PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
(University of the City of Manila)
Intramuros, Manila
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, Chemistry
I. Rationale
The Master of Arts in Education, Chemistry is an innovative program designed
for individual who intend to pursue careers in chemistry education, research and or
teaching at the secondary or tertiary level. The program structure ensures that all
candidates for the degree receive comprehensive background and breadth in the sub-
disciplines of chemistry. These are needed to teach a broad range of chemical topics in
the secondary and university level. Graduate course work in chemistry is
accompanied by courses in learning theory, science curricula, research methods and
supporting pedagogical electives which enable the graduate to undertake research in
the teaching and learning of chemistry.
II. Objectives
1. To draw new talent into the teaching profession by attracting talented college
graduate who often seek jobs in high paying math and science field to careers in
teaching
2. To encourage accomplished professionals to bring their knowledge and experience
to the students who need them most
3. To improve the quality of teacher program and teacher preparation to a more rigorous
teacher education standard nationwide
4. To keep high quality of teachers by ensuring that their preparation is aligned with
the teacher skills
5. To increase number of teachers and quality of secondary and tertiary level instruction
to boost high school graduates, college attendees and completion of secondary and
tertiary education rate
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MSChE 607 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Modern approach to the study of the different classes of organic compounds with emphasis on
their preparations, structure, physical and chemical properties.
Attention is given to recent developments in interpretation of structure and reaction mechanisms.
Credit: 3 units
MSChE 610 - MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
The course emphasizes the molecular aspect of physiological systems such as biosynthesis of
biomolecules, active transport, neurochemistry, contractile system. Topics also include drug
metabolism, carcinogens, and gene regulation.
Credit: 3 units
MSChE 605 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
This course puts emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of the elements with reference
to periodic trends; coordinate compound to cover the chemistry of the main groups in terms of
preparation, uses, physical and chemical properties.
Credit: 3 units
MSPhE 615 – EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN IN SCIENCE
Experiments dealing with the basic laws of mechanics, circular motion, fluids, elasticity, heat,
thermal properties of materials, electrostatics, electric current, magnetism, biology and
chemistry.
Credit: 3hrs
MSChE 613 - INSTRUMENTAL METHOD OF ANALYSIS
This subject deals with the design, operation and theoretical foundation of instruments and
instrumental procedures.
Credit: 3 units
MSChE 612 - FOOD CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY
This subject deals with the study of toxic effect of food components, consumer products in
animals or humans, of natural or synthetic chemicals. Biochemical principles and methods
related to food composition, preservation, processing, and food safety are included.
Credit: 3 units
MSChE 618 - NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
This subject covers nuclear and radiochemistry, models of nuclear structure, types; kinetics and
mechanisms of nuclear reactions and decay, chemical applications of radioactivity and
radionuclides.
Credit: 3 units
MSChE 618 - NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY
This subjects deals with the isolation, identification, structure elucidation, and study of the
chemical characteristics of chemical substances produced by living organisms. This course will
cover such topics as natural products, medicinal chemistry and the role of transition metals in
biological systems. Biosynthesis and biological activities of secondary metabolites and the
applications of secondary metabolites in medicine and industry.
Credit: 3 units
