10/22/2008
sdunner@princeton.edu

Graduate courses are an essential part of a student's training, providing a focused and disciplined approach to new areas and levels of knowledge. Students may also take advantage of the rich array of courses offered in allied departments such as the Departments of Physics and Molecular Biology and in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The choice of courses depends on the student’s preparation and research goals.

Students are required to take six courses and to perform satisfactorily (B average). In addition, a student must demonstrate proficiency in a breadth of subject matter by achieving grades of B or better in coursework in each of four areas out of a total of ten areas. The areas are spectroscopy and quantum mechanics; thermodynamics and chemical dynamics; solid state chemistry; physical inorganic/coordination chemistry; organometallic; physical organic; organic synthesis; biophysical chemistry; chemical biology/bioinorganic chemistry; simulation/modeling/theory.)

The department maintains an extraordinarily active seminar program, featuring eminent visitors whose research is at the forefront of science.

Course Descriptions
Seminars