Course Information

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A = Fall Term
B = Winter Term
Y = half course over 2 terms

Q = 1st quarter of Fall Term
R = 2nd quarter of Fall Term

S = 1st quarter of Winter Term
T = 2nd quarter of Winter Term

Required Courses

Chem 9657-9658Y: Seminar (Milestone)

Course Objectives: (Please note: these seminars are not the same)

To accustom the student to the regular perusal of the literature
To develop the student’s ability to assemble and critically appraise the recent literature
To develop an understanding (for both the student and the audience) of a research topic of current interest
To develop the student’s ability to present a seminar
To accustom the student to public speaking
To give practice in dealing with verbal questioning

Instructor: Robert Hudson
Time: Thursday 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Location for Fall Term: Zoom Winter Term: Zoom

Research Course

Course Objectives:

Students will be registered in the appropriate course each year by the Graduate Assistant when they complete their yearly report and the grade is submitted.

Policy guideline and implementation

This does not count as courses required for the degree.

Optional Course – Experiential-Learning and Professionalism in Chemistry (EPIC)

Course Objectives:

The intention of the course is to encourage students to expose themselves to experiences that will enhance their professionalism, communication and teaching skill set. Such expertise is critical for successful degree progression and then beyond your time at Western, especially in the workforce.