MNS in Applied Chemistry

                                                             Suggested Coursework

 

Core Course Requirements for the MNS Degree

Refresher Courses

Chemistry Courses for Area of Emphasis

Courses for Complementary Area and Electives

 
The required coursework for the MNS in Applied Chemistry is spelled out in the Graduate Bulletin and is summarized below.  Note that the Area of Emphasis should always be Chemistry.  The Complementary Area will depend upon your personal choices.  For example, if you choose the Forensic Chemistry Option, your Complementary Area will be Forensic Chemistry.  For a description of any of the courses listed on this page, visit the Course Descriptions page.

Curriculum A

Courses
Note
Hours
Area of Emphasis
Areas of emphasis are restricted to disciplines in the natural sciences.
15-18
Complementary Area
May be chosen from any department in the University.
6
Thesis
An oral defense of the thesis is required.
6
Electives
May be chosen from any department or discipline, with no restriction on the total number of hours from any department or discipline.
2-5
Total

 
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Curriculum B

Students may choose to do a thesis or a comprehensive scholarly paper and the writing of a comprehensive examination in the area of emphasis in lieu of a thesis.

Courses
Note
Hours
Area of Emphasis
Areas of emphasis are restricted to disciplines in the natural sciences.
18
Complementary Area
May be chosen from any department in the University.
6
Electives
May be chosen from any department or discipline, with no restriction on the total number of hours from any department or discipline.
8
Total

 
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Chemistry-Specific Courses

Refresher Courses

The following remedial courses may need to be taken depending upon your undergraduate background and preparation and your performance on placement exams given in the subjects of Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry upon your arrival in the Department:

CH511 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (2 credit hours)

CH540 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (2 credit hours)

CH571 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis (2 credit hours)

These courses are the same as CH310, CH341/ CH342, and CH271 in the Southeast Missouri State University Undergraduate catalog, and include lab, but graduate students receive only two hours of credit. A maximum of 2 hours of refresher courses may count as elective credit towards the M.N.S. in Applied Chemistry degree.

Chemistry Degree Requirements

In addition to the above core curriculum, the following courses are required on all M.N.S. in Applied Chemistry degrees.

Course Number
Course Title
Hours
CH607
Introduction to Research and Chemical Literature-Areas of emphasis are restricted to disciplines in the natural sciences.
3
CH608
CH609
Seminar
0
Seminar-Students sign up for either CH608 or CH609 each semester they are enrolled. Enrollment in CH609 is limited to the one semester in which the student gives a seminar presentation.
1
CH681-683
Internship in Chemistry1
1-3
CH691-695
Research1
3-5
 
Course Number
Course Title
Hours
Select one of these courses:
3
CH611
Topics in Physical Chemistry
CH641
Topics in Organic and Biological Chemistry
CH663
Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
CH675
Topics in Analytical Chemistry2

1. A total of six hours of research/internship must be completed. The internship component is required but is limited to a maximum of three hours.

 

2. This course is strongly recommended for students choosing the Forensic Chemistry Option.

 

Course Choices for Core and Applied Chemistry Requirements and Electives

 

In addition to the required and elective Chemistry courses listed above, following is a list of elective courses you may consider taking from the Chemistry, Biology, Criminal Justice, Mathematics, and Computer Science Departments and the School of Graduate Studies.

 
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Chemistry Department Courses
CH531 Biochemistry I 3
CH532 Biochemistry II 2
CH533 Biochemistry Laboratory 2
CH545 Organic Preparations and Characterization 3
CH547 Advanced NMR Techniques 2
CH563 Inorganic Chemistry 4
CH565 Inorganic Preparations 2
CH575 Chemical Instrumentation 4
CH611 Topics in Physical Chemistry 3
CH641 Topics in Organic & Biological Chemistry 3
CH663 Topics in Inorganic Chemistry 3
CH675 Topics in Analytical Chemistry 3
CH688-689 Problems in Chemistry 1-2
Chemistry Department Courses Taught by SEMO Regional Crime Laboratory Staff
FS550 Crime Laboratory I: Microscopy 2
FS552 Crime Laboratory II: Bloods and Fluids 2
FS601 Problems in Forensic Science: evidence collection and preservation 1
FS603 Problems in Forensic Science: expert witness testimony not offered currently
Biology Department Courses
BI501 Fundamental Concepts of Genetics 1
BI616 Cell and Molecular Biology I 3
BI650 Molecular Biology Investigations 3
BI653 Occupational Health 3
BO501 Fundamental Concepts of Botany 1
Criminal Justice Department Courses
CJ600 The Criminal Justice System: An Overview 3
Mathematics Department Courses
MA523 Probability and Statistics I 3
MA524 Probability and Statistics II 3
MA580 Experimental Design and Analysis of Variance 3
MA623 Statistical Analysis for Forensic Science 3
Computer Science Department Courses
CS683 Bioinformatics 3
School of Graduate Studies Courses
GR691 Methods of Research 3

 

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