2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Professors Boschmann, Dubin, Dykstra (Chancellor's Professor), Larter (Chair), Lipkowitz, Malik, O'Donnell, Schultz, Sunderwirth (IUPU Columbus) Professors Emeriti Cutshall, Fife, Fricke, Wyma

Associate Professors

Long, Muhoberac, Nurok, Sen

Assistant Professors

Breen, Moser, Naumann

Assistant Scientists

Forsythe, Young Research Professor Boyd, Scott Lecturer/Coordinator of Student Services Nguyen Lecturer Holladay Departmental Academic Advisors Contact the department for assignment to an advisor. Chemistry is the science that studies substances, both natural and synthetic, and their compositions, properties, transformations, and interactions with external forces.

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology offers the Associate of Science in Chemistry degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry degree, the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree with a chemistry option and a biological chemistry option, and the Master of Science degree. All degrees carry the general requirements of the School of Science. These are described elsewhere in this bulletin. An undergraduate minor in chemistry is also offered. The Bachelor of Science degree carries certification by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training. The Master of Science degree has both a thesis and nonthesis option. An Industrial Co-op Program is also offered for the Master of Science degree. Qualified students may be authorized to pursue the Ph.D. degree in chemistry in the areas of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Contact the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology for details or see their Web site.

To enter the undergraduate curriculum in chemistry, a student should have completed a minimum of two years of algebra, one semester of trigonometry, one year each of chemistry and physics, and two years of a modern foreign language. The choice of a particular degree program in chemistry and the selection of courses for that degree must be made in consultation with a departmental advisor.

Courses for Non-Majors

Students in programs that require only one semester of chemistry should take C100, C101, or C110 depending on their specific degree program. C100 and C110 are both non-mathematical introductions to chemistry, while C101 requires one semester of high school algebra. Students in programs that require two semesters of chemistry take either C101/C121 with C110/C115 or the C105/C125 with C106/C126 sequence (see specific program for degree major). The C105/C125 with C106/C126 sequence is designed for students pursuing advanced work in scientific fields (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, medicine, and physics). Students with an insufficient background in high school chemistry for C105 should take C101 as a preparatory course. Credit for C101 cannot count toward the total credit hours needed for graduation if any of the following courses are taken: C105, C106, C111, or C112. Completion of C101 does not qualify a student for admission to C106.

Academic Counseling in Chemistry

Academic success requires frequent and regular interaction between students and faculty in the classroom as well as outside it. In keeping with this departmental philosophy, chemistry majors are required to meet with their advisor at least once a year, preferably in the first half of the fall semester. Students who do not meet with their advisor by October 21 will not be permitted to register for the following spring semester until their registration is approved by their advisor.

Course Prerequisites

The department enforces all prerequisites for chemistry courses as indicated in the course listing of this bulletin. For course equivalency of prerequisites, consult the instructor.

Associate of Science in Chemistry

For students seeking entry into the industrial job market as qualified chemical laboratory and process technicians. Students who complete this two year, 62 credit hour program will be able to enter the job market directly or, if they should choose at a later time, to complete additional coursework toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry with no loss of credits.

Degree Requirements

First-Year Experience Course See the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs'' in this bulletin.

Area I

See the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs'' in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied only by ENG W132 (or ENG W150), ENG W231, ENG W233, ENG W290, or TCM 320. Area II No foreign language is required. Area IIIA See the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs'' in this bulletin. Area IIIB None Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences In order to satisfy the science electives for this program students must take at least two courses totaling at least 8 credit hours of advanced chemistry, mathematics/physics or biology courses. Students must select courses from at least two of the three areas indicated and should consult with their advisor for course selection. Area IIID Mathematical Sciences MATH 151 and STAT 301. Computer Science, CSCI N201, is also required. An additional advanced mathematics course, i.e. Math 221 Calculus for Technology I, can be used to partially satisfy the science elective requirement of this program. The Department requires a minimum grade of C- in MATH 151, STAT 301 and CSCI N201 (D grades are unacceptable). Area IV Chemistry Concentration Requirements C105, C1251, C106, C1262, C325, C341, C343. Students can take either Analytical Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (C310/C311) or Organic Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory II (C342/C344). A total of 24 credit hours of chemistry are required. An additional advanced chemistry course can be used to partially satisfy the science elective requirement of this program. The Department requires a minimum grade of C in all chemistry courses (C- grades are unacceptable).

Bachelor of Arts-Preprofessional Chemistry Major

For students who require a knowledge in chemistry as a basis for work in other fields such as business, dentistry, environmental science and policy, law, medicine or other allied health fields. Recommended for premedical and predentistry students.

Degree Requirements

Areas I, IIIA, and IIIB See the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs'' in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied only by ENG W132 (or ENG W150), ENG W231, ENG W233, ENG W290, or TCM 320. Area II See the School of Science requirements under "Undergraduate Programs" in this bulletin. Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences PHYS P201 and PHYS P202 (recommended PHYS 152 and PHYS 251). Also, at least two additional courses outside chemistry having a laboratory component, which may be chosen from, for example, biology, geology, or physics. Area IIID Mathematical Sciences MATH 221 and MATH 222 (recommended MATH 163 and MATH 164). One computer science course is also required. Area IV Chemistry Concentration Requirements C105, C1251, C106, C1262, C310, C311, C325, C341, C342, C343, C344, C360 (recommended C361), and C495. Recommended C483. Total of 33 credit hours of chemistry courses is required. The Department requires a minimum grade of C in all chemistry courses (C- grades are unacceptable).

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Professional Chemistry Major, A.C.S. Certified

This degree is for students who plan to be professional chemists or secondary school teachers or who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry. It carries certification by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Two options are available: a chemistry option and a biological chemistry option.

Degree Requirements (Chemistry Option)

Areas I, IIIA, and IIIB See the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs'' in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied only by ENG W132, ENG W150, ENG W231, ENG W233, ENG W290, or TCM 320. Area II No foreign language is required.

Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences

PHYS 152, PHYS 251, and at least two additional courses outside chemistry, which may be chosen from, for example, biology, geology, or physics. Area IIID Mathematical Sciences MATH 163, MATH 164, and MATH 261. One computer science course is also required. Area IV Chemistry Concentration Requirements C105, C1251, C106, C1262, C310, C311, C341, C342, C343, C344, C361, C362, C363, C410, C411, C430, C435, C483 and C495. Total of 48 credit hours of chemistry courses is required. The Department requires a minimum grade of C in all chemistry courses (C- grades are unacceptable). In addition to the above requirements, a minimum of 3 additional credit hours of advanced technical elective courses is required. Courses may be chosen from the following: CHEM C409 (3 cr. min.), any graduate-level chemistry course (permission required), or any 300-level or higher biology, computer science, geology, mathematics, or physics course.

Degree Requirements (Biological Chemistry Option)

Areas I, IIIA, and IIIB See the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs'' in this bulletin. The second semester of English composition may be satisfied only by ENG W132, ENG W150, ENG W231, ENG W233, ENG W290, or TCM 320. Area II No foreign language is required. Area IIIC Physical and Biological Sciences PHYS 152, PHYS 251, BIOL K101, and BIOL K103. Area IIID Mathematical Sciences MATH 163, MATH 164, and MATH 261. One computer science course is also required. Area IV Chemistry Concentration Requirements C105, C1251, C106, C1262, C310, C311, C341, C342, C343, C344, C361, C362, C363, C483, C484, C486, either C410-C411 or C430-C435, and C495. Total of 48 credit hours of chemistry courses is required. The Department requires a minimum grade of C in all chemistry courses (C- grades are unacceptable).

Chemistry Plans of Study

Associate of Science in Chemistry Major (62 cr. required)

Freshman Year First Semester
	CHEM C105	Principles of Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C1251	Experimental Chemistry I	2
	MATH 151	Algebra and Trigonometry	5
	ENG W131	Elementary Composition I	3
	SCI 120	Windows on Science	1
	General Elective (List H, S or C)		3
17
Second Semester
	CHEM C106	Principles of Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C1262	Experimental Chemistry II	2
	STAT 301	Elementary Statistics	3
	ENG W132	Elementary Composition II	3
	CSCI N201	Programming Concepts	3
14
Sophomore Year Third Semester
	CHEM C341	Organic Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C343	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	2
	COMM R110	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
	CHEM C3103	Analytical Chemistry	3
	CHEM C3113	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	1
	General Elective (List H, S or C)		3
	Physical or Biological Science3		0 or 4
15
Fourth Semester
	CHEM C325	Introductory Instrumental Analysis	5
	CHEM C3423	Organic Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C3443	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
	General Elective (List H, S or C)		3
	Physical or Biological Science3		3 or 8
16

Bachelor of Arts
Preprofessional Chemistry Major (124 cr. required)

Freshman Year First Semester
	CHEM C105	Principles of Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C1251	Experimental Chemistry I	2
	MATH 221	Calculus for Technology I	3
	ENG W131	Elementary Composition I	3
	HIST H114	History of Western Civilization II	3
	SCI 120	Windows on Science	1
15
Second Semester
	CHEM C106	Principles of Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C1262	Experimental Chemistry II	2
	MATH 222	Calculus for Technology II	3
	PHYS P201	General Physics I	5
	Second Composition Course		3
16
Sophomore Year Third Semester
	CHEM C341	Organic Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C343	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	2
	PHYS P202	General Physics II	5
	COMM R110	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
	Foreign Language I		3
16
Fourth Semester
	CHEM C342	Organic Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C344	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
	CSCI	Course	3
	Foreign Language II		3
	Physical or Biological Science		4-5
15-16
Junior Year Fifth Semester
	CHEM C310	Analytical Chemistry	3
	CHEM C311	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	1
	Foreign Language III		4
	Humanities-List H		3
	Physical or Biological Science		4-5
15-16
Sixth Semester
	CHEM C325	Introductory Instrumental Analysis	5
	CHEM C360	Elementary Physical Chemistry	3
	Social Sciences-List S		3
	Comparative World Cultures-List C		3
	Elective		3
17
Senior Year Seventh Semester
	Junior/Senior Integrator		3
	Electives		11-12
14-15
Eighth Semester
	CHEM C495	Capstone in Chemistry	1
	Electives		15
	CAND 991	Candidate for Graduation	0
16

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry Option
Professional Chemistry Major
A.C.S. Certified (124 cr. required)

Freshman Year First Semester
	CHEM C105	Principles of Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C1251	Experimental Chemistry I	2
	MATH 163	Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
	ENG W131	Elementary Composition I	3
	SCI 120	Windows on Science	1
14
Second Semester
	CHEM C106	Principles of Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C1262	Experimental Chemistry II	2
	MATH 164	Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
	PHYS 152	Mechanics	4
	Second Composition Course		3
17
Sophomore Year Third Semester
	CHEM C341	Organic Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C343	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	2
	MATH 261	Multivariate Calculus	4
	PHYS 251	Heat, Electricity, and Optics	5
	COMM R110	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
17
Fourth Semester
	CHEM C342	Organic Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C344	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
	CSCI	Course	3
	HIST H114	History of Western Civilization II	3
	Electives		4
15
Junior Year Fifth Semester
	CHEM C310	Analytical Chemistry	3
	CHEM C311	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	1
	CHEM C362	Physical Chemistry of Molecules	4
	Humanities-List H		3
	Physical or Biological Science		4-5
15-16
Sixth Semester
	CHEM C361	Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter	4
	CHEM C363	Experimental Physical Chemistry	2
	Social Sciences-List S		3
	Comparative World Cultures-List C		3
	Physical or Biological Science		4-5
16-17
Senior Year Seventh Semester
	CHEM C410	Principles of Chemical Instrumentation	3
	CHEM C411	Principles of Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory	2
	CHEM C483	Biological Chemistry	3
	Junior/Senior Integrator		3
	Electives		4
15
Eighth Semester
	CHEM C430	Inorganic Chemistry	3
	CHEM C435	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	2
	CHEM C495	Capstone in Chemistry	1
	Advanced Technical Elective		3
	Electives		6
	CAND 991	Candidate for Graduation	0
15

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Biological Chemistry Option
Professional Chemistry Major
A.C.S. Certified (124 cr. required)

Freshman Year First Semester
	CHEM C105	Principles of Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C1251	Experimental Chemistry I	2
	MATH 163	Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
	ENG W131	Elementary Composition I	3
	SCI 120	Windows on Science	1
14
Second Semester
	CHEM C106	Principles of Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C1262	Experimental Chemistry II	2
	MATH 164	Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
	PHYS 152	Mechanics	4
	Second Composition Course		3
17
Sophomore Year Third Semester
	CHEM C341	Organic Chemistry I	3
	CHEM C343	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	2
	MATH 261	Multivariate Calculus	4
	PHYS 251	Heat, Electricity, and Optics	5
	COMM R110	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
17
Fourth Semester
	CHEM C342	Organic Chemistry II	3
	CHEM C344	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	2
	CSCI	Elective	3
	HIST H114	History of Western Civilization II	3
	Electives		4
15
Junior Year Fifth Semester
	CHEM C310	Analytical Chemistry	3
	CHEM C311	Analytical Chemistry Laboratory	1
	CHEM C362	Physical Chemistry of Molecules	4
	BIOL K101	Concepts of Biology I	5
	Humanities-List H		3
16
Sixth Semester
	CHEM C361	Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter	4
	CHEM C363	Experimental Physical Chemistry	2
	BIOL K103	Concepts of Biology II	5
	Social Sciences-List S		3
	Comparative World Cultures-List C		3
17
Senior Year Seventh Semester
	CHEM C41	Principles of Chemical Instrumentation4	3
	CHEM C411	Principles of Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory4	2
	CHEM C483	Biological Chemistry	3
	Junior/Senior Integrator		3
	Electives4		3 or 8
14
Eighth Semester
	CHEM C430	Inorganic Chemistry4	3
	CHEM C435	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory4	2
	CHEM C484	Biomolecules and Catabolism	3
	CHEM C486	Biological Chemistry Laboratory	2
	CHEM C495	Capstone in Chemistry	1
	Electives4		3 or 8
	CAND 991	Candidate for Graduation	0
14

Notes for Chemistry Plans of Study: If C105 has been taken for 5 credit hours, C125 is not required. If C106 has been taken for 5 credit hours, C126 is not required. Students have a choice of either CHEM C310-C311 or CHEM C342-C344. Students will be able to take 4 additional hours of physical or biological science course work during the semester that they are not enrolled in C310-C311 or 5 additional hours of physical or biological science course work during the semester that they are not enrolled in C342-C344. Students have a choice of either CHEM C410-C411 or CHEM C430-C435. Students will be able to take 5 additional hours of electives during the semester they are not enrolled in C410-C411 or C430-C435.

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology will not grant credit for a course when considerable duplication of course content may occur with another course taken. In general, credit will be allowed for the higher-level course, but not for the lower-level course. The following listings are considered to be duplications (lower-level courses listed first):

CHEM C360	and	CHEM C361
MATH 221-222	and	MATH 163-164
PHYS P201-P202 or 218-219	and	PHYS 152-251
PHYS 100 or 200	and	PHYS P201, 218, or 152

For example, if a student has earned credit in MATH 163-164, the student will receive no credit for MATH 221-222, even if earned previously. On occasion, a student who initially enrolled in the preprofessional B.A. in chemistry program decides to transfer to the B.S. in Chemistry program, having already taken one or more of the above-listed lower-level courses. The following policies will apply:

If a student has a minimum grade of B (B- or lower is unacceptable) in CHEM C360 and approval of the departmental chairperson, credit will be granted for CHEM C361 and the student may proceed to CHEM C362.

If a student has earned credit for the MATH 221-222 sequence, the student will be placed in MATH 164. If the student passes MATH 164, the MATH 163-164 requirement will be considered fulfilled. Credit will be granted for MATH 221 and MATH 164 only (8 credit hours). If the student does not pass MATH 164, the student must start with MATH 163.

If a student has earned credit for MATH 221 only, the student must take the MATH 163-164 sequence, and no credit will be allowed for MATH 221.

If a student has earned credit for the PHYS P201-P202 or PHYS 218-219 sequence, the student will be placed in PHYS 251. If the student passes PHYS 251, the PHYS 152-251 requirement will be considered fulfilled. Credit will be granted for PHYS P201 and PHYS 251 only (10 credit hours). If the student does not pass PHYS 251, the student must start with PHYS 152.

If a student has earned credit for PHYS P201 or PHYS 218 only, the student must take the PHYS 152-251 sequence, and no credit will be allowed for PHYS P201 or PHYS 218.

On occasion, a student who initially enrolled in the B.S. in Chemistry program decides to transfer to the preprofessional B.A. in chemistry program, having already taken one or more of the above-listed higher-level courses. A higher-level course will always substitute for a lower-level course to satisfy the requirement.

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology will accept a maximum of 15 credit hours toward graduation in courses outside the Schools of Science, Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering, and Public and Environmental Affairs (e.g., technology, physical education, military science, therapy, etc.).

Minor in Chemistry

The undergraduate minor in chemistry requires 21 credit hours of chemistry courses. The following courses are required: CHEM C105, C125, C106, C126, C341, C342, C343, and either CHEM C310 or C360. MATH 222 and PHYS P202 are prerequisites for CHEM C360. For other requirements see the School of Science requirements under ''Undergraduate Programs, Minors'' elsewhere in this bulletin.

Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees)

Admission Requirements

The prospective student should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, show promise of ability to engage in advanced work, and have adequate preparation-at least 35 credit hours of chemistry broadly representative of the fields of the discipline-in a chemistry curriculum. The GRE subject exam in chemistry is strongly recommended.

Incoming students with an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (A=4.0) will automatically be recommended for admission as regular graduate students. Those with a GPA below 3.0 will be admitted as temporary graduate students with the provision that a 3.0 average must be achieved in the first three graduate courses (or 9 credit hours) if they are to be admitted as regular graduate students.

Application for Admission

Inquiries concerning the application process can be made directly to the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology by writing to IUPUI
Graduate Admissions
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
402 N. Blackford Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3272
telephone (317) 274-6876
Chemistry Web site Applications for full-time study should be completed by March for the following fall semester to ensure complete consideration for fellowships and other financial support (see ''Graduate Program Financial Aid'' in this section). Applications for part-time graduate admission may be submitted at any time.

Temporary graduate students who wish to enroll in courses, though not necessarily in a degree program, should contact the

IUPUI
Graduate Office
Union Building 203
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5167
telephone (317) 274-1577 Students should be aware that no more than 12 credit hours earned as a nondegree student may be counted toward a degree program.

Transfer Credit

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology will accept by transfer a maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit, in excess of undergraduate degree requirements, from approved institutions.

Graduate Program Financial Aid

All full-time thesis graduate students receive support stipends through teaching assistantships, research assistantships, departmental fellowships, university fellowships, or through the Industrial Co-op Program. Full-time students receive fee remissions; students with assistantships and fellowships are also eligible for health insurance. Consult the graduate advisor for current funding levels.

Master of Science Program

The M.S. program in chemistry, which awards a Purdue University degree, requires 30 credit hours of study beyond the baccalaureate level. It is designed for students seeking careers as professional chemists. Graduates of the program often choose industrial positions, but others enter Ph.D. programs in chemistry or related areas. Graduates have been placed in positions throughout the United States and abroad.

General Degree Options and Requirements

Specific area requirements (core courses) apply for course work. Courses from three of the following areas must be taken: analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical. Typically, students take three courses in their primary area and two courses outside of it to meet these requirements.

The M.S. degree can be earned through any of three different options: the thesis option, the Industrial Co-op Program, and the nonthesis option.

Thesis Option This traditional full-time program requires 20 hours of course work and 10 hours of thesis research. The research activity culminates in the completion and defense of a thesis. This option is available to full- or part-time students.

Industrial Co-op Program This full-time program has the same requirements as the thesis option, but it includes industrial work experience in the Indianapolis area. The program is described in detail in the following section, ''Master of Science Industrial Co-op Program.''

Nonthesis Option The nonthesis option requires 30 hours of course work alone. Since actual research experience is essential in an advanced chemistry program, this option is recommended for part-time students only. Students in this option are usually employed full time and are already engaged in research activity as part of their employment. However, nonthesis students may still enroll in a limited amount of research study that applies to the degree requirements (usually through CHEM 599).

Master of Science Industrial Co-op Program

Although most chemists seek careers in industry upon completion of their educational goals, few have had industrial experience or the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the types of problems presented in the industrial setting. The Industrial Co-op Program in Indianapolis is designed to provide industrial experience and to offer an alternative approach to career preparation. Most graduates leave with a strong, research-based M.S. degree plus meaningful work-study experience commensurate with graduate-level training. Students may also enter the Ph.D. program and participate in the co-op program for the first two years of their residency.

The M.S. Industrial Co-op Program requires 24 months of full-time study. The first semester consists of intensive course work, interviews with personnel from several local industrial laboratories, and familiarization with faculty research interests. In the second and subsequent semesters, the student continues course work and engages in parallel work experience and academic experience, consisting of 20 hours per week at an industrial lab and 20 hours per week in an academic lab. This work experience is commensurate with the student's background and interests and is an important part of the overall training program. The faculty thesis advisor and the industrial supervisor serve together to monitor each student's progress in the program.

Most students who enter the co-op program have sound academic backgrounds and some research experience, and they desire industrial experience and an opportunity to pursue graduate studies in chemistry.

Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program is a full-time thesis-based research program. This program provides a substantially larger research component than that of the M.S. degree and requires original and significant research contributions by the student. As a result, the Ph.D. student is qualified for employment where the ability to design, develop, and complete a research program is expected. The program is part of the Purdue University system-wide doctoral program in chemistry, and, as such, identical requirements apply to all campuses participating in the program.

To establish candidacy, students must pass five written "cumulative" examination questions within their first four semesters and an oral examination prior to the end of their fifth semester of graduate study. The oral examination will include a discussion of the student's research and defense of an original research proposal that is different from the student's thesis research.

Course requirements include a core of three courses in the student's major division plus three additional courses outside the major division. A number of additional courses may be recommended that cover material appropriate to the written part of the preliminary examination.

Joint M.D.-Ph.D. Program

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology participates in the joint M.D.-Ph.D. program with the Indiana University School of Medicine. In this program, students concurrently earn an Indiana University M.D. degree and Purdue University Ph.D. degree in chemistry. Students take courses in both chemistry and medicine, with several courses simultaneously satisfying both degree requirements.

Eligible students must be admitted separately to the School of Medicine and the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Once admission to each is approved, students, together with advisors from medicine and chemistry, plan a tentative course outline for a concurrent program. Graduate and teaching assistantships or fellowships are arranged primarily through the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

Medical Biophysics Ph.D. Program

In cooperation with departments in the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Purdue University School of Science, this interdisciplinary program leads to an Indiana University Ph.D. degree in biophysics. The program is designed to give talented graduate students the skills required of the next generation of biologically-oriented scientists. The program combines a core of courses in molecular and cellular biophysics with flexible electives and a seminar program. The training is oriented primarily toward faculty-directed research with focus points at the boundaries of the traditional disciplines of physics, chemistry, and biology. Prospective students should contact the director of graduate programs in the chemistry department for further information.

Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. and Master's Program

Biomedical Engineering is a rapidly emerging interdisciplinary field combining engineering, chemistry, biology, and medicine. The curriculum involves mathematics, engineering, and classical and medical sciences. The Doctoral program is a joint effort between the Biomedical Engineering Programs at IUPUI and Purdue University, West Lafayette. In this case, students apply to the West-Lafayette campus and can take courses and do research at IUPUI. Students for the Master's Program apply to the Biomedical Engineering Program at IUPUI.