Chemistry Graduate Courses
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
A minimum of 84 credit hours is required for the Ph.D. in chemistry. Students who have received an M.S. degree from another university may petition for transfer of up to 32 credit hours applicable toward the Ph.D. degree. Students must pass the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in 2 areas of chemistry, including their area of specialization and one other of the students choice. Examinations are given in the areas of:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
The Ph.D. program is tailored to fit the student's background and goals and is subject to approval at the time of filing of the Program of Study (Form 401).
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
The following coursework is required:
| CHEM 505 | Spectroscopic Methods I | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 550 | Chemical Bonding | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 584 | Graduate Seminar | 1 Credit |
| CHEM 585 | Chemistry Colloquium (4 Semesters) | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 684 | Graduate Seminar | 1 Credit |
| CHEM 685 | Chemistry Colloquium | 1 Credit |
| CHEM 691 | Ph.D. Thesis Research | Credit Variable |
Additional required coursework includes a minimum of three courses chosen from the following core course list, including one course in inorganic chemistry and one course in organic chemistry:
| CHEM 500 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 518 | Electrochemical Methods | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 520 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 521 | Structural Inorganic and Solid-State Chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 530 | Organic Reaction Mechanisms | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 531 | Tactics of Organic Synthesis | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 535 | Polymer Synthesis | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 553 | Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 Credits |
The remainder of the program of study will be chosen in consultation with the student's adviser. All research for the dissertation must be carried out under the direct supervision of a faculty research adviser. The faculty research adviser also will act as the candidates academic adviser. Students must have passed the written qualifying examination before registering for CHEM 691.