Department of Chemistry
Dr. David Sammeth, Department Chair
Ivan Hilton Science Center, Room 232
505-454-3244
FAX: 505-454-3202
E-mail: d7sammeth@nmhu.edu
- Mission of the Chemistry Master’s Program
- Faculty
- Admission Requirements
- Master of Science in Applied Chemistry (MS)
- Course descriptions
Mission of the Chemistry Master’s Program
The master of science in chemistry provides training for those who wish to advance their careers in research, industry, government service or teaching. The master of science degree permits the graduate to enter the work force at a level higher than that of a BS graduate. It also prepares students for the rigors of a more advanced professional PhD program of study. Course preparation and advisement are available for students who choose to enter professional schools to study for careers in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy, etc. The Chemistry Program includes the study of inorganic, analytical, physical, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, with applied emphases in medicinal and materials chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and environmental chemistry. This program requires a research project culminating in an original thesis for each student. The chemistry concentration prepares candidates for entry into the chemistry profession or for PhD work.
The department is housed in the new Ivan Hilton Science Center. Modern laboratory research spaces with state-of-the-art safety and teaching features provide students with hands-on, student-centered learning environments. Chemical instrumentation includes: high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (nmr), X-ray diffraction equipment, gas and liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometer, IR/UV-visible spectrophotometer, and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL). Students who major in chemistry are expected to become fully competent in the use of the instruments by the time they graduate. Students gain a practical perspective on chemistry through involvement with research projects. Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue exciting careers in industry and government, or advance to doctoral studies.
- Joerg Kutzner, Ph.D. (analytical chemistry)
- David Sammeth, Ph.D. (physical chemistry, spectroscopy)
- Jan Shepherd, Ph.D. (organic, biochemistry)
- Alan Thomas, Ph.D. (inorganic chemistry)
- Tatiana Timofeeva, Ph.D. (physical chemistry, crystallography)
Admission Requirements
Chemistry (MS)
Concentration:
Applied Chemistry
- Statement of Educational Goals
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts from all previously attended regionally accredited institutions (3.0 GPA or higher) Will consider those who do not meet the GPA requirement.
- Resume
Degree requirements:
Master of Science in Applied Chemistry (MS)
Required courses: 28 credit hours
Required courses: 28 credit hours
CHEM 5190 Chemistry Lab 7 (3)
CHEM 5410 Reaction Mechanisms (3)
CHEM 6210 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 6710 Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
CHEM 6720 Quantum Chemistry (3)
CHEM 6910 Chemistry Colloquium* (1/1)
*Taken for two semesters to equal a total of two credit hours
CHEM 6990 Thesis* (8)
*A minimum of eight credits is required; students must register for a least one credit hour per term until the thesis is completed, which may exceed the eight-credit hour minimum.
Choose one of the following:
CHEM 5610 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3)
CHEM 5810 Biochemistry 1 (3)
Electives: 6 credit hours
Choose at least six credits in graduate courses from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physics, or other appropriate disciplines with approval of a graduate adviser.
Degree Total: 34 credit hours
Chemistry (CHEM), Courses in
CHEM 5190. Chemistry Laboratory 7 (3); 0, 6 Alt, Sp
Chemical instrumentation laboratory uses modern separation, purification, and instrumental analysis techniques including such techniques as NMR, GC-MS, FT-IR, fluorescence, HPLC, capillary electrophoresis (CE), X-ray diffraction (powder and single crystal XRD) and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3210 or 3220 are required; CHEM 3170 and CHEM 3720 are recommended. Previous NMHU CHEM 519.
CHEM 5350 – 6350. Selected Topic in Chemistry (3); Var
Course in topic or topics in chemistry. May be repeated with change of content. Previous NMHU CHEM 535 – 635.
CHEM 5410. Reaction Mechanisms (3); Var
This course covers theoretical organic chemistry including molecular orbital theory, photochemistry, orbital symmetry, and reaction mechanisms. Previous NMHU CHEM 541.
CHEM 5420. Synthetic Chemistry (3); Var
This course is an advanced treatment of synthetic organic and in- organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms. Previous NMHU CHEM 542.
CHEM 5500-6500. Seminar in Chemistry (1 – 3 VC); Fa, Sp
Seminar course in a topic or topics in chemistry. Previous NMHU CHEM 550 – 650.
CHEM 5550. Chemistry Research Seminar (1); Fa, Sp
Graduate students participating in a chemical research project will make one or two 30- minute presentations on their project to faculty members and other graduate and undergraduate students registered in the course. In addition, the students will participate in the discussion evolving from other students’ presentations. Previous NMHU CHEM 555.
CHEM 5590. Fundamental Principles of Laboratory Safety (1); Fa
This course is an introduction to the principles of laboratory safety including the proper use of emergency safety equipment and personal protective equipment, instructions for the safe handling, labeling, storage and disposal of chemicals, and safety in the biology and physics labs. Emphasis will be placed on preparing science educators in safety procedures. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Previous NMHU CHEM 559.
CHEM 5610. Inorganic Chemistry 1 (3); Alt, Fa
This course covers quantum mechanical approach to chemical bonding, crystal and ligand field theory, acid/base theories, and transition metal chemistry. Previous NMHU CHEM 561.
CHEM 5620. Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3); Alt, Sp
This course is a continuation of CHEM 561. Topics include metal, transition metal, and non-metal inorganic topics and symmetry as related to spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 5610. Previous NMHU CHEM 562.
CHEM 5730. Chemical Kinetics (3); Var
This course is an in-depth study of chemical reaction kinetics. Previous NMHU CHEM 573.
CHEM 5810. Biochemistry 1 (3); Fa
An introduction to the chemistry of biologically important molecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; physical properties, mechanisms of action, and enzyme kinetics. Prerequisites or corequisites: CHEM 3420. Previous NMHU CHEM 581.
CHEM 5820. Biochemistry 2 (3); Sp
This course is a continuation of CHEM 5810. Prerequisite: CHEM 5810. Previous NMHU CHEM 582.
CHEM 6210. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3); Var
This course is an in-depth treatment of chemical equilibria involving topics in acid/base, solubility, electro-chemistry, complexion reactions, and the theory of separations. Previous NMHU CHEM 621.
CHEM 6710. Chemical Thermodynamics (3); Alt, Fa
This course is an in-depth study of chemical thermodynamics. Previous NMHU CHEM 671.
CHEM 6720. Quantum Chemistry (3); Alt, Sp
This course is an in-depth study of spectroscopy and quantum mechanics. Previous NMHU CHEM 672.
CHEM 6900. Independent Study in Chemistry (1-4 VC); Fa, Sp, Su
Independent study arranged with an instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Previous NMHU CHEM 690.
CHEM 6910. Chemistry Colloquium (1); Fa, Sp
Students and faculty discuss current research problems. May be repeated for credit. Course must be taken twice to fulfill program requirement. Previous NMHU CHEM 691.
CHEM 6920. Independent Research in Chemistry (1-4 VC); Fa, Sp, Su
Independent research arranged with an instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Previous NMHU CHEM 692.
CHEM 6990. Thesis (1 – 8 VC); Fa, Sp, Su
Individual research and writing in preparation of a graduate thesis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Previous NMHU CHEM 699.
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