Structure of the D.Chem program In addition to the typical course work listed here, Doctor of Chemistry (D.Chem.) students at the University of Texas, Dallas, usually are assigned teaching assistantships during their first two years in the program. After returning from their Industrial Practicums, students are supported as research assistants by the group in which they work on their Fundamental Practicums. First year Fall semester Spring semester Summer semester Advanced Organic Chemistry I Scientific Literature and Communications Skills Thermodynamics Advanced Organic Chemistry II Analytical Techniques I Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Choose an Apprenticeship Practicum (AP) topic and research group. Accelerated Short Course (Chromatography) Begin research for AP. Second year Fall semester Spring semester Summer semester Materials Science Principles of Industrial Chemistry Analytical Techniques II Problem-Solving Examination Continue research in AP. Meet with supervisory committee to decide on progress and on Industrial Practicum (IP) eligibility. Complete AP research. Prepare and defend the report of the AP project by August 15. Receive an assignment to an IP position by September 1. Third year Spend 9–12 months at an industrial location on the IP assignment. Prepare and defend the report of the IP project. Decide on a Fundamental Practicum (FP) project and research group. Fourth and fifth years Complete FP project and write report. Finalize and defend thesis research to complete the D.Chem. degree program. Meet with the supervisory committee each May to review progress. Return to article