Research is supervised by a member of the Chemistry or Physics and Astronomy departments.
Off-campus research requires the active participation of a Wellesley faculty member throughout the research period.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Typical Periods Offered: Spring; Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring
Notes: Mandatory Credit/Non Credit.
Research is supervised by a member of the Chemistry or Physics and Astronomy departments.
Off-campus research requires the active participation of a Wellesley faculty member throughout the
research period.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Open to juniors and seniors.
Typical Periods Offered: Spring; Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring
Notes: Mandatory Credit/Non Credit.
The first course in a two-semester investigation of a significant research problem, culminating in the preparation of a thesis.
CHPH non-honors thesis students will follow the non-honors thesis guidelines of the advisor's home department.
This route does not lead to departmental honors.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: Open to Seniors only. Permission of the instructor required.
Typical Periods Offered: Fall and Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring; Fall
Notes: Research is supervised by a member of the Chemistry or Physics and Astronomy departments. Off-campus research requires the active participation of Wellesley faculty member throughout the
research period.
The first course in a two-semester investigation (360/370) of a significant research problem, culminating in the preparation of a thesis and defense (oral examination) of that thesis before a committee of faculty from the Departments of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy.
Required for honors in the major. Off-campus research requires the active participation of a Wellesley faculty member throughout the research period.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: Permission of the department.
Typical Periods Offered: Spring; Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring
Notes: Students enroll in Senior Thesis Research (360) in the first semester and carry out independent work under the supervision of a faculty member from the Department of Chemistry or Physics and Astronomy. If sufficient progress is made, students may continue with Senior Thesis (370) in the second semester.
CHPH honors thesis students will follow the honors thesis guidelines of the advisor's home department.
The second course in a two-semester investigation of a significant chemistry/physics research problem, culminating in the preparation of a thesis.
CHPH non-honors thesis students will follow the non-honors thesis guidelines of the advisor's home department.
This route does not lead to honors.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: CHPH 355 and permission of the department.
Typical Periods Offered: Fall and Spring
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring
Notes: CHPH non-honors thesis students will follow the non-honors thesis guidelines of the advisor's home department. Off-campus research requires the active participation of a Wellesley faculty member throughout the research period.
The second course in a two-semester investigation (360/370) of a significant research problem, culminating in the preparation of a thesis and defense (oral examination) of that thesis before a committee of faculty from the Departments of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy.
Required for honors in the major. Off-campus research requires the active participation of a Wellesley faculty member throughout the research period.
Units: 1
Max Enrollment: 15
Prerequisites: CHPH 360 and permission of the department.
Typical Periods Offered: Spring; Fall
Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring
Notes: Students enroll in Senior Thesis Research (360) in the first semester and carry out independent work under the supervision of a faculty member. If sufficient progress is made, students may continue with Senior Thesis (370) in the second semester.