the field of Chemistry
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critically evaluate the scientific literature in the field of Chemistry and be able to articulate their critiques, and to explain their ideas in oral and written formats.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will be able to:
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employ physics, chemistry and mathematics appropriate for explaining chemical phenomena and concepts. (Scientific Foundations)
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determine properties of molecules such as kinetic parameters, thermodynamic properties and rationalize chemical properties and their characteristics. (Technical Foundations)
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employ standard methods to synthesize organic and inorganic molecules and determine purity. (Experimentation)
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identify and quantitate chemical materials using instrumental analytical methods, such as spectroscopic (IR, UV, NMR, MS), and chromatographic methods. (Tools)
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prepare to enter the workforce as a scientist or for admission to U.S. medical, dental, osteopathic medical schools and further graduate study. (Professionalism)
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demonstrate good work ethics and a collaborative attitude in the pursuit of knowledge. (Teamwork)
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compose reports in journal article format and communicate research findings effectively in both written and verbal format. (Communication)
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observe and practice laboratory safety rules, procedures and protocols in an ethically safe manner. (Ethical)
Degree Requirements
The program is a 30-credit degree program. Students are required to complete:
Research is encouraged and can be included in the master's degree program, either as a Special Research Problem (BIO 800 or CH 800) or a Master's Thesis (BIO 800 or CH 900), and counted towards the 30 credits required for the degree.]
Students are encouraged to choose their electives toward fulfillment of a graduate certificate, especially Drug Discovery, Analytical Chemistry or Computational Chemistry and Biology.
Core Courses in Chemistry
| CH 520 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 610 | Advanced Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 640 | Advanced Organic andHeterocyclic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 662 | Separation Methods in Analytical and Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 700 | Seminar in Chemistry | 0 |
Technical Elective Courses
| BIO 507 | Applications of Statistics in Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences | 3 |
| BIO 509 | Clinical Research Methodology and Design | 3 |
| BIO 526 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| BIO 568 | Computational Biology | 3 |
| BIO 583 | Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 586 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 682 | Biochemical Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| BIO 683 | Microscopy Imaging in Biological Systems | 3 |
| BIO 684 | Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| BIO 687 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 690 | Cellular Signal Transduction | 3 |
| CH 550 | Spectra and Structure | 3 |
| CH 561 | Instrumental Methods of Analysis | 3 |
| CH 580 | Biochemistry I - Cellular Metabolism and Regulation | 3 |
| CH 574 | Polymer Functionality | 3 |
| CH 581 | Biochemistry II: Biomolecular Structure and Function | 3 |
| CH 582 | Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 620 | Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 3 |
| CH 642 | Synthetic Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 646 | Chemistry of Natural Products | 3 |
| CH 660 | Advanced Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CH 664 | Computer Methods in Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 666 | Modern Mass Spectrometry | 3 |
| CH 685 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 669 | Applied Quantum Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 701 | Practicum in Chemistry | 1 |
| CH 800 | Special Research Problems in Chemistry | 1 - 6 |
| CH 900 | Masters Thesis in Chemistry/Chemical Biology | 1 - 10 |