CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

De La Salle University-Manila

Master in Chemistry (Non-Thesis)

The Master of Science in Chemistry (Non Thesis) is a course specifically designed for the CHED
Faculty Development Program. It aims to assist in upgrading the academic qualifications of
secondary and tertiary level faculty in the country. Students are expected to pass 36 units of
academic courses following rules and regulations of the DLSU graduate programs. While the
program is a non-thesis program, the student must pass written comprehensive examinations in the
fields of chemistry.
Admissions
Must have graduated with a baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum of
25 units of Chemistry.
Must pass all admission requirements set by the university and the Chemistry Department.

Program Requirements
The students are expected to pass 36 units of academic courses following rules and regulations of
the DLSU graduate programs. While the program is a non-thesis program, the student must pass
written comprehensive examinations in the fields of chemistry. Procedures for comprehensive
examinations are defined in the DLSU graduate catalogue.
Course Tracking for MChemistry (Non Thesis)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
(ENG 501M, 3 units) (ENG 502M, 3 units) CHM545M
Organic Chemistry 2 (3 units)
CHM590M Fundamentals of CHM543M Organic
Research and Seminar (3 Chemistry (3 units) CHM523M
units) Analytical Chemistry 1 (3
CHM505M Inorganic units)
CHM503M Inorganic Chemistry 2 (3 units)
Chemistry 1 (3 units) CHM524M
CHM544M Organic Analytical Chemistry
CHM504M Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 unit) Laboratory (1 unit)
Chemistry Laboratory (1 unit)
Elective (3 units) CHM563M Physical
Chemistry (3 units)
Summer Term 4
CHM571M Biochemistry (3 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
units) (5 areas)

CHM525M Analytical
Chemistry 2 ((3 units)

CHM591M Master’s Project

(3 units)

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Comprehensive Examinations for MChem (NonThesis) Students
A student is eligible to take the comprehensive examinations after he/she has enrolled and passed/
completed all the courses.

The student should apply for the comprehensive examinations at the Registrars’ Office which
must certify the completion of academic requirements. A permit is secured by the student from
the GS Director’s Office for clearance purposes, after which he/she must enlist with the
department secretary.

Written comprehensive examinations are given by the Chemistry Graduate Committee in each of
the following areas:
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

The comprehensive examinations are scheduled once a term. The comprehensive examinations
are scheduled on five successive Saturdays. Three hours are normally allotted per subject area.

The passing mark is 50%.

A student must take all defined subject area examinations in one testing period. Only in the
area(s) where a student fails will he/she be made to take a re-test. Such a re-test must be
scheduled in one testing period only; i.e., if two or more examinations need to be repeated, all
must be taken during one testing period. If a student fails a second time, he must audit the courses
he failed whereupon he can take another re-test in the specific area. If a student fails three times in
any of the four subject areas he is automatically dropped from the program regardless of the
subject areas he had previously passed. A student is officially informed of the comprehensive
examination results about three weeks after the end of the testing period.

Master’s Project (CHM591M)

This is individual work wherein students apply his/her knowledge in solving a special
problem. It need not be experimental although projects may include some laboratory
experimentation, although the project may include some laboratory experimentation. It shall be
carried out under the supervision of an adviser who shall be responsible for guiding the student.

Grades
1. The minimum grade with credit is 2.0.
2. The College Graduate Council has agreed to implement the following grading schemes for
non-regular subjects:

Subject Purpose Minimum Grade with

Credit
Audit Personal enrichment AUDIT

2
 Requirement for retaking AUDIT
comprehensive exams
Enrichment/ New admission 1.0 (M.S./Ph.D.)
Refresher Re-admission 2.0 (M.S.)
2.5 (Ph.D.)
3. As per department policy, no Incomplete grade is given for graduate courses.
4. The deadline for submission of GS grading sheets and course card distribution follows that
of the undergraduates. Course cards may be distributed earlier but not later than the
scheduled date. The COS-GSO will notify concerned faculty of his/her course card
schedule.

Course Description
CHM503M Inorganic Chemistry 1 for M. Chem (Non-thesis)
The first course in general and inorganic chemistry. It develops in the student basic concepts of
matter and its classifications; mass relationships in chemical reactions; the properties of gases,
liquids, and solids; some concepts of thermochemistry; quantum theory and electronic behavior;
periodic relationship of elements in the periodic table; chemical bonding; intramolecular forces;
and solutions.
3 units
CHM504M Inorganic Chemistry 1 Laboratory for M. Chem. (Non-thesis)
A course developing basic laboratory skills. It includes experiments and exercises illustrating the
concept covered in General Chemistry 1.
1 unit
CHM505M Inorganic Chemistry ll for M. Chem. (Non-thesis)
This 3-unit course is a continuation of General Chemistry I. It provides the science major the
foundation in chemical concepts and principles covering elementary chemical thermodynamics,
chemical equilibrium, acid-base theories and applications, reduction-oxidation reactions,
electrochemistry, and kinetics
3 units
CHM523M Analytical Chemistry l for M. Chem. (Non-thesis)
A course in chemical analysis covering chemical principles and applications of titrimetric analyses
in acid-base, precipitation and complexation reactions.
3 units
CHM524M Analytical Chemistry Laboratory for M. Chem (Non-thesis)
A laboratory course developing basic experimental techniques and skills in quantitative analyses
including optical methods.
1 unit
CHM525M Analytical Chemistry ll for M. Chem (Non-thesis)
A course covering the principles, applications, techniques, scope, and limitations of spectroscopic
methods (UV-vis, IR, Raman, AA, MS, NMR, and emission), and chromatographic methods (GC,
HPLC).
3 units

3
CHM543M Organic Chemistry l for M. Chem (Non-thesis)
A 3-unit lecture course covering the basic concepts of organic chemistry, identifying functional
groups, isomerism, naming of organic compounds, and physical and chemical properties of
alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, thiols and sulfides
3 units
CHM544M Organic Chemistry l Laboratory for M. Chem. (Non-thesis)
Organic chemistry laboratory course covering the determination of physical properties of organic
compounds; separation and purification of organic mixtures; and qualitative organic analysis.
1 unit
CHM545M Organic Chemistry ll for M. Chem. (Non-thesis)
A 3-unit lecture course covering the structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation and
chemical properties of alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic
acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, and amines.
3 units
CHM563M Physical Chemistry for M. Chem (Non-thesis)
This three-unit course is devoted to a thorough study of the laws of thermodynamics and their
applications to simple systems such as gases.
3 units
CHM571M Biochemistry for M. Chem (Non-thesis)
This 3-unit course covers the fundamental aspects of biochemistry and structure and dynamics of
important cellular components. The properties of carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, proteins
and enzymes and nucleic acids.
3 units

CHM590M Research and Seminars for M. Chem (Non-thesis)

It is devoted to the conceptualization, organization and planning of an original project in chemistry.
It seeks to familiarize the student with the chemical literature as well as with legal and social
issues confronting researches, ethics, and conduct of research, intellectual property rights,
scientific writing. The course requirements include the submission of a research proposal. It is
designed to help the student to develop an awareness of recent developments in the field by
attending and actively participating in chemistry seminars. The course seeks to train the students
to present result, conclusion and views in public.
3 units
CHM591M Master’s Project
This is individual work wherein students apply his/her knowledge in solving a special problem. It
need not be experimental although projects may include some laboratory experimentation,
although the project may include some laboratory experimentation. It shall be carried out under
the supervision of an adviser who shall be responsible for guiding the student.
3 units
Elective Courses: See List in MS Chemistry Program