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Graduate Catalog 2010-2012
Chemistry
• Dissertation and defense based on original research relevant to Green Chemistry. • All students must acquire at least one semester of teaching or work experience in chemistry, subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director. On first matriculation, all students are given placement tests in the three subdisciplines of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry. Satisfactory performance on a subdiscipline placement test permits enrollment in graduate courses in that area. Students with an unsatisfactory score on any placement test are advised to take one or more appropriate undergraduate courses in that area. Grades of B or better in such remedial undergraduate courses or satisfactory performance on retaking the subdiscipline examination admit the student to graduate course work in that area. Credits received in remedial undergraduate courses are not counted toward fulfilling the degree requirements, although they are counted for purposes of establishing full-time status and eligibility for financial support in the semester in which they are taken.
MS Degree Requirements
For the MS in Chemistry, 33 credits are required from courses, seminars (CHEM 691 and 692), and Thesis Research (CHEM 699), distributed as follows: • Three Fundamental Graduate Courses in Chemistry, one from each of the areas of physical chemistry (CHEM 601 Thermodynamics and Kinetics, CHEM 602 - Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy), inorganic chemistry (CHEM 611 Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis and Analysis, CHEM 612 - Inorganic Chemistry: Structure and Reactivity), and organic chemistry (CHEM 621 – Organic Synthesis and Mechanisms, CHEM 622 - Physical Organic Chemistry). These courses must be passed with grades of B or better. • Three elective courses selected from either the list of Fundamental Graduate Courses in Chemistry, the list of Elective Graduate Courses in Chemistry (CHEM 651, CHEM 658, CHEM 671, CHEM 687, CHEM 688, CHEM 689, CHEM 690, CHEM 696), or elective courses outside of chemistry with the approval of the Graduate Program Director. Beyond this requirement, students are encouraged to take additional elective courses relevant to their programmatic focus. • Literature seminar presentation, based on review of the scientific literature related to a selected topic of current chemical interest. The literature seminar must be completed within the first two years of matriculation. • Thesis and defense based on original research in chemistry. • All students must acquire at least one semester of teaching or work experience in chemistry, subject to approval by the Graduate Program Director.
3. A minimum of 11 credits of elective chemistry courses, chosen from departmental offerings. The student completing these requirements will receive both the BS in chemistry and the MS in chemistry. No degree is awarded until the requirements are complete. To be retained in the program, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 in undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry courses and 3.0 or better in graduate chemistry courses. Admission to this program is by application only. Complete information is available at the department office.
Admission requirements
Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate studies programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication. The Chemistry Program will recommend admission to either the Green Chemistry track of the PhD or the MS program for those applicants who present evidence of their ability to do graduate work with distinction. Applicants should present: 1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (aptitude and advanced tests). Applicants to the MS programs who have graduated from American or Canadian colleges or universities are not required to present these scores but are strongly urged to do so. The GRE is required of all PhD applicants and all master’s applicants with undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions. 2. Three letters of recommendation. 3. A personal statement of purpose in pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry at UMass Boston. 4. Applicants to the PhD program must present a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in all science and mathematics courses. Students intending to pursue the BS/MS must satisfy the University’s undergraduate admissions requirements.
The Master’s Program
The requirements for the MS Program in Chemistry have been designed with a flexibility that accommodates not only students interested in the usual areas of concentration in chemistry, but also those with interests in other, interdisciplinary, chemistry-related fields. As many as nine of the required thirty-three graduate credits may be earned in a related area of study. In addition to the traditional subdivisions within the field of chemistry, candidates may work in such areas as chemical physics and chemical biology, or in such divergent fields as chemical economics, and chemical writing or editing. All candidates for the master of science degree take required courses, one from each of the three areas of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry. A group of elective courses allows the student to specialize in a field of his or her choice. For students hoping to continue their studies in a research-oriented PhD program, the curriculum offers the opportunity for both extensive course work and a research project. This flexible program is designed for recent graduates as well as for people who hold positions in high schools, community colleges, and industry and who are seeking advancement through further professional training. Attempts will be made to arrange schedules for those who must study part-time.
The BS/MS Degree in Chemistry
The Chemistry Department offers a combined BS/MS, designed to offer talented and motivated students the opportunity to attain a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. Students who plan to enter this program should have a solid high school record, particularly in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and English.
Teaching and research Assistantships
The Chemistry Department offers a limited number of teaching assistantships to highly qualified new and continuing students in its MS program and PhD programs. Students in the BS/MS program who have achieved at least 120 credits may also be eligible for teaching assistantships. These awards, which include a stipend, waiver of tuition and some fees, and a health insurance benefit, require recipients to serve as laboratory instructors in certain of the Chemistry
BS/MS Degree Requirements
Requirements for this degree include 1. All the chemistry courses required for the BS. 2. The requirements for the MS degree in chemistry.
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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
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Green Chemistry
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Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
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Creative Writing
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Education
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Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
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Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
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International Management
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Applied Linguistics
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Population Health
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Applied Physics
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International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
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School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
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Index
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