Research Courses: 

Every chemistry major is required to take 3 credits of additional laboratory work. You have the choice of taking either chemistry 346 or any 500 level laboratory, or you can do independent research by enrolling in any of the 600 level directed study courses.   

In order to enroll in any of the directed study courses below, you must first find a research advisor who will sponsor you to work in his/her lab for the semester.  Both the professor and student should agree on a study plan and determine the number of credits to be earned.  Finally, you must complete a chemistry research authorization form and return it to Dr. Cheri Barta in Chemistry #2110.   Click here for tips on how to find a research advisor.

From the L & S Bulletin: I - Fall Semester, II - Spring Semester, SS - Summer (8-week) Semester  

Level Code: I - Intermediate; A – Advanced

CHEM 299:  Directed Study.  I, II, SS; 1-4 credits* (I).  Open to freshmen and sophomores at the consent of the instructor

CHEM 699: Directed Study.  I, II, SS;  1-6 credits* (A).  Must have junior or senior standing and have consent of the instructor

CHEM 681/682:  Senior Honors thesis.  I, II;  Minimum total of 6 credit for the two semester sequence* (A).  Must be a senior honors candidate, have consent of the instructor, enrolled in chem 681 for the fall and 682 for the spring, must complete a research thesis at the end of the spring semester

CHEM 691/692:  Senior thesis.  I, II;  2-6 credits* (A).  Must be a senior, have consent of the instructor, enrolled in chem 691 for the fall and 692 for the spring, must complete a research thesis at the end of the spring semester

*1 Credit hr = ~5 hrs. of research/week