CHEM 6983 01: Non-thesis Research < Youngstown State University

CHEM 6983 - Non-thesis Research

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44028,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Dr. Nina V. Stourman

Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemistry of Natural Physiologically Active Compounds, Moscow State University, Russia

Professor

Email: nvstourman@ysu.edu

Office: WBH 6027

Office Phone: 330-941-7112

Preferred Contact Method: nvstourman@ysu.edu

Communication Expectations:
expect to receive a reply to your email question(s) within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, or within 48 hours during the weekends.

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Stourman

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph. D., Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemistry of Natural Physiologically Active Compounds, Moscow State University, Russia
Instructor Office Location: WBH 6027
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-7112

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

6983. Non-thesis Research. Preparation of a written and oral report on a relevant chemical topic. The written and oral report will be evaluated by a three-membered committee chosen by the student and instructor. This course is mandatory for all non-thesis Chemistry Masters students and should be taken in their final semester. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
	No textbook

There is no prescribed textbook. Students will read multiple scientific papers, selected by the instructor or by students themselves based on their chosen topics.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	Initial consultation
8/31		Topic Selection; Committee members selections
9/14		Literature selection
9/28		Paper outlines
10/12		Introduction draft
10/26		Chapter 1 draft
11/2		Chapter 2 draft
11/9		Chapter 3 draft
11/16		Complete paper draft
11/30		Final Paper submitted to the committee
12/7		Oral Presentation

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

CHEM 6983 01: Non-thesis Research