CHEM 498 - Senior Library Thesis and Seminar

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

Subject:

Description:

An in-depth reading and researching of the literature on current issues in chemistry. The student must consult with a faculty member in the discipline to decide on the subject and then produce a research paper (approximately 10-20 pages) with a list of literature citations in American Chemical Society style. The research paper (thesis) must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject. The project will involve an average of two hours of consultation with the faculty supervisor and four (4) hours of library work each week. The student will defend the thesis in a seminar to the faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units of credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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