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Program Requirements
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
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CHEM 650 Seminars in Chemistry 1 (1 credit)
Overview
Chemistry : A seminar course designed for graduate students in chemistry which in conjunction with McGill Chemical Society will provide exposure to a broad range of special topics within the discipline.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Thibodeaux, Christopher (Fall)
1 seminar
Required of first year graduate students in Chemistry.
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CHEM 651 Seminars in Chemistry 2 (1 credit)
Overview
Chemistry : A seminar course designed for graduate students in chemistry which in conjunction with McGill Chemical Society will provide exposure to a broad range of special topics within the discipline.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Thibodeaux, Christopher (Winter)
1 seminar
Required of first year graduate students in Chemistry.
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CHEM 688 Progress
Assessment 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : An evaluation that is completed before the end of the second year of registration.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Cosa, Gonzalo (Fall) Cosa, Gonzalo (Winter)
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in Chemistry.
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CHEM 701 Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Chemistry : An evaluation that is completed before the end of the third year of registration.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Cosa, Gonzalo (Fall) Cosa, Gonzalo (Winter)
Restriction: Ph.D. students in Chemistry.
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CHEM 702 Progress Assessment 2
Overview
Chemistry : An evaluation that is completed before the end of the fourth year of registration.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Cosa, Gonzalo (Fall)
Restriction: Ph.D. students in Chemistry.
Complementary Courses
Students entering the program with an M.Sc. degree will normally take three (3) graduate-level courses. Students entering without an M.Sc. degree will normally take five (5) graduate-level courses.
Students may be required to take advanced undergraduate courses if background deficient.
