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ChaMP
The two-year coursework curriculum for ChaMP students is given below. Deviations from this course plan are expected and can be made following consultation with faculty advisors.
Year 1
Three quarter Teaching Requirement for the M.S. Degree, 4 quarters Teaching required for Ph.D.
Chemistry 206 Chemistry Laboratory Skills
Chemistry 208 Mathematics for Chemists
Chemistry 231A Time Independent Quantum Mechanics
Chemistry 231B Time Dependent Quantum Mechanics
Chemistry 231C Molecular Spectroscopy
Chemistry 230 Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetic Theory
Chemistry 232A Thermodynamics and Introduction to Statistical Mechanics
Chemistry 232B Advanced Topics in Statistical Mechanics
Physics 229A Computational Methods
Physics 229 B or Computational Methods
Physics 228* Electromagnetism
Physics 133 or Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics
Chemistry 236 Concepts in Solid State
March 15 - Last date to choose Research Advisor
Late June - Cumulative Exam
(Optional: can take at end of 2nd year
instead).
Consists of two sessions each with 6 questions from core classes. Must pass 4 questions, any 2 of 2 questions from each session.
Consists of two sessions each with 6 questions from core classes. Must pass 4 questions, any 2 of 2 questions from each session.
Summer - Research for Master’s Thesis
Year 2
Take Elective Courses, *In the second
year, a Chemistry student is
strongly encouraged to take Physics 222 Hydrodynamics. For Fall 2004,
because of the transition period, Physics 222 will not be offered.
Physics students will take one of the second year electives in their
first year and take Physics 222 their second year. They will need to
consult the faculty advisor about the choice of electives.
Advancement to Candidacy for Master’s Degree
Must apply for Advancement 1 quarter prior to earning the degree.
Begin Preparing Master’s Thesis
A Masters Thesis is based on a
research project supervised by an
advisor, and evaluated by the student's committee. The M.S.
Thesis need be of no specified length or format, but must report
significant findings in readable, meaningful form, and must reveal the
student's general grasp of the field and awareness of related work.
Usually, the format is similar to that of a research publication.
Each student will be assigned a committee of three faculty members who
must approve the thesis.
Submit Master’s Thesis
ELECTIVES (Choose 7 courses, (4 can be Research)
Students may choose from these
courses or propose alternative courses
requiring
advisor approval. Independent research may NOT be used as an elective. Elective
selections are periodically updated. The UCI Course Catalog reflects the most
current course information.
advisor approval. Independent research may NOT be used as an elective. Elective
selections are periodically updated. The UCI Course Catalog reflects the most
current course information.
CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS
Chemistry 213 Chemical Kinetics
Chemistry 225 Polymer Chemistry
Chemistry 226/P226 Materials Science of Polymers
Chemistry 232C Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
Chemistry 233 Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Chemistry 248 Electro Chemistry
Chemistry 249 Analytical Spectroscopy
Physics 134 Intro to Modern Optics
Physics 213C Modern Optics
Physics 224 Discoveries and Inventions of Mod. Physics
Physics 233A Fund. Of Biomed Imaging Systems
Physics 233B Fund. Of Biomed Imaging Systems
Physics 238A Condensed Matter Physics
ENGINEERING
Engineering ECE 278 Laser and Photonics
Engineering MSE 201 Introduction to Polymer Science
Engineering MSE259A Electron Microscopy
Years 3 - 6
Advancement to Candidacy for P.h.D. (Orals)
The candidacy examination is expected
to be completed within a year of
starting the Ph.D. program. The exam is comprised of two parts:
a) an original research proposal, outside the immediate field of
specialization of the student; b) a report on research accomplished and
plans for completion of the Ph.D. thesis.
Dissertation:
A dissertation will be required
without exception for the Ph.D.
degree. The Ph.D. dissertation need be of no specified length or
format, but must report results of an original piece of work in
readable, meaningful form, at the same time revealing the student's
general grasp of the field and awareness of related work.
Roughly, a criterion for acceptability will be that the dissertation -
probably in condensed form - would be suitable for publication in a
recognized journal. A final oral dissertation defense will be
required of Ph.D. candidates.
To remain in good standing in graduate program:
1. Earn “B” or better in “core” courses.
2. Earn “B” or better in other courses (a “B–” is a failing grade in the Graduate School).
3. Keep your GPA above 3.1 to qualify for TA positions.
Other responsibilities of graduate students:
1. Attend every physical seminar (Tuesdays at 4 PM, Rowland Hall 104).
2. Attend Departmental Colloquia, Special Lectureships, and Symposia.
Units:
***Sign up for 12-16 units every quarter***
- 4 units for each class
- 1 unit of Chemistry 290 = Physical Departmental Seminar
- 1-4 units of Chemistry 399 = University Teaching with Dr. Arasasingham) when serving as TA.
After you have joined a research group, add the following to make 16 units:
- 2-12 units of Chemistry 280 (Research)
- 4 units of Chemistry 291 (Research Seminar)
- Continue to take 1 unit of Chemistry 290
