Sample Course Plans

The sample course plans below are designed to help you envision what a  typical course schedule looks like for each of the program’s three tracks.

 The program offers flexible learning pathways to support your goals; you’ll work with an adviser to tailor your own learning experience.

Course-Based Track (36 credits)

•    At least four courses (12 credits) must be core courses
•    At least three courses (9 credits) must be from classes labeled “RL” (research or laboratory)
•    3 credits of CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar

First Quarter (10 credits) 

•    3 courses (9 credits)
•    CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar (1 credit)

Second Quarter (13 credits) 

•    4 courses (12 credits)
•    CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar (1 credit)

Third Quarter (13 credits) 

•    4 courses (12 credits)
•    CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar (1 credit)

Research Track (36 credits)

•    At least 4 courses (12 credits) must be core courses
•    At least 9 credits of CHEM 600: Graduate Research.
•    3 credits of CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar

First Quarter (10 credits) 

•    2 courses (6 credits)
•    CHEM 600: Graduate Research (3 credits)
•    CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar (1 credit)

Second Quarter (13 credits) 

•    3 courses (9 credits)
•    CHEM 600: Graduate Research (3 credits)
•    CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar (1 credit)

Third Quarter (13 credits) 

•    3 courses (9 credits)
•    CHEM 600: Graduate Research (3 credits)
•    CHEM 590: Departmental Seminar (1 credit)

Research & Thesis Track (48 credits)

First Year (36 credits)

•    All requirements for Research Track

Second Year (12 credits)

•     12 credits of CHEM 700: Graduate Research With Thesis