2016-2017 University Catalog
Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Phone: 703-993-1070
Web: chemistry.gmu.edu
Faculty
Professors: Cozzens, Foster, Hussam, Mose, Mushrush
Associate professors: Bishop, Couch, Honeychuck, Schreifels (chair), Slayden, Weatherspoon (associate chair)
Assistant professors: Paige, You
Term associate professor: Cooper, Hatton
Term assistant professors: Alaghmand, Pant, Sikowitz
Emeritus: Davies, Stalick
Courses
This department offers all courses designated CHEM in the Courses section of this catalog.
Writing Intensive Requirement
Mason requires all students to complete at least one course designated as “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in chemistry fulfill this requirement by successfully completing CHEM 336 or CHEM 465 .
Honors Program in Chemistry
Chemistry majors who have completed prerequisites for CHEM 455 and CHEM 456 and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.00 in mathematics and science courses are eligible to enter the departmental honors program. To graduate with honors in chemistry, a student is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in mathematics and science courses and successfully complete the two semesters of CHEM 455 and CHEM 456 with a minimum GPA of 3.50.
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Veterinary Students
Web: prehealth.gmu.edu
Many students planning medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, optometry, or other health professional careers choose to pursue a major in chemistry. These students should consult the health professions advising web site on required coursework and overall preparation.
Pre-Pharmacy Society
Mason students who are interested in pursuing careers in pharmacy are encouraged to participate in the Pre-Pharmacy Society. This student organization organizes supplemental programming focused toward pharmacy as a career.
Chemistry Club
The Chemistry Club provides a social and informational network for students. It serves the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry by sponsoring informational programs and allowing students to work at university events.
Teacher Licensure
Students who wish to become teachers should consult the College of Education and Human Development section of this catalog and attend an information session early in their undergraduate career. For more information, visit gse.gmu.edu.
Graduate Degree Programs
The department offers a Chemistry, MS with a research project (thesis option) or an all coursework program (nonthesis option). Within the MS, students may pursue a concentration in biochemistry. The PhD in all branches of chemistry is available through the Chemistry and Biochemistry, PhD . Students may also pursue Chemistry-related PhD research through the Environmental Science and Public Policy, PhD and the Biosciences, PhD . An area of emphasis in computational chemistry is available through the Computational Sciences and Informatics, PhD , offered in conjunction with the Department of Computational and Data Sciences .
Chemistry, Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Degree
Information regarding this program can be found in the Chemistry, BS/Chemistry, Accelerated MS section of this catalog.
ProgramsUndergraduate Degree(s)Undergraduate Minor(s)Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Program(s)Master’s Degree(s)Doctoral Degree(s)
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