Chemistry, MS

Program Coordinator: Yu (Frank) Yang (584 Science and Technology Building; 252-328-9811; yangy@ecu.edu)

A minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate work is required, including the completion of a thesis (thesis option) or a major research project (nonthesis option and professional science master’s concentration option).

1. Core - 6-7 s.h.

(Choose two courses from below.)

Note:

These courses can be waived on a course-by-course basis if a student has taken an equivalent course and demonstrates proficiency in that area.

2. Electives - 6-15 s.h.

(Choose one option from below.)

a. Thesis option - 6 s.h.

The thesis option requires 6 s.h. of electives in chemistry or in other natural sciences or mathematics or science education approved by the faculty advisor.

b. Nonthesis option - 9 s.h.

The nonthesis option requires an additional elective course, bringing the requirement to 9 s.h. of electives in chemistry or in other natural sciences or mathematics or science education approved by the faculty advisor. Nonthesis students may substitute 6 s.h. of research for 3 s.h. of the elective coursework.

c. Professional science master’s concentration option - 15 s.h.

The professional science master’s concentration option requires 6 s.h. of electives, plus 9 s.h. of professional skill component courses from the following:

3. Seminar requirement - 2 s.h.

CHEM 6103 - Chemistry Seminar (1 s.h. each; may be repeated)

4. Research skills - 4-13 s.h.

(Choose one option from below.)

a. Thesis option - 13 s.h.

Choose from the following courses:

b. Nonthesis option - 10 s.h.

Choose from the following courses:

c. Professional science master’s concentration option - 4 s.h.

5. Thesis or research project - 3 s.h.

Students must either write a thesis or complete a research project under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty.

(Choose one option from below.)

a. Thesis option - CHEM 7000 (minimum of 3 s.h.)

CHEM 7000 - Thesis

b. Nonthesis option - CHEM 6998 (minimum of 3 s.h.)

CHEM 6998 - Major Research Project

c. Professional science master’s concentration option - CHEM 6998 (minimum of 3 s.h.)

CHEM 6998 - Major Research Project