Jul 04, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026
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CHEM 6950 - Introduction to Research


A course for first year chemistry graduate students that involves rotations through three research groups to become familiar with research in the department. Students will participate in various research-related activities, including group meetings, reading papers, exploring potential thesis projects, and shadowing or assisting graduate students working in the lab. The main goal of the course is to assist graduate students in their selection of a research adviser. Entering PhD students should register for 2 credit hours in Fall and 1 credit hour in Spring. Entering MS students can register for a total of 2 credits in their first semester only. Not available to Co-terminal MS students. 

 

 

When Offered: OFFERED YEARLY

Graded: SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY

Credit Hours: 1 - 3 credit hours



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