Chemistry (CHEM)

A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses. 

CHEM 101  Chemistry & Society (GT-SC2)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduces chemistry in everyday life through topics like food, energy, health, and the environment. Designed for non-science majors, the course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific literacy, and real-world applications.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

CHEM 101L  Chemistry & Society Lab (GT-SC1)  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Engages students in experimental activities to illustrate key chemical concepts. Emphasis is placed on inquiry, data evaluation, and scientific literacy to deepen one’s understanding of chemistry.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 101 strongly recommended as corequisite. Laboratory is optional.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)

CHEM 111  Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Foundational chemistry course that introduces students to fundamental laws and theories, matter and elements, atomic structure, compounds and molecules, nomenclature, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and stoichiometry.
Prerequisite: MATH 097.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Equivalent math placement score. Credit not applicable for chemistry majors or minors.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

CHEM 111L  Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1)  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Experiments using common chemical equipment and techniques to aid the student in learning what occurs in the chemical laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)

CHEM 112  Nursing Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
This course introduces students to the chemistry that is fundamental to nursing and health care. Topics include elements, atoms, ions, compounds, solutions, acids, functional groups, structure, amino acids, and proteins.
Prerequisite: MATH 097.
Corequisite: CHEM 112L.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 112L  Nursing Chemistry Lab  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
This laboratory course is provided to enhance and deepen the understanding of principles and concepts presented in CHEM112. Experiments that address fundamentals of general, organic, and biochemistry are completed.
Prerequisite: MATH 097.
Corequisite: CHEM 112.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 121  General Chemistry I (GT-SC2)  4(4-0)  

Fall, Spring.
For science, engineering and pre-professional curricula. Atomic theory, chemical bonding, periodic properties, states of matter, reactions, oxidation-reduction, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, inorganic nomenclature.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 and MATH 120.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: One year of high school chemistry strongly recommended. Satisfactory placement score on California Chemistry Diagnostic test may be accepted in place of CHEM 111. Equivalent Accuplacer score may be accepted in place of MATH 120.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

CHEM 121L  General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1)  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring.
General Chemistry Lab I.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 121 is strongly recommended as corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)

CHEM 122  General Chemistry II (GT-SC2)  4(4-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Continuation of CHEM 121. Thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, acids and bases, solutions, descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 121.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

CHEM 122L  General Chemistry Lab II (GT-SC1)  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Laboratory component to CHEM 122.
Prerequisite: CHEM 121L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 122 is strongly recommended as corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)

CHEM 125  Environmental Science (GT-SC2)  3(3-0)  

Fall.
An overview of terrestrial and aquatic environments, the atmosphere, energy, climate change, and natural resources. Emphasis is placed on sustainability needs and challenges.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

CHEM 125L  Environmental Science Laboratory (GT-SC1)  1(0-2)  

Fall.
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 125.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 125 is strongly recommended as corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)

CHEM 150  (PHYS 150)  Elementary Concepts in Phys & Chem  4(3-2)  

Spring.
Hands-on standards-based approach to understanding basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Integrated lecture, lab and discussion periods.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into Teacher Education Program.

CHEM 160  Introduction to Forensic Science (GT-SC2)  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Overview of Forensic Science. Crime scene investigation. Evidence collection. Microscopy techniques. Arson analysis. Fingerprints. Serology and DNA use.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

CHEM 160L  Intro to Forensic Science Lab (GT-SC1)  1(0-2)  

Spring.
Overview of Forensic Science Laboratory. Evidence handling and collection. Microscopy techniques. Arson analysis, Fingerprints. DNA fingerprinting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 160 strongly recommended as corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)

CHEM 170  Academic Orientation  0.5(0.5-0)  

Fall.
Chemistry majors entering the program are introduced to principles of academic communication and professionalism relevant to freshman year. Chemistry careers, study skills, and academic advisement are also included.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 211  Introduction to Organic Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Survey of organic chemistry chemical structure, reactivity and functional groups are presented in context of relevance to society.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 211L  Intro to Organic Chemistry Lab  1(0-3)  

Fall.
Survey of organic chemistry laboratory course. Basic organic laboratory techniques and skills, both micro and macro scale are presented.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 211 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 260  Forensic Chemistry I  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Investigation of comparative/visual forensic analysis techniques. Topics include fingerprinting, bloodstain pattern analysis, fiber comparisons, and firearms analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 160.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 260L  Forensic Chemistry I Laboratory  1(0-3)  

As Needed.
Development of laboratory skills for comparative/visual forensic analysis. Topics include fingerprinting, bloodstain pattern analysis, fiber comparisons, and firearms analysis. A more in-depth examination of CHEM 160L topics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 160 and CHEM 160L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 260 is strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 291  Special Topics  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 292  Research  1-3(1-3-1-3)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Faculty directed research project for undergraduate first or second-year student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (3).

CHEM 301  Organic Chemistry I  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Fundamentals covering bonding, structure, acid-base behavior, reactivity, thermodynamics, kinetics, structure elucidation, stereochemistry, and principles of mechanisms, with emphasis on hydrocarbons and organohalides.
Prerequisite: CHEM 122.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 301L  Organic Chemistry Lab I  2(0-6)  

Fall, Spring.
Laboratory training in synthesis, reactions, and instrumentation; spectroscopy, chromatography, distillation, recrystallization, extraction, reflux, and melting point; stereochemistry; chemical literature; technical writing.
Prerequisite: CHEM 122L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 301 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 302  Organic Chemistry II  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Spectroscopy; properties and reactions of alcohols, ethers, carbonyl and carboxyl compounds, enolates, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, amines, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and polymers.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 302L  Organic Chemistry Lab II  2(0-6)  

Fall, Spring.
Spectroscopic methods of structure determination; synthesis and reactions of alkenes, alcohols, organometallic compounds, carboxylic acids, esters, aldols, aromatics; heterocyclic chemistry, and synthetic polymers.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 302 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 311  Biochemistry Survey  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Introductory biochemistry focused on structure and function of three major macromolecules, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, thermodynamics and introductory metabolism of carbohydrates
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 317  Quantitative Analysis  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Volumetric and gravimetric analysis integrated with instrumental analysis, both optical and electrometric methods.
Prerequisite: CHEM 122.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 317L  Quantitative Analysis Lab  2(0-6)  

Fall.
Quantitative Analysis Lab.
Prerequisite: CHEM 317.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 317 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 321  Physical Chemistry I  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Chemical thermodynamics, chemical dynamics (kinetics), chemical structure and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 322  Physical Chemistry II  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, chemical structure, and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and MATH 126.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MATH 224 and PHYS 201 or PHYS 221 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 323  Experimental Physical Chemistry  2(0-4)  

Spring.
Laboratory techniques in thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase phenomena, kinetics, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 321 is strongly recommended as prerequisite. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 370  Academic Enrichment  0.5(0.5-0)  

Spring.
Chemistry majors in the third year of the program and above review principles of academic communication, professionalism, as well as academic progress and skills in relation to industrial/academic career preparation.
Prerequisite: CHEM 170, CHEM 122, and CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or Senior standing, and permission of instructor.

CHEM 389  Scientific Literature Review  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
Surveys of both print and web-based chemical and biochemical literature.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (2).

CHEM 401  Advanced Organic Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Fall, Even.
Topics of advanced organic chemistry, including organic reactions, mechanisms, natural products, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 401L  Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab  2(0-4)  

Fall, Even.
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 401. Molecular structure determination by chemical and instrumental methods.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L.
Corequisite: CHEM 401.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 402  Spectroscopy  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
An advanced study of topics of spectroscopy focusing on the structure determination of compounds. Emphasis on IR, NMR, MS, and UV-VIS spectroscopies.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 403  Polymer Chemistry  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Study of synthetic polymers including synthesis, mechanisms of formation, structure of elucidation, reactivity, properties, and industrial application. Biopolymers also will be considered.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 411  Biochemistry I  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Biochemistry course focused on in-depth structure and function of the four major macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleotides including enzyme function, regulation and kinetics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 412  Biochemistry II  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Continuation of CHEM 411 with focus on intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acid, and amino acids including regulation and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 411 or CHEM 511.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 412L  Biochemistry II Lab  2(0-6)  

As Needed.
Biochemistry laboratory focused on biochemical techniques including chromatography, electrophoresis and enzyme kinetics including inhibitors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 412 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 413  Molecular Basis of Disease  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This advanced seminar course explores the molecular nature of disease and engages students in the study of diseases such as Alzheimer's, ALS and Parkinson's using current topical biochemical literature.
Prerequisite: CHEM 411 or CHEM 511.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 419  Instrumental Analysis  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Instrumental techniques in chemical separations, electrochemistry, atomic, and molecular spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 317 and CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 419L  Instrumental Analysis Lab  2(0-6)  

Spring.
Instrumental Analysis Lab.
Prerequisite: CHEM 317 and CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 419 strongly recommended as corequisite. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 420  Inorganic Chemistry  (3 V)  

Fall.
Study of inorganic chemistry emphasizing symmetry, group theory, bonding, crystallography, spectroscopy, magnetism, photoluminescence, reactivity, thermodynamics, and structural properties.
Prerequisite: CHEM 122.
Corequisite: CHEM 420L.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 420L  Inorganic Chemistry Lab  1(0-3)  

Fall.
Inorganic laboratory techniques, inorganic qualitative analysis, synthesis and characterization.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: CHEM 420.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 421  Advanced Inorganic Chemistry  (3 V)  

Spring.
Detailed examination of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on symmetry and group theory, chemical bonding and structure, electronic spectroscopy, and reactivity.
Prerequisite: CHEM 420.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 425  Environmental Chemistry  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Chemical process in air, water and soil. Air, water analysis and treatment, pollution.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 425L  Environmental Chemistry Lab  2(0-4)  

As Needed.
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 425. Explores sampling and laboratory techniques utilized in the analysis of environmental samples or to address environmental issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 425 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 431  Advanced Physical Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Emphasizes latest developments in applied physical chemistry, including advanced theory, and instrumental and computational applications.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 460  Forensic Chemistry II  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Investigation of identification techniques for forensic analysis. Topics include arson, biological fluid and drug identification, and DNA analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 260 and CHEM 260L and CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L .
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 460L  Forensic Chemistry II Lab  2(0-4)  

As Needed.
The laboratory will accompany CHEM 460, Forensic Chemistry II lecture.
Prerequisite: CHEM 260 and CHEM 260L and CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 460 is strongly recommended as corequisite. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 491  Special Topics  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 492  Research  (1-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Faculty directed research project for undergraduate student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (4).

CHEM 493  Seminar  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Presentation of a formal presentation on chemical research or a current topic in the chemical literature using software-based delivery methods.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Successful completion (C or better) of 20 upper division (300 or 400 level) chemistry credits. Repeatable (2).

CHEM 495  Independent Study  (1-7 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 498  Internship  (1-6 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Work experience in the chemistry discipline under the combined supervision of the selected organization and a faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 501  Advanced Organic Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Fall, Even.
Topics of advanced organic chemistry including organic reactions, mechanisms, natural products, spectroscopy, and industrial applications.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 501L  Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab  2(0-4)  

Fall, Even.
Molecular structure determination by chemical and instrumental methods. Advanced synthetic techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L.
Corequisite: CHEM 501.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 502  Spectroscopy  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
An advanced study of topics of spectroscopy focusing on the structure determination of compounds. Emphasis on IR, NMR, MS, and UV-VIS spectroscopies.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 503  Polymer Chemistry  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Study of synthetic polymers including synthesis, mechanisms of formation, structure elucidation, reactivity, properties, and industrial application. Biopolymers also will be considered.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 510  (CHEM 593)  Foundations in Graduate Studies  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An interdisciplinary seminar on topics appropriate to the application of natural sciences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.

CHEM 511  Biochemistry I  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Biochemistry course focused on in-depth structure and function of the four major macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleotides including enzyme function, regulation and kinetics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 512  Biochemistry II  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Continuation of CHEM 511 with focus on intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acid, and amino acids including regulation and thermodynamics
Prerequisite: CHEM 411 or CHEM 511.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 512L  Biochemistry II Lab  2(0-6)  

As Needed.
Biochemistry laboratory focused on biochemical techniques including chromatography, electrophoresis and enzyme kinetics including inhibitors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 512 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 513  Molecular Basis of Disease  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This advanced seminar course explores the molecular nature of disease and engages students in the study of diseases such as Alzheimer's, ALS and Parkinson's using current topical biochemical literature.
Prerequisite: CHEM 411 or CHEM 511.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 519  Instrumental Analysis  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Instrumental techniques in chemical separations, electro-chemistry, atomic, and molecular spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 317 and CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 519L  Instrumental Analysis Lab  2(0-6)  

Spring.
Instrumental Analysis Lab.
Prerequisite: CHEM 317 and CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 519 strongly recommended as corequisite. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 521  Advanced Inorganic Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Study of inorganic chemistry emphasizing symmetry, group theory, bonding, crystallography, spectroscopy, magnetism, photoluminescence, reactivity, thermodynamics, and structural properties.
Prerequisite: CHEM 420.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 525  Environmental Chemistry  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Chemical processes in the air, water and soil. Air, water soil analysis and treatment. Special emphasis upon the problems and effects of industrial and other pollution.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 525L  Environmental Chemistry Lab  2(0-4)  

As Needed.
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 525. Explores sampling and laboratory techniques utilized in the analysis of environmental samples or to address environmental issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 525 strongly recommended as corequisite.

CHEM 529  Advanced Analytical Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
Emphasizes latest developments in applied analytical chemistry, including advanced theory, wet chemical methods, and the design and application of advanced instrumentation.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 419 and CHEM 419L or CHEM 519 and CHEM 519L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

CHEM 531  Advanced Physical Chemistry  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Emphasizes latest developments in applied physical chemistry, including advanced theory, and instrumental and computational applications.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 322.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 560  Forensic Chemistry II  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Investigation of identification techniques for forensic analysis. Topics include arson, biological fluid and drug identification, and DNA analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 260 and CHEM 260L and CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L.
Corequisite: CHEM 560L.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

CHEM 560L  Forensic Chemistry II Laboratory  2(0-4)  

As Needed.
The laboratory will accompany CHEM 560, Forensic Chemistry II lecture.
Prerequisite: CHEM 260 and CHEM 260L and CHEM 302 and CHEM 302L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: CHEM 560 strongly recommended as corequisite. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 578  Practicum in Laboratory Instruction  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Laboratory preparation, instruction and methods under the guidance and supervision of an instructor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (4).

CHEM 588  Internship Defense  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Graduate internship presentation, satisfactory report, and examination for completion of MS degree option within the Graduate Programs in Natural Sciences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 589  Thesis Defense  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Thesis presentation and satisfactory written thesis for completion of MS degree option within the Graduate Programs in Natural Sciences.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor.

CHEM 591  Special Topics  (1-4 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 592  Research  (1-6 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Faculty directed research project for graduate students.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 593  (BIOL 593, CBC 593)  Seminar  1(1-0)  

As Needed.
An interdisciplinary seminar on topics appropriate to the application of natural sciences.
Prerequisite: BIOL 510 or CBC 510 or CHEM 510.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to MS program.

CHEM 595  Independent Study  (1-4 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 598  Internship  (1-4 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Volunteer or paid work experience under the combined supervision of the selected organization and a faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

CHEM 599  Thesis Research  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Thesis Research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).