1102 Natural Sciences 2
University of California, Irvine,
California, 92697-2025 ::
phone (949) 824-4097 ::
fax (949) 824-8571
Inorganic
Chemistry
Major Requirements:1. Three “Core” classes
2. Two “Out-of-Area” courses
3. Two additional courses
4. Four quarters as a teaching assistant
5. Second year written examination
6. Advancement to candidacy examination (“orals”)
7. Satisfactory completion of a doctoral thesis
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, but one can be petitioned)
3. Keep your GPA above 3.1 to qualify for TA positions.
Other responsibilities of graduate students:
1. Attend every seminar in Inorganic/Organometallic
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 = Inorganic/Organometallic Seminar
- 1-4 units of Chemistry 399
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
Courses for Most Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Ph.D. Students:
Each student must complete one of the following core sequences:
Inorganic Core:
*Chemistry 215– Inorganic Chemistry
*Chemistry 216– Organometallic Chemistry
*Chemistry 217– Physical Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Core:
*Chemistry 201– Organic Reaction Mechanisms 1
*Chemistry 203– Organic Spectroscopy
*Chemistry 204– Organic Synthesis 1
Elective Courses and Quarters Offered:
An appropriate course listed above not in the core
Chemistry 202 Organic Reaction Mechanisms II (S)
Chemistry 205 Organic Synthesis II (S)
Chemistry 220 Bioorganic Chemistry (F)
Chemistry 225 Polymer Chemistry (S)
Chemistry 249 Analytical Spectroscopy (S)
Molec. Biol. Biochem. 203 Structure and Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids (W)
Molec. Biol. Biochem. 204 Structure and Biosynthesis of Proteins (F)
Molec. Biol. Biochem. 207 Advanced Molecular Genetics (W)
Biological Chemistry 210A Biochemistry and Cell Biology (F)
Biological Chemistry 212 Signal Transduction and Growth Control (S)
Physiology and Biophys. 204 Concepts of Biophysics (S)
Physiology and Biophys. 242 Protein Engineering (W of even years)
Each student must complete four of the electives listed above.
Timeline:
1st Year:
Fall Quarter:
1. Coursework (2-3 courses)
2. Teaching: 12-18 hours/week
3. Find research advisor between November 13-27, 2001
Finals end December 7, 2001
After Finals: You have a week or so in the lab before the Holidays. Do background photocopying/reading related to your project, set up your lab bench, etc. Learn about the other research going on in your group.
Winter Quarter:
1. Coursework (2-3 courses)
2. Teaching
3. Research: Train on instruments and in techniques needed for your project, make starting materials, get started.
Spring Quarter:
1. Coursework (1-2 courses)
2. Teaching
3. Research: Your goal is to have your project and background sufficiently well defined so that you can accomplish lots when summer rolls around and you are done with your classes and TA’ing.
2nd Year:
***Add at least one quarter of teaching in later years***
Fall Quarter:
1. Research
2. 2nd year reports due mid-November: Written exam focused on research progress and plans. Inorganic/organometallic students present a short oral presentation of their work.
Winter Quarter:
1. Research
Spring Quarter:
1. Research
2. Advancement to Candidacy Examination: Oral exam focused equally on Research and Original Proposal (typically in May). Includes written proposal and written research report due prior to oral exam (dates to be announced).
3rd-4th Year:
1. Research
2. Plan for either interviewing for jobs or postdoctoral position
5th Year:
1. Research
2. Interview for Jobs, if applicable
3. Sometime this year: Defend Thesis
