REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT A NEW
DEGREE PROGRAM
PhD in Applied Chemistry
Delaware State University
Department of Chemistry
November 2007
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A NEW PhD PROGRAM
IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
Date: ___November, 2007
Department: _____Chemistry
HEGIS Discipline Specialty Title: _________Applied Chemistry PhD Program_____________
HEGIS Discipline Specialty Number: ______________________________________________
Level: Bachelor ____________ Master __________ Doctoral ____________X _______
Program Tracks: _____________ ____________ _ ___ ______________________ ____ _
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
A. Describe the proposed degree program and associated degree program tracks
The Department of Chemistry proposes to offer a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied
Chemistry. The program will focus on several areas of applied chemistry including
polymer chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, hydrogen storage, etc.
Students entering the program must formulate a course of study and research in
consultation with the graduate program director (or with the student’s thesis advisor once
an advisor has been chosen). Although course work and seminar presentation/oral exam
are important aspects in the program, the student’s primary focus and devotion is on an
independent research project in their chosen field. To accomplish this objective students
are expected to join a research group in their second semester in the program, but no later
than their third semester. A PhD dissertation based on independent publishable original
research must be defended in an oral presentation before the student’s PhD dissertation
committee in a formal presentation once the research is completed.
B. List the educational objectives of the program.
The PhD program in Applied Chemistry is designed to enhance the student's skills and
knowledge in chemistry so as to develop a well rounded scientist. Additionally, the
student will be informed of recent trends in industrial and academic research.
Students completing this program will:
1)
Possess the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in private
industry, government and academic positions;
2)
Be able to develop and carry out an original program of research in
areas of applied chemistry.
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C. Indicate the relation of the program to other programs currently offered at the
University the Common use of (1) courses, (2) faculty, (3) facilities, and (4) other
resources.
The new PhD program will complement and strengthen the existing MS program in
Applied Chemistry. In order to make the best use of available resources, the Chemistry
Department PhD program will draw upon courses, faculty, facilities and other resources
from other departments of the university. Appropriate courses from other departments
will be listed as electives.
D. Identify similar programs offered elsewhere in Delaware.
The University of Delaware is operating a PhD program in Chemistry that is similar to
the proposed program. However, the proposed program will focus on applied chemistry.
This program is expected to also attract a more diversified student body consisting of
minorities, women and foreign students because of the demographics of the existing
student body at DSU.
E. List the names of institutions with similar offerings regarded as high quality
programs by the developers of the proposed program.
To our knowledge, only very few universities offer high quality PhD programs in
Applied Chemistry. They include,
(1) Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, USA;
(2) University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;
(3) Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA6102, Australia.
The University of Delaware offers a PhD program in Chemistry. Currently no Applied
Chemistry PhD programs are offered in Delaware.
F. List other institutions visited or consulted in developing this proposal. Also list any
consultant reports, committee findings, and simulations (cost), enrollment shift,
induced course load matrix, etc. generated in planning the proposed program.
Dr. Susan Jansen-Varnum (Temple), Dr. Portia Yarborough (Dupont ), Dr. Kreutzer
(Dupont), Dr. Tolman (John’s Hopkins)
II. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAM
A. Narrative statement - Describe the proposed program as it relates to:
1. the institutional mission;
Delaware State University seeks to serve a diverse student population with a broad
range of programs in instruction, service and research, so that graduates will be
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competent, productive, and contributing citizens. The proposed PhD program in
Applied Chemistry will not only help the University in fulfilling this goal, but it will
also promote research activities among students and faculty members. The proposed
program will prepare more minority students to offer meaningful contributions to the
American workforce.
2. overall state plans (higher education and service programs);
Delaware has the highest number of educated degree holders per capita in the United
States. However, these degree holders are concentrated in the northern part of
Delaware. A doctoral degree program in Applied Chemistry will be unique and vital
to central and southern Delaware.
3. student demand (for graduate and baccalaureate professional programs, cite
manpower needs' in Delaware and elsewhere);
Minorities are traditionally underrepresented in the field of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Also, there is a shortage of minority PhD
chemists in Delaware and in the nation. The Chemistry Department currently has
twelve full time graduate students in its MS degree program. It is anticipated that
many of these students will be interested in transferring into the new PhD program in
Applied Chemistry.
4. the strengthening of the existing undergraduate and graduate academic
programs of the College;
The proposed doctoral program will strengthen our existing undergraduate and
Master’s graduate programs. Some of the doctoral students will be employed as
teaching assistants to tutor and/or teach our lower level undergraduate courses. In
addition, the establishment of the proposed PhD program will enhance the reputation
of the Chemistry Department, attracting both undergraduate and master level students
to the department.
B. Enrollment
1. Project enrollment for four years giving the basis for the projections.
The Chemistry Department currently has twelve full-time graduate students in its MS
degree program. It is anticipated that about half of these may be interested in
transferring into the new PhD program in Applied Chemistry. With these numbers in
place, we anticipate that there will be no difficulty in recruiting four to six additional
students annually into the PhD program. Some of these will be foreign and/or transfer
students. It is anticipated that the total number of graduate students enrolled in the
chemistry department’s graduate programs will reach 20 in four years and level off at
this value.
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2. Project total graduate enrollment by numbers and race using the chart below:
Year 1 (2008)
Year 2 (2009)
Year 3 (2010) Year 4 (2011)
BLACK
5
8
10
12
WHITE
1
2
3
4
OTHER
TOTALS
1
7
2
12
3
16
4
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III. PROGRAM REOUIREMENTS AND CURRICULUM
A. Admission. List the following:
1. Admissions requirements for proposed program (indicate minimum requirements
and general requirements).
For admission to this program, applicants must show evidence that they have earned the
bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or a related field, at an accredited college or university
and possess the ability to carry out graduate work of high quality. Applicants for degree
status should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a
4-point scale) and a scholastic average of 3.00 in their undergraduate major. If a student
has a GPA less than 3.0, the student may be conditionally recommended for acceptance
into the program with the recommendation of the Chemistry Department PhD program
committee. The PhD program committee will consist of 3 members of the Chemistry
department faculty at the level of assistant professor and above with the Chemistry
Department chair as the 4th ex officio member.
If a student does not have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry but has taken enough
undergraduate chemistry credits at an accredited college or university, the student may be
recommended for acceptance into the PhD program by the Chemistry Department PhD
program committee. Applicants should have at least twenty-four (24) credit hours in
chemistry, including six credits in organic chemistry, six credits in physical chemistry,
six credits in physics and six credits of calculus. Applicants not meeting the minimum
requirements must satisfy these requirements during the first year of graduate study in
order to continue.
2. Documents to be submitted for admission.
Applicants must submit a completed application package that includes the application,
the application fee, three letters of recommendation by persons who are acquainted with
their potential for graduate study in their discipline, one (1) official transcript from each
college or university attended, and a completed essay. Official scores on the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) or its equivalent will be required during matriculation. The
test scores must not be more than five years old. For foreign students, the official score
of TOEFL will be required. The test score must be no more than 2 years old. The
Chemistry Department PhD program committee will review and recommend for
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approval/disapproval all applications to the PhD program.
B. Degree requirements. List the following:
1. Total hours required.
The PhD program in Applied Chemistry requires the completion of 30 credit hours of
coursework excluding research and dissertation. The students must have a total of 60
credit hours consisting of the coursework, thesis, seminar and other work at the
completion of their PhD.
2. Proportion of courses open only to graduate students to be required in program
(graduate programs only).
100% of the required courses must be at the graduate level.
3. Grades required.
The grading system adheres to the academic standards in the most recent Graduate
Catalog.
4. Credit accepted for transfer.
Applicants admitted to the PhD program may transfer graduate credits from another
accredited institution toward the PhD degree. This transfer would be done in accordance
with the policies specified in the University’s graduate catalogue. Supporting
documentation must be provided by the student with the request for transfer of credit.
The Chemistry Department PhD program committee must give prior approval of the
graduate credits. The transfer credit must be directly related to the student’s program of
study and must have been completed not more than five (5) years prior to the student’s
date of application.
5. Other requirements: residence, comprehensive exams, thesis, dissertation, clinical
and field experience, etc.
Students accepted into the PhD program will be advised by the graduate program director
until the student chooses a research advisor. The student should choose a PhD advisor by
the start of the second semester or by the start of the third semester at the latest. Upon
choosing a research advisor, the students should choose a PhD advisory/thesis committee.
The PhD advisory/thesis committee should consist of the research advisor and 2 other
faculty members (at the level of assistant professor or above) and one faculty member (at
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the level of assistant professor or above) outside the department. The outside member
may be either members of another department of DSU or a faculty member at another
university. The student’s PhD advisory/thesis committee will be chosen by the student in
consultation with the student’s research advisor with the approval of the Chemistry
Department PhD Program Committee and/or the graduate coordinator.
Qualification Examination
Following successful completion of year 2 coursework, all candidates for the PhD degree
will take a qualifying exam. This will consist of a written examination covering any
material related to the coursework taken within the first two years as well as a
presentation of a research proposal seminar in an area unrelated to their proposed
dissertation work. The presentation will be done publicly and to the student’s PhD
advisory / thesis committee. Upon completion of the exam the student may receive a
passing or failing grade. If the student fails his/her first attempt at the qualifying
examination, he/she will be allowed one more attempt. If the student fails to pass the
examination, that student will exit the program. He/she may finish the requirements for a
terminal Master’s degree.
Dissertation
A graduate student should have a PhD advisory/thesis committee approved by the
student’s research advisor. Each student must complete a dissertation with his/her
dissertation advisor and successfully defend the dissertation before the student’s PhD
advisory / thesis committee. The student will be advised by the graduate program
director until the student has chosen a thesis advisor. A graduate student should select a
topic in consultation with the thesis advisor and the appropriate chairperson or graduate
program director. A graduate student must file for and receive approval from the PhD
advisory/thesis committee during the semester prior to beginning work on the
thesis/dissertation.
A graduate student who has previously registered for thesis/dissertation may choose not
to register for, or work on the thesis/dissertation, but must pay a sustaining fee for each
semester until the degree is completed. Semesters not registered will count toward the
time limit allotted to complete the degree.
The thesis/dissertation defense must be taken during the last semester of the graduate
student’s residence at DSU. The committee will consist of at least 4 members including
the research mentor. The committee must include at least one member from outside of
DSU who has had no prior involvement in the student’s dissertation project and at least
two faculty members within the Department. Graduate students must have the
thesis/dissertation completed and approved four (4) weeks prior to the end of the
anticipated term of graduation. The thesis/dissertation and all related procedures must be
completed by April 15 for those planning to graduate at the conclusion of the Spring
Semester. The finished thesis/dissertation, which includes changes resulting from the
oral examination along with a completed approval form, must comply with criteria
described in the thesis/dissertation handbook.
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6. Language and/or research tool requirements.
none
7. Any time limits for completion.
The maximum time permitted to complete the doctoral degree requirements will be in
accordance with policies specified in the University’s graduate catalogue.
C. List existing courses by title and number and indicate (*) those that are required.
Describe new courses proposed.
A minimum of 30 credits of coursework must be completed by the student from the
following list of possible courses. Courses designated by (*) are required. Any
approved graduate level course in the College of Mathematics, Sciences and
Technology, in the College of Agriculture and the College of Education may be used
in partial fulfillment of the 30 credit hours of coursework with the approval of the
student’s research advisor, thesis/dissertation committee and/or graduate program
director.
24-520. Advanced Organic Chemistry*
24-573. Advanced Physical Chemistry*
24-506. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry*
24-521. Advanced Biochemistry*
24-507. Theory and Applications of Spectroscopy
24-501. Advanced Laboratory Techniques
24-502. Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
24-503. Physical Methods in Biochemistry
24-504. Physical Methods in Organic Chemistry
24-505. Inorganic Solution Chemistry
24-508. Theory and Applications of Chromatography
24-509. The Chemical Bond
24-610. Advanced Environmental Chemistry.
24-611. Selected Topics in Chemistry
24-516. Quantum Chemistry
24-518. Molecular Spectroscopy
24-519. Applications of Spectroscopy
24-540. Advanced Methods of Teaching Chemistry
24-562. Chemical Toxicology
24-552. Techniques in Physical Chemistry
24-569. Polymer Chemistry
24-670 Organic Spectroscopy
24-671 Bio-Organic Chemistry
24-630 Electro analytical Chemistry
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Additional Requirements
24-590-591. Research and Thesis
24-556-557. Seminar
24-560. Chemical Literature
24-890. Dissertation Research
24-999. Doctoral Sustaining
Additional Courses from Biology:
23-505 Experimental Design and Bio-Statistics
23-511 Pharmacology
23-520 Cell Biology
23-521 Molecular Biology
23-575/29-575 Genetics and Molecular Genomics
23-600 Molecular Endrocrinology
23-611 Advanced Genetics
23-612 Neurochemistry
23-621 Advanced Microbiology
23-622 The Physiology of Excitable Cells
23-625 Immunology
23-650 Biological Mechanisms
23-651 Proteins: Structure and Molecular Properties
23-666 Biotechnology
Additional Courses from Physics:
26-563 Math Methods III
26-657 Math Methods IV
26-665 Statistical Mechanics
26-671 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
26-672 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
26-675 Quantum Mechanics I
26-676 Quantum Mechanics II
Syllabi for new and revised courses are listed in the Appendix.
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IV. FACULTY
A. List the names of persons now on the faculty who will be directly involved in the
proposed program.
Andrew Goudy, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Physical Chemistry,
Sadiq H.Wasfi, PhD, Georgetown University; Inorganic Chemistry
Peter R. DiMaria, PhD, Temple University; Biochemistry
H. Preston Hayward, PhD, Temple University; Physical Chemistry
Bizuneh Workie, PhD, Tufts University; Analytical Chemistry
Juliet Hahn, PhD, State University of New York, Stony Brook, Organic Chemistry
Qiquan Wang, PhD, Zhejiang University, Environmental Chemistry
Analytical Chemist – position approved, to be named
Polymer Chemist – position approved, to be named
B. Project the need for new faculty for the proposed program.
The Chemistry Department is currently searching for two new faculty members with
expertise in areas of applied chemistry. No additional faculty members beyond this are
requested at this time.
C. If acquisition of new faculty requires additional funds, please explain where and
how these funds will be obtained.
No additional funds will be required beyond those already committed to the current
searches.
D. Please explain how the program will affect faculty activity, including course load,
public service activity and scholarly research.
Partial release time for the new faculty members will be obtained from research grants.
In addition, faculty members in other departments will be invited to apply for joint
appointments in the chemistry department. Since the majority of the courses required for
the PhD are already in place for the master’s degree and with the cross-listing of courses
in Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Math, and Agriculture, no additional
new faculty members are requested at this time beyond the two already approved.
The PhD program in Applied Chemistry will enhance scholarly research by providing
graduate students able to carry out the research. With the added 2 new faculty members
for the Chemistry Department and course sharing with existing classes in other
departments, faculty course load should remain about the same or even decrease with
graduate student support as teaching assistants.
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V.
LIBRARY
A. Provide a statement as to the adequacy of present library holdings for the proposed
program.
The library has approximately 300,000 volumes, and over 1,300 serial subscriptions.
However, additional journal subscriptions are needed in some areas of chemistry. The
library currently has a number of electronic journal subscriptions and access to all of the
printed journals needed for research through interlibrary loan.
B. State how the library should be improved to meet new program requirements for the
next five years. Explanation should cover needs for books, periodicals, reference
materials, primary source materials, etc. What additional library support must be
added to areas supporting the proposed program?
The chemistry journal subscription already in place is enough to satisfy the ACS
standards for approval of our BS Chemistry degree programs. However, the library will
need to add more electronic journal subscriptions to its collection, once the new PhD
program is implemented.
C. Discuss any contemplated use of other instructional libraries.
DSU faculty will share library resources with the University of Delaware library with
electronic journal access & library use privileges for DSU Chemistry faculty.
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VI.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
A. Describe facilities available for the proposed program.
The department has nine individual research laboratories, three multipurpose research
laboratories, a 900 ft2 instrument room, computer room and a work room with a
refrigerated walk-in laboratory. The department also has a wide selection of modern
instruments and equipment to support teaching and research. Available equipment
includes: numerous gas chromatographs with a variety of detectors, a head space auto
sampler for gas chromatograph, a gas chromatograph /mass spectrometer; two high
performance liquid chromatographs, a 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance
spectrometer, instrumentation for flame and flameless atomic absorption, dispersion
infrared and FTIR, several ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers, a capillary
electrophoresis unit, microwave digestion/extraction system, high performance liquid
chromatograph with data collection system, electrochemistry equipment, X-ray powder
diffraction unit, two thermal gravimetric analyzers, several gas reaction controllers, a
residual gas analyzer, a liquid scintillation counter, and a MALDI-TOF mass
spectrometer. All of this is available for the proposed program.
B. Describe the effect of this new facility use on existing programs.
The new PhD program will result in enhanced research activity and the existing
equipment will be used for a broader array of purposes. This should have minimum
impact on the current use of existing facilities.
C. Indicate any computer services needed and/or available.
Each faculty member has a desktop computer and additional computers associated with
their research labs. No additional computer facilities are needed.
D. Indicate sources of financial support for any new facilities and equipment.
None requested. Research grants will be used for financial support for new facilities and
equipment.
VII.
ADMINISTRATION
Describe how the proposed program will be administered: Explain any
interdepartmental or inter unit administrative plans. Include an organizational
chart showing the ‘location’ of the proposed new program.
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The proposed PhD program will be administered by the PhD Program Committee under
the supervision of the Chemistry Department Chairperson.
College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology
Chemistry Department
PhD Program Committee
PhD Program in Applied Chemistry
VIII. ACCREDITATION_
Indicate the names of all accrediting agencies normally concerned with programs
similar to the one proposed.
There is no accreditation agency for Applied Chemistry PhD program.
IX. SUPPORTING FIELDS
Are other subject-matter fields at the University necessary or valuable in support of the
proposed program? Is there needed improvement or expansion of these fields? To what
extent will such improvement or expansion be necessary for the proposed program?
A number of other departments are also upgrading their course offerings for their graduate
programs and some of these new courses may be cross listed as electives for the chemistry
PhD program.
X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Include any additional information deemed pertinent to the review of this new degree
program proposal.
The Chemistry department will apply for an NSF Integrative Graduate Education and
Research Traineeship Program (IGERT) grant. This grant would provide up to $3.0 million
per award over five years to help fund graduate student stipends in PhD granting institutions.
The application deadline for this is April 2008. The department is also associated with the
Hydrogen Storage Center which contributes to the building of the infrastructure used to
support the PhD program.
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XI. BUDGET
Provide estimates of the additional costs required to implement the program and
identify the proposed sources of the additional funds required.
The department requests that faculty members be given 25% released time to conduct
research and train PhD students. In addition, tuition remission for graduate students involved
in the PhD program will be necessary. Much of this is currently being provided through
research grants and this is likely to continue.
XII. EVALUATION PLAN
All new degree program proposals and degree program track descriptions must include
an assessment plan which includes (a) the criteria to be used to evaluate the quality and
effectiveness of the program, (b) measures to be used to evaluate the program, (C)
expected levels of productivity of the proposed program/track for the first four years of
the program (numbers of graduates), (d) the names of a least three persons qualified to
review this proposal and to evaluate the program· once operational, and (e) the
proposed plan and schedule to evaluate the proposed new program prior to the
completion of its fifth year of operation once fully established.
PROGRAM EVALUATION FORMAT
A & B. Measures to be used to evaluate the program:
Students will be required to acquire the necessary skills at Delaware State University to do
new, significant and independent publishable research in chemistry. Students will learn to
develop a research plan, design experiment to test hypotheses, and refine models to extend
hypotheses to new theories and contributions to scientific problems. Doctoral students will
present a research seminar to defend their dissertation before a thesis defense committee.
The learning outcomes will be used to assess student performance:
1. Graduates should be able to synthesize and integrate chemical knowledge from various
sources such as technical chemical journals and databases, reference works, etc.
2. Graduates should develop critical thinking skills sufficient to perform original research.
3. Graduates should be able to effectively communicate principles, methods, results and
implications of chemical research in both oral and written form.
4. Graduates should have appropriate research skills for placement in positions in industrial,
post-doctoral, educational, or governmental positions.
Literature
Research
Outcome #1
Outcome #2
Outcome #3
Outcome #4
X
X
X
Experimental
Research
X
X
X
Thesis Defense
Publications
X
X
X
X
X
X
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The PhD program committee will evaluate annually the effectiveness of each measure and
decide whether it should be modified. The Department Chair, in conjunction with the PhD
program committee, will analyze numerical and written comments to assess if the learning
outcomes are being met.
C. Projected productivity levels (number of graduates):
Level
Year 1 (2008) Year 2 (2009)
Year 3 (2010) Year 4 (2011) Total
MS
6
3
3
3
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PhD
0
0
3
4
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D. Recommended consultant/reviewers: names titles, addresses shall not be employees of
Delaware State University.
Dr. Thomas Bell, Professor, Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno
Dr. David Bocian, Professor, Chemistry, University of California, Riverside
Dr. Andrew G. Ewing, Professor, Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Dr. Albert Haim, Professor, Chemistry, State University of New York, Stony Brook
Dr. John Hershberger, Professor, Chemistry, North Dakota State University
Dr. Phil Huskey, Associate Professor, Chemistry, Rutgers University
Dr. Susan, Jansen-Varnum, Professor, Chemistry, Temple University
Dr. Alvin P. Kennedy, Professor, Chemistry, Morgan State University
Dr. Scott McNeill Sieburth, Professor, Chemistry, Temple University
Dr. Donald Sparks, Professor, Plant & Soil Sciences, University of Delaware
Dr.Thomas Szyperski, Professor, The State University of New York, Buffalo.
Dr. David Waldeck, Professor, Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Harold White, Professor, Chemistry, University of Delaware
E. Plan for evaluation prior to sixth operational year.
The department will update its strategic plan to include goals and objectives for the new PhD
program. Once a year, the department will review the strategic plan to determine the
progress that is being made towards achieving the stated goals. Modifications to the plan
will be made as necessary.
Submitted by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Chemistry: August 28, 2007
Approved by the Faculty of the Department of Chemistry: September 4, 2007
Date proposed degree program was authorized for planning: ___ March 2007 __________
Proposed date of initiation of proposed degree program: _____ September 2008 ___________
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Bioorganic Chemistry 24-671
2. Number of Credits: 3
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New _X__
Required __ _
Revised ____
Elective __X__
5. List Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
N/A
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course is needed to give students a broader understanding of organic and
biochemistry.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
This course will provide an in depth understanding of Bioorganic Chemistry of Amino
Acids and Polypeptides, Bioorganic Chemistry of DNA, Enzyme Chemistry & Enzyme
Models, Metalloenzymes and Molecular Devices.
Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
To understand the concepts of bioorganic chemistry. Using simple organic systems to
mimic complex biochemical processes and the interaction of synthetic organic molecules
to biological systems
11. Course Outline:
 Bioorganic Chemistry of Amino Acids and Polypeptides
 Bioorganic Chemistry of DNA
 Enzyme Chemistry & Enzyme Models.
 Metalloenzymes
 Molecular Devices.
12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
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This course is an advanced level elective that can be taken anytime by graduate students.
13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
This course will not increase the credit hours required for graduation.
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce.
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Organic Spectroscopy 24-670
2. Number of Credits: 3
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New _X__
Required __ __
Revised ____
Elective _X___
5. List Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
N/A
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course is needed to give students an in depth understanding of the major areas of
spectroscopy.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
This course will provide an in depth presentation of recent advances in Infrared
Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy,
Mass Spectrometry and other spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
Organic Spectroscopy is a course to train students in the practical aspects of the
spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.
11. Course Outline:
 Infrared Spectroscopy
 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
 Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy
 Mass Spectrometry
.
12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
This course can be taken at anytime as an advanced elective.
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13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
This course will not increase the number of credit hours required for graduation.
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce.
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Electroanalytical Chemistry 24-630
2. Number of Credits: 3
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New _X__
Required __ __
Revised ____
Elective __X__
5. List Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
N/A
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course will give students a broader and in depth understanding of electrochemistry.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
The course introduces students the basic principles involved in electroanlaytical
chemistry. The course will cover modern electrochemical methods such as cyclic, pulse
and hydrodynamic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chronocoulometry, polarography
and stripping analysis. Instrumentation and some practical aspects of electroanalytical
chemistry will also be covered. Experiments of most of the electrochemical methods
introduced will either be carried out by the students or will be demonstrated.
Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
The students will learn to apply modern electrochemical methods to solve chemical
problems.
11. Course Outline:
 Introduction
 Review of basic concepts of electroanalytical chemistry
 Voltammetry
 Techniques
 Cells
 Solvent and supporting electrolyte
 Oxygen removal
 Instrumentation
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Working electrodes
(Mercury, carbon and metallic electrodes)
Potentiometry
Principles of potentiometric measurements
Ion-selective electrodes
Liquid-membrane electrodes
Solid-state electrodes
Coated-wire electrodes
12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
This course may be taken as an advanced elective.
13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
This course will not increase the number of credit hours required for graduation.
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce.
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Dissertation Research 24-890
2. Number of Credits: 1-9
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New _X__
Required __X__
Revised ____
Elective ____
5. List Prerequisites: PhD Candidate status
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
N/A
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course will give students credit and a grade for the time they spend conducting their
dissertation research.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
This course is for students who have advanced to candidacy in a PhD program in the
Department of Chemistry and who are working on their dissertation research under the
supervision of a faculty mentor.
Prerequisites: PhD candidate status.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
Students complete their dissertation research
11. Course Outline:
Will be determined by the mentor and student.
12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
This course is designed to be taken in the 3rd and 4th year of a PhD student’s program. It
can be continued from semester to semester until the student is finished.
13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
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14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
Students must complete a research-based dissertation to be awarded the PhD degree
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students must complete a research-based dissertation to be awarded the PhD degree
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Advanced Biochemistry 24-511
2. Number of Credits: 3
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New ___
Required __ X__
Revised __X__
Elective ____
5. List Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
Biochemistry 24-511
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course is needed to give students an in depth understanding of biochemistry.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
The course will cover Proteins and Mechanisms of Enzyme action, Metabolism, and
Expression and Transmission of Genetic Information.
Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
To give students an in depth understanding of the latest advances in biochemistry.
11. Course Outline:
 Proteins and Mechanisms of Enzyme action
 Metabolism
 Expression and Transmission of Genetic Information.
.
12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
This course can be taken at anytime as an advanced elective.
13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
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14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
This course will not increase the number of credit hours required for graduation.
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce.
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Selected Topics 24-611
2. Number of Credits: 3
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New ___
Required __ __
Revised __X__
Elective _X___
5. List Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
Selected Topics 24-511
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course is needed to give students a broad selection of advanced topics in chemistry.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
Advanced topics of current interest in the various fields of chemistry and related sciences
will be presented. Topics may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
This course is designed to give students a broad selection of advanced topics in
chemistry.
11. Course Outline:
Topics will be chosen from major areas of chemistry such as: spectroscopy, separations
science, materials chemistry, and electrochemistry.
.
12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
This course can be taken at anytime as an advanced elective.
13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
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14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
This course will not increase the number of credit hours required for graduation.
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce.
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CURRICULUM COURSE REVIEW FORMAT
This form is for use when altering the University curriculum by adding or combining courses.
1. Course Title/Number:
Advanced Environmental Chemistry 24-610
2. Number of Credits: 3
3. Curriculum Program Title: PhD in Applied Chemistry
4. Curriculum/Course is:
New ___
Required __ __
Revised __X__
Elective _X___
5. List Prerequisites BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson
6. List Courses Being Replaced:
Environmental Chemistry 24-510
7. List Courses Being Deleted: N/A
8. Needs Statement:
This course is needed to give students an in depth understanding of the major areas of
environmental chemistry.
9. Catalogue Description of the Course:
Environmental chemistry is an interdisciplinary branch of science. It applies chemistry
principles to study environmental contamination issues, which may closely related to
many disciplines, such as biology, geology, physics, soil science, atmospherics, water
resource science, and toxicology.
Prerequisites: BS degree in chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.
10. List Objectives of the Course:
This course aims to provide students knowledge with sufficient breadth and depth in the
following areas, (1) common environmental contaminants and environmental quality, (2)
source, environmental behaviors/processes, and fate of different kinds of environmental
contaminants, and (3) treatment/remediation of contaminated environment media,
including water, soil, air and solid waste. Students will be given lots of recently published
papers related to certain topics, for reading and preparation of presentations and review
papers.
11. Course Outline:
 Section 1. Introduction to environmental chemistry.
 Section 2. Atmospheric environmental chemistry.
 Section 3. Water environmental chemistry.
 Section 4. Soil environmental chemistry.
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Section 5. Transport and toxicity of contaminants in organisms.
Section 6. Fate and effect of typical contaminants in the environment.
Section 7. Hazardous and radioactive solid waste
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12. Show how the proposed course fits into the curriculum or course sequence:
This course can be taken at anytime as an advanced elective.
13. Are there comparable courses in other departments? If so, list all comparable
courses here:
No
14. How will students be affected by this course change? Will this course improve
students' professional competence, employability and ability to pass professional
examinations? Does this course increase the number of credit hours required for
graduation? Do the course prerequisites increase the total number of semester
hours in this curriculum program?
This course will not increase the number of credit hours required for graduation.
15. What effect will this new course have on University resources? Will this course
require new or additional resources and/or staffing?
None
How will this new course benefit the University?
Students will be better prepared to enter the workforce.
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