Master of Science in Chemistry

Master of Science in Chemistry Brief Description of the Major Field The program will allow the student to acquire a strong and comprehensive background in the traditional areas of chemistry at the masters level with specialization in a particular branch of chemistry. It prepares the student for the practice of chemistry as a pure science or as interfaced with the other disciplines Prospective Students Those who wish to teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and those who want to undertake and supervise research and development activities in chemistry and related areas in the academe, research institutions and industry. Opportunities Graduates become eligible to handle key positions in government, academic and private institutions. They can be employed as managers, supervisors, faculty members, researchers and consultants Specialization  

Analytical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Requirements and Mechanics to Graduate The program requires 6 units of thesis, 1 unit of seminar in Chemistry and 24 units of course work (12 units of core courses - one course each in the traditional areas of chemistry namely analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry; 3 units of courses in the student's area of specialization; 9 units of cognate courses in agricultural chemistry, biochemistry, environmental studies, physics, mathematics or computer science)

Core Courses Course

Semester

Number

Course Title

Units

Prerequisite/s

Offered

CHEM 205

Intermediate Physical Chemistry

3

CHEM 115 or COI

1

CHEM 220

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 120 or COI

1

CHEM 230

Research Techniques in Chemistry

3

CHEM 112.1 or COI

1

CHEM 242

Organic Reaction Mechanism

3

CHEM 44 or COI

1

Specialized Courses Course

Semester

Number

Course Title

Units

Prerequisite/s

Offered

CHEM 211

Quantum Chemistry

3

CHEM 205 or COI

1

CHEM 214

Molecular Thermodynamics

3

CHEM 205 or COI

2

CHEM 215

Advanced Physical Chemistry

3

CHEM 111 or COI

CHEM 216

Chemical Kinetics

3

CHEM 205 or COI

2

CHEM 120 and CHEM 225

Organometallic Chemistry

3

CHEM 140 or COI

1

CHEM 120 and CHEM 160 or CHEM 227

Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

2

CHEM 161 or COI CHEM 112 and

CHEM 231

Chromatography

3

CHEM 137 or COI

2

CHEM 112 and CHEM 232

Spectrochemical Methods of Analysis

3

CHEM 137 or COI

2

CHEM 112 and CHEM 233

Electroanalytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 137 or COI

1

CHEM 244

Organic Synthesis

3

CHEM 242 or COI

2

CHEM 246

Heterocyclic Compounds

3

CHEM 44 or COI

1

CHEM 252

Chemistry of Natural Products

3

COI

2

CHEM 160 (or 161) CHEM 102 or CHEM 254

Physical Biochemistry

3

CHEM 112

1

CHEM 260

Intermediary Metabolism I

3

CHEM 160 or

1

CHEM 161 or COI CHEM 160 or CHEM 261

Intermediary Metabolism II

3

CHEM 161 or COI

2

CHEM 160 or CHEM 262

Lipid Chemistry

3

CHEM 161

1

CHEM 32 and CHEM 263

Analytical Biochemistry

3

CHEM 160.1 or COI

1,2

CHEM 111 and CHEM 160 or CHEM 265

Enzyme Chemistry

3

CHEM 161 or COI

2

CHEM 160 or CHEM 266

Chemistry of Nucleic Acids

3

CHEM 161

2

CHEM 160 or CHEM 267 CHEM 268

Advanced Biochemistry Carbohydrate Chemistry

3 3

CHEM 161 or COI

1,2

CHEM 160 or

1

CHEM 161 CHEM 160 or

CHEM 269

Protein Chemistry

3

CHEM 161 CHEM 160 or

CHEM 273

Chemical Toxicology

3

2 1,2

CHEM 161 or COI CHEM 178 and

1

CHEM 275

Enzyme Technology

3

CHEM 265 or COI

CHEM 290

Special Problems

1 to 3

COI

1,2

CHEM 291

Special Topics

1 to 3

COI

1,2

CHEM 299

Graduate Seminar

1

CHEM 300

Master's Thesis

6

1,2,S

Master of Science in Biochemistry Brief Description of the Major Field The program seeks to provide manpower for both biochemical research and instruction. It is envisioned to provide a core of professionals that will provide leadership in conducting independent research in various areas of biochemistry. Prospective Students Graduates of biology, food science, zoology, botany, biochemistry, chemistry, agricultural chemistry, chemical engineering and closely related degrees. Those who want to teach biochemistry courses in the undergraduate and graduate level (masteral) and be involved in research activities in biochemistry and biotechnology. Opportunities Graduates of the program are qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate (masteral level) biochemistry courses. They can also do research on biochemical problems in agriculture and biotechnology. They can find employment in government research institutions, industrial establishments and in colleges or universities that offer chemistry, biochemistry and affiliate programs. Requirements and Mechanics to Graduate The program requires 9 units of biochemistry core courses (CHEM 260, CHEM 261 and CHEM 263) 6 units of major courses (CHEM 162, 254, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 273, 274, 275, 290, 291 or related courses CHEM 154, 227, 246, 252) 9 units of minor courses in any of the following minor fields: microbiology, botany, genetics, food science, horticulture, animal science, agronomy, entomology, agricultural chemistry, forestry, plant pathology, verinary medicine, chemistry, applied nutrition, molecular biology, computational science and agricultural biotechnology.

1 unit of graduate seminar on biochemistry and 6 units of thesis. (thesis problem should involve the application of biochemical principles and techniques) Core Courses

Course Number

Course Title

Units

Prerequisite/s

Sem. Offered

CHEM 260

Intermediary Metabolism I

3

CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI

1

CHEM 261

Intermediary Metabolism II

3

CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI

2

CHEM 263

Analytical Biochemistry

3

CHEM 32 and CHEM 160.1 or COI

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Brief Description of the Major Field Molecular biology is fundamental to many disciplines and biotechnology and its applications have become very important and useful in these disciplines. UPLB’s Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBB) Program is an interdisciplinary program, encompassing many disciplines and involves all colleges of UPLB. It has offered the MS MBB degree since 1990 and the PhD degree since 2002. The MBB program addresses the increasing need of industry, academe and government for high caliber graduates in the field. These graduates, being well grounded in the theoretical and applied aspects of MBB, can provide the leadership and manpower to plan, direct and implement research, education as well as production and regulatory aspects of molecular biology and biotechnology and their applications especially in food, agriculture, industry and environment.

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Prospective Students The MS MBB program is open to students who are BS graduates of disciplines in the physical and life sciences such as chemistry, biology, agriculture, and other related degree programs. The PhD program is open to students who have MS degrees in MBB or allied courses. In both cases there are foundation courses which need to be completed to be admitted as regular students (for more information, please contact the UPLB Graduate School or the MBB contact person). Opportunities Institutions involved in biologicals, pharmaceuticals, fermentation, food and feed processing, diagnostics, plant and animal breeding and production, etc., are increasingly requiring graduates of molecular biology and biotechnology with advanced degrees to assume important and critical roles in teaching, research, production and management. Regulatory and monitoring agencies in the different departments of the national government such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, etc., are also in need of specialists in MBB. Students are also exposed to bioentrepreneurship and may opt to be involved in entrepreneurial pursuits.

Areas of Specialization Students major in the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of any of the traditional fields of discipline. The students also take courses in their cognate disciplines. In the past ten years, MBB students have conducted their theses in areas/disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, plant breeding, plant biology, and plant pathology. Requirements for Graduation For the MS MBB program, 21 units of major courses (17 core and 4 other courses), 9

units of cognate and 6 units of thesis, for a total of 37 units, are required for graduation.For the PhD MBB program, a total of 39 units are required: 18 units of major courses (12 core and 6 other courses), 9 units of cognate, and 12 units of dissertation. One and two units of seminar for the MS and PhD programs, respectively, are also required.Other requirements of the UPLB Graduate School are also in effect. These include for the MS: comprehensive examination and final defense of thesis; for PhD, qualifying examination, comprehensive written and oral examination, and the final dissertation defense. Core Courses for the MS MBB Program Title

Semeste

Course No.

Units

Prerequisite

r offered

MBB 201/BIO 201

Advanced Molecular Biology

3

BIO 101

1,2

CHEM 261

Intermediary Metabolism II

3

CHEM 160

2

MBB 206

Research Techniques in Molecular Biology I

3

MBB 201/BIO201

1,2

MBB 211

Biocomputing in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

2

COI

1

MATH 26, CHEM MBB 240

Industrial Biotechnology

3

160, MCB1

1

MBB 292

Biotechnology and Society

3

Senior standing

2

MBB 299

Graduate Seminar

(1)

Total

17

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Other Major MBB Courses Title Course No.

Semester Units

Prerequisite

offered

SOIL 120 or MCB 150 and BIO 101; MBB 224/SOIL 224

Biotechnology of Soil-Microbe-Plant Interactions

3

or COI

MBB 225/BOT 225

Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolites

3

CHEM 160; or COI

2

BOT 20 and

Biotechnology in Immunoprophylaxis and MBB 229/VMCB 229

Diagnostics

2

VMCB 221 or 2

VPAR 234 or COI

1

MBB 235/FPPS 235

Forest Products Biotechnology

3

FPPS 131 or COI

2

MBB251/PPTH 251

Molecular Plant-Pathogen Interactions

3

BIO 101

2

MBB267/ ANSC 267

Animal Reproductive Biotechnology

3

ANSC 260 or COI

2

PPTH 101 and

BIO 101 & any basic course in Systematics (BOT 140, ZOO 140 or MBB 268/FBS 268

Molecular Phylogenetics

3

FBS 167)

2

ENT 120 and BIO MBB 273/ENTOM 273

Insect Molecular Biology

3

101; or COI

Master of Science in Agricultural Chemistry Brief Description of the Major Field Designed to provide students chemistry concepts, theories and principles needed to conduct research relevant to agro-industrial development. Prospective Students Those who wish to teach agricultural chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and those who want to undertake and supervise research and development activities involving the application of chemistry in concerns related to agriculture in the academe, industries and government agencies. Opportunities Graduates become eligible to handle key positions in government, academic and private institutions. They can be employed as managers, supervisors, faculty members, researchers and consultants. Requirements and Mechanics to Graduate The program requires 24 units of course work (9 units of core courses, 6 units of major courses, 9 units of course work in the minor area), 1 unit of graduate seminar and 6 units of thesis. Major courses can be any ACHM or CHEM courses. Minor courses must be chosen from any field of specialization in agriculture or forestry. Thesis problem must be an application of chemistry to the minor field. Core Courses 9 units of core courses must be satisfied by selecting 3 out of the 5 courses listed below.

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Course Number

Course Title

Units

Prerequisite/s

Semester Offered

CHEM 205

Intermediate Physical Chemistry

3

CHEM 115 or COI

1

CHEM 220

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 120 0r COI

1

CHEM 230 CHEM 242

Research Techniques in Chemistry Organic Reaction Mechanism

3 3

CHEM 112.1 or COI CHEM 44 or COI

1 1

CHEM 260

Intermediary Metabolism I

3

CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI

1