Chemistry B.S./M.S.
Minimum Requirements for Chemistry B.S./M.S. Degree: 138 credits *
* Some concentrations may require greater than 138 credits.
Concentrations: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Environmental Chemistry
Students must earn a C- or better in all the below courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Chemistry Program Requirements 1 | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F105X and CHEM F105L | General Chemistry I and Chemistry F105X Lab | 4 |
| CHEM F106X and CHEM F106L | General Chemistry II and Chemistry F106X Lab | 4 |
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F212 | Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM F321 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F325 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F331 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F332 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F434 | Chemistry Capstone Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHEM F481 | Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM F482 | Seminar | 2 |
| As part of the ACS certification, complete: | ||
| MATH F253X | Calculus III | 4 |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 9-24 | |
Chemistry | ||
Biochemistry and Neuroscience | ||
Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 105-124 | |
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Students must earn a C- or better.
Concentrations
Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (3-4 credits) | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Research and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (2-3 credits) | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Information Storage and Transfer: Molecules and Pathways | ||
| Total Credits | 9-11 | |
Biochemistry and Neuroscience
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Neuroscience Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL F115X and BIOL F115L | Fundamentals of Biology I and BIOL F115X Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL F116X and BIOL F116L | Fundamentals of Biology II and BIOL F116X Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM F450 | Information Storage and Transfer: Molecules and Pathways | 3 |
| CHEM F488 | Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research | 3 |
| Complete 10 credits from the following: 2 | 10 | |
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Genetics and BIOL F260 Laboratory | ||
| Animal Physiology and BIOL F310 Laboratory | ||
| Microbiology and BIOL F342 Laboratory | ||
| Biomedical and Research Ethics | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Infectious Diseases | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Neurochemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
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Courses selected under these areas must meet baccalaureate degree requirements for 39 upper-division credits.
Environmental Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Chemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F314 | Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM F488 | Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research | 3 |
| Complete two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences | ||
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Introduction to Geochemistry | ||
| Soils and the Environment | ||
| Total Credits | 12-14 | |
M.S. portion of the Chemistry B.S./M.S. program with Thesis or Project Requirements
Concentrations: Biochemistry and Neuroscience, Environmental Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| As part of the master's degree requirements complete: | ||
Oral and Written Comprehensive Exam | ||
| Chemistry Program Requirements | ||
| Complete any deficiencies concurrently with this degree. | ||
| Complete two credits of advisory committee-approved seminar courses from the two seminar course choices below. 3 | 2 | |
| Research Presentation Techniques | ||
| Biochemical and Molecular Biology Seminar | ||
| Complete 7-10 credits of courses approved by the advisory committee. | 7-10 | |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete 6-9 credits from relevant advisory-committee-approved graduate-level courses or select one of the following concentrations | 6-9 | |
Biochemistry and Neuroscience | ||
Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Options | ||
| Complete one of the following: 4,5 | 12 | |
Thesis Option | ||
Project Option | ||
| Total Credits | 27-33 | |
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Students in the Biochemistry and Neuroscience concentration should take the Biochemical and Molecular Biology Seminar and students in the Environmental Chemistry concentration should take Research Presentation Techniques.
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The minimum number of credits required is 30. The required M.S. coursework above represents 18 credits. The minimum number of thesis credits required is 6. For the thesis option, the remaining 6 credits can either be thesis credits or courses at the F400 level or higher. For the project option, the remaining 6 credits can be courses at the F400 level or higher.
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No more than 12 thesis credits (CHEM F699) and no more than 6 project credits (CHEM F698).
Options
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F699 | Thesis | 6 |
| Thesis credits or committee-approved courses that are F400-level or higher. 4,6 | 6 | |
| Submit a committee-approved, written research-based thesis proposal and pass an oral comprehensive examination centered on the proposal. | ||
| Complete a committee-approved, research-based written thesis and pass an oral defense of the thesis. | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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The minimum number of credits required is 30. The required M.S. coursework above represents 18 credits. The minimum number of thesis credits required is 6. For the thesis option, the remaining 6 credits can either be thesis credits or courses at the F400 level or higher. For the project option, the remaining 6 credits can be courses at the F400 level or higher.
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Six (6) F400-level credits earned during the B.S. portion of the program count toward the M.S.
Project Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
| Committee-approved courses that are F400-level or higher. 4,6 | 6 | |
| Submit a committee-approved, literature-based written project proposal and pass an oral comprehensive examination centered on the proposal. | ||
| Complete a committee-approved, literature-based written project and pass an oral defense of the project. | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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The minimum number of credits required is 30. The required M.S. coursework above represents 18 credits. The minimum number of thesis credits required is 6. For the thesis option, the remaining 6 credits can either be thesis credits or courses at the F400 level or higher. For the project option, the remaining 6 credits can be courses at the F400 level or higher.
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Six (6) 400-level credits earned during the B.S. portion of the program count toward the M.S.
Concentrations
Biochemistry and Neuroscience
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Neuroscience Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Protein Structure and Function | ||
| Molecular Foundations of Gene Expression | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics | ||
| Cellular Signaling | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Environmental Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Chemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Atmospheric Chemistry | ||
| Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry | ||
| Environmental Fate and Transport | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Admission Requirements
B.S. applicants must complete the following admission requirements:
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Be admitted to the Chemistry baccalaureate program and have at least junior standing;
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Have a 3.0 GPA, and have completed 24 of their undergraduate major requirements;
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Submit a study goal statement;
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Submit a UAF graduate application for admission.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Obtain fundamental chemical knowledge consistent with national standards for chemistry competency
- Attain baccalaureate-level chemistry knowledge in accordance with American Chemical Society Guidelines
- Have problem-solving, laboratory and safety skills
- Have hands-on experience with modern chemical instrumentation
- Effectively communicate their work through oral/audiovisual presentations
- Have writing skills consistent with professional standards
- Attain a level of technical ability and knowledge to function as professionals in their discipline
- Have performed research using technical, safety and problem-solving skills to contribute to their field
- Have communication/presentation skills consistent with professional standards
- Be employed or continue education in the field following graduation
