Ph.D. REQUIREMENTS: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

For Current Graduate Students

First Year

Advisory Exams
Take required Analytical Major courses

Chem. 621, 630 ("Problem Solving")
and any two of the following courses:
Chem. 622, 623, 624, 625, 628, 630 ("Special Topics")

Begin accumulating Minor credits
Enroll in and attend Analytical Seminars (Chemistry 920)
Join a research group by November 15 / Begin Research (Chemistry 993)

Second Year

Enroll in and attend Analytical Seminars (Chemistry 920)
Finish required coursework (Major and Minor credits)
File Minor Agreement Form (submit halfway through coursework) - Obtain form from Chemistry Graduate Office.
Thesis Background Presentation (written and oral)
Present Analytical Seminar
Continue Research

Third Year

Enroll in and attend Analytical Seminars (Chemistry 920)
Continue Research
Original Research Proposal
File Request for Preliminary Warrant 3 weeks prior to defense - Obtain from Chemistry Graduate Office.

Fourth (and subsequent) Year(s)

Enroll in and attend Analytical Seminars (Chemistry 920)
Continue Research
Write and defend Ph.D. Thesis
File Ph.D. Final Oral Committee Approval Form 3 weeks before oral exam - Obtain from Chemistry Graduate Office.