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CHEMICAL SCIENCES
(Including Chemical Engineering and Chemistry)
Director of the School: Thomas B. Rauchfuss
Correspondence Information: Director of the School of Chemical Sciences, 106 Noyes Laboratory, 505 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.
URL: www.scs.uiuc.edu
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The School of Chemical Sciences consists of the service facilities and the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. Programs leading to the degrees of master of science and doctor of philosophy are offered in each of the two departments as described in the following sections. The school structure is designed to meet the differing
needs o f the two departments and yet retain the advantages of a common approach to overlapping research and educational goals. The school provides service facilities, technical shops, and a placement office. Support for graduate training is available in the form of assistantships, traineeships, and fellowships. Prospective students may obtain application forms and information relevant to their interests from the head of the appropriate department.BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION
The development of molecular and structural biology now enables complex biological molecules to be studied using the methods and techniques of chemistry, to the extent that the interface between chemistry and biology has now become almost seamless. For this reason, an interdisciplinary graduate specialization is available for students enrolled in doctoral degree programs in the participating departments listed above. All students must become proficient in core areas of biomolecular chemistry, including bioch emistry, molecular and structural biology, spectroscopy and physical chemistry of macromolecules, and molecular modeling. The specific course and program emphasis will vary by department because of the broad nature of research in biomolecular chemistry.
The biomolecular chemistry program does not independently admit students or confer graduate degrees. Prospective students should address inquiries to the program office of the participating departments. Students are admitted to the program after their acceptance by one of the participating departments and review by the biomolecular chemistry programming committee in the School of Chemical Sciences. Students admitted to the program must have completed minimal coursework sufficient for admission to the department granting admission, preferably with some concentration at the chemistry-biology interface.
All degree applicants must complete the requirements of the biomolecular chemistry program, as well as certain specified requir ements of the department in which they are enrolled.
CHEMISTRY
Head of the Department: Gregory S. Girolami
Correspondence and Admission Information: Head, Department of Chemistry, 107 Noyes Laboratory, 505 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 333-0711; E-mail: chemadm@scs.uiuc.edu
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The degrees offered in chemistry are the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Chemistry, Master of Science in the Teaching of Chemistry, and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry. This catalog also provides information on a joint program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Physics (see Chemical Physics).
ADMISSION
Graduate College requirements apply. Further, applicants should have at least 25 semester hours in chemistry (properly distributed) and a grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0), to be considered for admission to the graduate programs. Applications from students with less than the usual preparation in chemistry or with grade point averages below 3.0 may be considered on an individual basis. In addition, we ask applicants to submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test and the GRE Chemistry Subject Test.
International students whose native language is not English are required to have a minimum paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 580 (237 on the computer-based test). In addition, teaching is a requirement in the chemistry graduate program, and there are special requirements for applicants whose native language is not English. The University requires a minimum Test of Spoken English (TSE) score of 50. Any applicant whose native language is not English is expected to provide TSE scores in order to receive full consideration for admission and financial aid.
Students who are currently enrolled in other graduate programs are advised that they should complete degree work before moving to another university. While students might be admitted without a degree from their current institution, there must be exceptional circumstances. We require a statement from the applicant detailing the situation and a letter from the applicant's research adviser or department head.
Contact chemistry graduate admissions for further information.
Graduate Teaching Experience
Experience in teaching is considered a vital part of the graduate program and is required as part of the academic work of all Ph.D. candidates in this program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN THE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY
Candidates for the Master of Science in the Teaching of Chemistry must earn four units of credit in chemistry, two units in education, and two units of electives in either education or physical science. Three of the eight units must be 400 level. The courses in chemistry and the electives must be selected with the approval of the adviser. No the sis is required. Questions concerning the Teaching of Chemistry Program should be addressed to Professor S. S. Zumdahl, 108 Chem Annex, 507 South Matthews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.
MASTER of science and master of arts
Eight units of credit are required for the master's degrees. The programs leading to degrees of Master of Arts or Master of Science in Chemistry are designed to be completed in one year of full-time study by students entering without deficiencies. A research thesis is optional. If a thesis is elected, five units of formal courses are required. If a thesis is not elected, an additional three units of formal courses are required. The course program for the nonthesis option must include three units of 400-level courses, two of which must be in chemistry.
Joint JD/MS in Chemistry Degree Program
This joint degree program is intended principally for law students who desire to specialize in an area of law in which expertise in chemistry would be a clear asset.
Students electing the joint degree option will select a major area of emphasis within chemistry that complements their chosen area of legal emphasis. Each student must develop and gain approval of a coherent, focused plan of study that draws upon related coursework in both law and chemistry.
The JD/MS program involves interdisciplinary work and a flexible plan of study. Students earn an MS in Chemistry upon completion of eight units of coursework. Students will also complete 90 hours of law coursework, up to 12 hours of which may be fulfilled by coursework taken in chemistry or otherwise pursuant to a course of scientific study leading to the master's degree in chemistry. Students will consult with a faculty adviser in selecting courses. While enrolled in the Department of Chemistry, students have the opportunity to hold an assistantship with a tuition and service fee waiver. It is possible that joint degree students may accelerate their programs by attending summer sessions o ver one or more summers and thus complete the requirements for both the MS and the JD degrees in three years.
In order to enter the joint degree program, students must be admitted separately to each program. Each program's application requirements and deadlines for admission must be met.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Doctoral programs are offered in a wide range of specialties, including the traditional areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry as well as materials chemistry and chemical biology. Students usually require from three to five years to complete the requirements. A total of 24 units, including thesis credit, is required. The formal course requirements involve 2.5 to 3.5 units of 400-level courses in the major area of interest and two to three units in allied areas or fields. Besides completing formal coursework, students will have a formal review of progress following the completion of coursework, are required to pass an oral preliminary examinatio n on research preparation, and must submit a thesis on original research, which is defended at a final oral examination.
PROGRAM IN BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry offers an area of specialization in biophysical chemistry. The program is flexible and provides the student with basic training in physical chemistry, physical biochemistry and biology. Students electing this area should have a solid background in physics and mathematics. Details of the curriculum are decided individually. Interested students should direct inquiries and applications to the head of the Department of Chemistry.
FINANCIAL AID
Support for graduate students is available through fellowships and assistantships. All candidates are considered for these upon application. Graduate students making normal progress toward their degrees generally receive a tuition waiver as well as a stipend.