Students planning a thesis are expected to begin the research effort in Senior Research or Honors Research prior to their senior year. This program is generally pursued by students interested in studying science from a more interdisciplinary perspective. Capstone options include Senior Thesis and one or more structured experiences. Students planning a thesis are expected to begin the research effort in Senior Research or Honors Research prior to their senior year. Advisers work to insure that students complete a program that meets their needs and are aware of career and graduate school opportunities.
Advisers meet regularly with students.
Deficiencies in these requirements may necessitate additional coursework, and may increase the number of course credit hours required for an advanced degree. Special Requirements for Graduate Students Proficiency examinations are given to all incoming graduate students during the University's enrollment period at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. There are four proficiency examinations, one each in the areas of inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. These examinations cover well-defined areas as outlined by the undergraduate chemistry courses and textbooks employed at major universities. It is extremely important that students realize the significance of these examinations, since they are used by the departmental Graduate Committee to ensure proper placement of each graduate student.