M.A. Program

      The Chemistry Department, established in 1904, offers rigorous and up-to-date graduate level instruction and research training in the following areas:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry

     The M.A. curriculum is flexible, and programs of study are available for students planning to go into industry, governmental service, the health-oriented professions, and secondary school education.

All students wishing to pursue master's work in Chemistry should consult with one of the advisors listed below.

  • Chemistry
    Professor T. Bandosz, Marshak 1316, 650-6017
  • Biochemistry
    Professor H. Schulz, Marshak 1333, 650-8323

For students wishing to pursue advanced studies in the above areas, the Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered by The City University. The office of the Ph.D. program is at The City University Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016.

Degree Requirements (back to top)

The Graduate Committee may waive any required course. Graduate courses from other departments may be taken if approved by the advisor.


Chemistry Option (back to top)

Required Courses:

  • Chemistry:
    • B1000: Inorganic Chemistry 5
    • B5000: Organic Mechanisms 5
  • Elective Courses
    Chemistry courses chosen from the following (20 cr):
    • A1100: Environmental Chemistry (3 cr.)
    • A1101: Environmental Chemistry Lab (2 cr.)
    • A1200: Environmental Organic Chemistry (3 cr.)
    • A1400: Chemical Information Sources (1 cr.)
    • A8200: Chemistry-Physics-Engineering Seminar I (1 cr.)
    • A8300: Chemistry-Physics-Engineering Seminar II (1 cr.)
    • B3000: Polymer Chemistry (5 cr.)
    • B5100: Organic Synthesis (5 cr.)
    • B5200: Spectroscopy and Structure Proof in Organic Chemistry (5 cr.)
    • B5300: Organometallics (5 cr.)
    • B6000: Quantum Chemistry (5 cr.)
    • B7200: Surface Chemistry and Colloids (5 cr.)
    • B7300: Computers in Chemistry (5 cr.)
    • B8900: Introduction to Research Methodology (5 cr.)
    • B9100: Basic Lab Techniques ( 5 cr.)
    Total Credits: 30

Additional Requirements:

Thesis: There is also the possibility of doing a thesis (offered as Chem B9901-B9905,10 credits). The thesis must be approved by the Graduate Committee.

Comprehensive Examination: A comprehensive examination is required of all students except for those who have completed a thesis. The comprehensive examination includes material from any undergraduate course, plus Chemistry B1000 and Chemistry B5000

Biochemistry Option (back to top)
    Required Courses
    • CHEM A8005: Biochemistry II (3 cr.)
    • BICM 71010: Advanced Biochemistry I (3 cr.)
    • BICM 71020 Advanced Biochemistry II (3 cr.)
    • BICM 71110: Research Techniques in Biochemistry I (4 cr.)
    Two of the following four: 2
    • BICM 72010: Basic Seminar in Biochemistry I (1 cr.)
    • BICM 72020: Basic Seminar inBiochemistry II (1 cr.)
    • BICM 81000: Seminar in Biochemistry (1 cr.)
    • CHEM B9800: Seminar in Biochemistry (1 cr.)
    One of the following two: 3-5
    • CHEM B5000: Organic Mechanisms (5 cr.)
    • BICM 75000: Bioorganic Chemistry (3 cr.)
    One of the following two: 3-4
    • BICM 77000: Physical Biochemistry (3 cr.)
    • PHYS V3800: Biophysics (4 cr.)
    Elective Courses
    • Two approved graduate courses in Biology (One course should be in molecular genetics) 8
    Total Credits 29-32cr.

Additional Requirements

Thesis: Students who wish to complete a thesis must obtain approval by the Graduate Committee.
Comprehensive Examination: A comprehensive examination is required of all students except those who have completed a thesis.

Seminars

The Chemistry Department sponsors weekly seminars on topics of current interest. Advance abstracts of these seminars will be posted in the vicinity of Marshak 1024, and all interested students are invited to attend.

Awards, Scholarships and Prizes

Each year the department presents a number of awards to its outstanding students.
  • Ernest Borek Scholarship
  • Chemistry Scholarship
  • Albert and Frances Hochman Scholarship
  • Donald Sloan Scholarship
  • James A. Whittam Award

 


 

 
Department of Chemistry
Marshak Science Building J-1024
The City College of New York, CUNY
Convent Avenue & 138th Street
New York, New York 10031
   Phone: 212 650-8402
Fax: 212 650-6107

URL: www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/chemistry
Email: chem@sci.ccny.cuny.edu
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Last modified: August 2002.
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