Undergraduate Research (CH399) may be taken for up to three semester hours credit with the approval of the chairman and research advisor. A total of three hours credit is equivalent to an upper division elective. Qualified students are encouraged to participate in research since it offers a desirable alternative to the formal classroom setting. Often students who have been involved in research have matured considerably with respect not only to chemistry, but also to career goals. In addition, prospective employers, as well as graduate and professional school committees, often look upon undergraduate research favorably. Students who participate in research are required to write a research report and to present the results of their research at a seminar held each semester. Often, undergraduate research leads to publication in chemistry journals.
