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www.fresnostate.edu California State University, Fresno 2014-2015 CATALOG | 208
The California State University, Fresno graduate program in chemistry is primarily oriented toward two groups of students:
students who are preparing themselves for employment in chemistry-based occupations (including teaching) and students
interested in additional training in chemistry and biochemistry to prepare for advanced Ph.D. graduate work.
For students in the first category, the program stresses strengthening the student's chemistry background while also providing
advanced training in both theory and research - training that is very beneficial in today's competitive job market. Furthermore,
the program also strives to meet local and regional needs for individuals with advanced training in chemistry and biochemistry,
needs that are strongly tied to the agricultural nature of the valley.
For students in the second category, the program's emphasis on improving chemistry background and basic research skills
prepares students for work at the Ph.D. level and enhances their chances for success.
Master of Science Degree Requirements
The Master of Science degree program in Chemistry assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State
University, Fresno B.S. in chemistry. Each new student is required to take the Diagnostic Placement Examinations in four
fields of chemistry (physical, organic, analytical, and inorganic or biochemistry) to provide a basis for program planning.
These are taken at the beginning of the first semester of residence. Twenty-one of the 30 units required for the degree must be
in chemistry.
(See also Admission to Graduate Standing, Advancement to Candidacy, Program Requirements, and Criteria for Thesis and
Project.)
Graduate-Level Writing Proficiency Requirement
The completion of the following two components will satisfy the writing requirement:
1. successful completion of CHEM 260 with a grade of B or better, and
2. completion of a formal paper on the student's research to be submitted at the beginning of the fall semester of the second
year. The paper should be of sufficient length (at least 2,000 words) to allow proper evaluation by a two-member review
committee that includes the research director.
Master of Science Program Development
Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student prepares and submits a coherent program individually designed
according to Plan A or Plan B listed in the copy that follows. Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's
record and performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations.
Plan A
M.S. with Thesis
• Courses in chemistry, including at least 24 units in 200 series (see specific requirements) (24 units)
• Approved electives in chemistry or related fields (6 units)
• Total (30 units)
Specific requirements: CHEM 201 (1 unit); 280 (at least 2 units); 295 (2 units); 299 (4 units); and 3 units each from 4 of
the 5 following groupings: (i) CHEM 215, (ii) 220 or 222, (iii) 225, or 227, (iv) 230 or 235, (v) 241A or 242. CHEM 260
recommended.
Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record and his or her performance on the departmental
diagnostic examinations.
Plan B
M.S. with Comprehensive Examination
• Courses in chemistry, including at least 24 units in 200 series (see specific requirements) (24 units)
• Approved courses in chemistry or related fields may include biology, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, etc.)
according to the student's objective (6 units)
• Total (30 units)
Specific requirements: CHEM 201 (1 unit); 280 (at least 2 units); 295 (2 units); and 3 units each from 4 of the 5 following
groupings: (i) CHEM 215, (ii) 220 or 222, (iii) 225 or 227, (iv) 230 or 235, (v) 241A or 242.
Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record and his or her performance on the departmental
diagnostic examinations.
Object Description
| Title | 2014-15 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2014-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
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| Full Text Search | www.fresnostate.edu California State University, Fresno 2014-2015 CATALOG | 208 The California State University, Fresno graduate program in chemistry is primarily oriented toward two groups of students: students who are preparing themselves for employment in chemistry-based occupations (including teaching) and students interested in additional training in chemistry and biochemistry to prepare for advanced Ph.D. graduate work. For students in the first category, the program stresses strengthening the student's chemistry background while also providing advanced training in both theory and research - training that is very beneficial in today's competitive job market. Furthermore, the program also strives to meet local and regional needs for individuals with advanced training in chemistry and biochemistry, needs that are strongly tied to the agricultural nature of the valley. For students in the second category, the program's emphasis on improving chemistry background and basic research skills prepares students for work at the Ph.D. level and enhances their chances for success. Master of Science Degree Requirements The Master of Science degree program in Chemistry assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno B.S. in chemistry. Each new student is required to take the Diagnostic Placement Examinations in four fields of chemistry (physical, organic, analytical, and inorganic or biochemistry) to provide a basis for program planning. These are taken at the beginning of the first semester of residence. Twenty-one of the 30 units required for the degree must be in chemistry. (See also Admission to Graduate Standing, Advancement to Candidacy, Program Requirements, and Criteria for Thesis and Project.) Graduate-Level Writing Proficiency Requirement The completion of the following two components will satisfy the writing requirement: 1. successful completion of CHEM 260 with a grade of B or better, and 2. completion of a formal paper on the student's research to be submitted at the beginning of the fall semester of the second year. The paper should be of sufficient length (at least 2,000 words) to allow proper evaluation by a two-member review committee that includes the research director. Master of Science Program Development Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student prepares and submits a coherent program individually designed according to Plan A or Plan B listed in the copy that follows. Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record and performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations. Plan A M.S. with Thesis • Courses in chemistry, including at least 24 units in 200 series (see specific requirements) (24 units) • Approved electives in chemistry or related fields (6 units) • Total (30 units) Specific requirements: CHEM 201 (1 unit); 280 (at least 2 units); 295 (2 units); 299 (4 units); and 3 units each from 4 of the 5 following groupings: (i) CHEM 215, (ii) 220 or 222, (iii) 225, or 227, (iv) 230 or 235, (v) 241A or 242. CHEM 260 recommended. Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record and his or her performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations. Plan B M.S. with Comprehensive Examination • Courses in chemistry, including at least 24 units in 200 series (see specific requirements) (24 units) • Approved courses in chemistry or related fields may include biology, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, etc.) according to the student's objective (6 units) • Total (30 units) Specific requirements: CHEM 201 (1 unit); 280 (at least 2 units); 295 (2 units); and 3 units each from 4 of the 5 following groupings: (i) CHEM 215, (ii) 220 or 222, (iii) 225 or 227, (iv) 230 or 235, (v) 241A or 242. Other courses may be specified after examination of the student's record and his or her performance on the departmental diagnostic examinations. |
