Peter Markow, Ph.D.
For chemistry professor Dr. Peter Markow, student-centered learning is the key to a successful education. "As a constructivist, I believe that pure lecture is not a good way to learn, so I use an interactive approach to help students understand chemistry in the lab."
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Chemistry
For more information contact the director: ddean@sjc.edu
Course descriptions can be found on page 123 in The SJC Catalog. (PDF: 195pp., 2.2M)
Master of Science in Chemistry
The Saint Joseph College graduate program in chemistry is designed for working professionals who are looking to enhance their skills in the chemical sciences and to prepare for professional advancement. This part-time program, flexible in its scheduling options, offers numerous advantages: students select from a thesis or non-thesis option, each of which results in 30 graduate-level credits. Required courses include Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry. Chemistry electives include Medicinal Chemistry, Introduction to the Chemistry of Cancer, Organometallic Chemistry, Inorganic Polymer Chemistry, Biochemical and Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Science and more.
High school teachers can choose from many courses focused on the teaching of chemistry and science including: Inquiry and Experimentation in Teaching Science, Conceptual Development in the Teaching of Science, Biochemical Laboratory Methods for Teachers, Environmental Geochemistry and Planetary Chemistry.
Matriculation Requirements:
- a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or a closely related discipline with a science GPA of 2.8 or higher, or completion of six credits in the chemistry graduate program with grades of B- or better
- two letters of recommendation
- a sealed official undergraduate transcript
- a completed planned program of study following an interview with the program director
Program Requirements:
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Thesis option | Non-Thesis Option |
| required courses | 3 courses, 9 credits | 3 courses, 9 credits |
| chemistry electives | 3 courses, 9 credits | 5 courses, 15 credits |
| thesis | 6 credits | |
| other electives | 2 courses, 6 credits | 2 courses, 6 credits |
| total | 30 credits | 30 credits |
In addition, all students in the non-thesis program must pass a written comprehensive examination after having completed 24 credits in chemistry. Students in the thesis option will present and defend their thesis as a culminating activity in lieu of a written comprehensive exam. All students must fill out a Comprehensive Exam Application.
| Required Courses | |
| Thesis Option | 15 credits |
| CHEM 520 | Inorganic Chemistry (3) |
| CHEM 530 | Biochemistry (3) |
| CHEM 560 or CHEM 561 | Advanced Organic Chemistry I or II (3) |
| CHEM 598 | Research Seminar (3) |
| CHEM 599 | Master's Thesis (3) |
| Non-Thesis Option | 9 credits |
| CHEM 520 | Inorganic Chemistry (3) |
| CHEM 530 | Biochemistry (3) |
| CHEM 560 or CHEM 561 | Advanced Organic Chemistry I or II (3) |
Chemistry Electives (all 3 credit courses):
Thesis option selects 3 courses, non-thesis option selects 5 course from the list below:
| CHEM 550 | Heterocyclic Chemistry |
| CHEM 551 | Medicinal Chemistry |
| CHEM 552 | Organometallic Chemistry |
| CHEM 554 | Planetary Chemistry |
| CHEM 556 | Conceptual Development in Teaching Science |
| CHEM 557 | Inquiry and Experimentation in Teaching Science |
| CHEM 570 | Instrumental Organic Analysis |
| CHEM 580 | Chemical Instrumentation |
| CHEM 585 | Introduction to the Chemistry of Cancer |
| CHEM 586 | Biochemical and Instrumental Analysis in Forensic Science |
| CHEM 587 | Environmental Geochemistry |
| CHEM 589 | Inorganic Polymer Chemistry |
| CHEM 597 | Independent Study |
| CHEM 593, 594 | Advanced Chemistry Seminars: Introduction to Biochemical Laboratory Methods for Teachers Applying Chemistry to Everyday Life |
Other Electives:
These courses may be any graduate courses approved by the Graduate Director of the Chemistry Department.
Transfer Credit:
Normally, a maximum of 6 graduate credits may be transferred into the program.
Master of Science in Biochemistry (online)
The master's degree in biochemistry is a planned program for individuals with an undergraduate major in biochemistry, biology or chemistry. The Master of Science in Biochemistry is an integrated program, combining coursework in the fields of biology and chemistry. Therefore, graduates will have employment opportunities in biology and chemistry as well as jobs requiring an integrated program. Graduates will also be prepared to enter professional training in medicine, veterinary, pharmacy, and allied health schools. The program is ideally suited to members of the armed services whose positions deny them the ability to attend classes at a regional college or university on a schedule that meets their terms and locations of service.
Matriculation Requirements:
- a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in Biochemistry or a closely related discipline with a science GPA of 2.8 or higher, or completion of six credits in the biochemistry graduate program with grades of B- or better
- two letters of recommendation
- a sealed official undergraduate transcript
- a completed planned program of study following an interview with the program director.
Program Requirements:
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Thesis option | Non-Thesis Option |
| required courses | 4 courses, 12 credits |
4 courses, 12 credits |
| biochemistry electives | 3 courses, 9 credits |
5 courses, 15 credits |
| thesis | 6 credits |
|
| other electives | 1 courses, 3 credits | 1 courses, 3 credits |
| total | 30 credits | 30 credits |
In addition, all students in the non-thesis program must pass a written comprehensive examination after having completed 24 credits in chemistry. Students in the thesis option will present and defend their thesis as a culminating activity in lieu of a written comprehensive exam. All students must fill out a Comprehensive Exam Application.
| Required Courses | |
| Thesis Option | 18 credits |
| CHEM 500 |
Chemical Thermodynamics(3) |
| CHEM 525 | Biochemistry I (3) |
| CHEM 530 | Biochemistry II (3) |
| BIOL 525 | Genetics (3) |
| CHEM 598 | Research Seminar (3) |
| CHEM 599 | Master's Thesis (3) |
| Non-Thesis Option | 12 credits |
| CHEM 500 | Chemical Thermodynamics (3) |
| CHEM 525 | Biochemistry I (3) |
| CHEM 530 | Biochemistry II (3) |
| BIOL 525 | Genetics (3) |
Biochemistry Electives (all 3 credit courses):
Thesis option selects 3 courses, non-thesis option selects 5 courses from the list below:
| BIOL 510 | Cell Biology |
| BIOL 515 | Pharmacology |
| BIOL 516 | Toxicology |
| BIOL 518 | Endocrinology |
| BIOL 522 | Immunology |
| BIOL 510 | Cell Biology |
| CHEM 560 | Advanced Organic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 561 | Advanced Organic Chemistry II |
| CHEM 585 | Biochemistry of Cancer |
| CHEM 593 | Advanced Seminar I |
| CHEM 594 | Advanced Seminar II |
Other Elective:
This course may be any graduate course approved by the Graduate Director of the Chemistry Department.
Transfer Credit:
Normally, a maximum of 6 graduate credits may be transferred into the program.
Projected Chemistry Course Matrix through 2010:
Fall 2008
CHEM 500 Chemical Thermodynamics (required course in Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 693 Special topics: Metabolism and Its Regulation (elective course in Chem. MS and Biochem, MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 520 Inorganic Chemistry (required course Chem. MS)
Format: in the classroom
Spring 2009
CHEM 561 Advance Organic Chemistry II (required course in Chem. MS and elective course in Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 557 Inquiry and Experimentation in Teaching Chemistry (elective course in Chem. MS)
Format: in the classroomCHEM 530 Biochemistry (required course in both Chem. and Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance course
Summer 2009
CHEM 554 Planetary Chemistry (elective course in Chem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 694 Special topics: Biochemistry of Obesity (elective course in Chem. MS and Biochem, MS)
Format: online/distance course
Fall 2009
CHEM 500 Chemical Thermodynamics (required course Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 560 Advance Organic Chemistry I (required course in Chem. MS and elective course in Biochem. MS)
Format: in the classroom
Spring 2010
CHEM 530 Biochemistry (required course in both Chem. and Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 520 Inorganic Chemistry (required course Chem. MS)
Format: in the classroom
Summer 2010
CHEM 551 Medicinal Chemistry (elective course in both Chem. and Biochem. MS)
Format: in the classroom
Fall 2010
CHEM 561 Advance Organic Chemistry II (required course in Chem. MS and elective course in Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 585 Introduction to the Biochemistry of Cancer (elective course in both Chem. and Biochem. MS)
Format: online/distance courseCHEM 557 Inquiry and Experimentation in Teaching Chemistry (elective course in Chem. MS)
Format: in the classroom
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