25/2002 Official Journal of the Freie Universität Berlin

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FU Mitteilungen

25/2002 • Official Journal of the Freie Universität Berlin •

30. 9. 2002

This English version is for information only; the German version is legally binding.

CONTENTS IN BRIEF

Announcements

Discontinuation of the course of study leading to a diploma in chemistry

at the Freie Universität Berlin Page 2

Academic regulations for the Bachelor's and the Bilingual (English/German)

Master's Programs in Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin Page 2

Examination regulations for the Bachelor's and

the Bilingual (English/German) Master's Programs in Chemistry

at the Freie Universität Berlin Page 10

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Senate of the Freie Universität Berlin

Discontinuation of the course of study leading to a diploma in chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin

On 3 July 2002, in accordance with § 9, para. 1 (3) of the Teilgrundordnung of October 27, 1998 (FU Communication 24/1998), the Senate of the Freie Universität Berlin decided to discontinue the course of study leading to a diploma in chemistry with effect from September 30, 2004.

In a communication – II C 2 – of September 26, 2002 the Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of the Land of Berlin, in accordance with § 22, para. 3 of the University Law of the Land of Berlin, approved the discontinuation of the course of study leading to a diploma in chemistry.

Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy Institute of Chemistry

Academic regulations for the Bachelor's and the Bilingual (English/German) Master's Programs in Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin

Preamble

On the basis of § 14, para. 1(2) of the Teilgrundordnung of October 27, 1998 (FU Communication 24/1998), the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy of the Freie Universität Berlin enacted the following Academic Regulations on July 10, 2002.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. General provisions

§ 1 Applicability

§ 2 Academic objectives, university degrees § 3 Academic counseling

II. Bachelor's Program

§ 4 Admission requirements § 5 Course requirements § 6 Specialized training

§ 7 General and Inorganic Chemistry § 8 Organic Chemistry § 9 Physical Chemistry § 10 Analytical Chemistry § 11 Mathematics § 12 Physics § 13 Elective modules § 14 General career skills

III. Master's Program

§ 15 Admission requirements

§ 16 Course requirements and organization § 17 Specialized fields in chemistry

§ 18 Further courses in chemistry and other natural sciences § 19 Non-natural science courses

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IV. Final provisions

§ 20 Entry into force

Annexes

Annex I Course requirements for the Bachelor's Program Annex II Schedule for the Bachelor's Program

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Applicability

These Academic Regulations regulate the contents and structure of the Bachelor's and English/German Master's Programs in chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin on the basis of the Examination Regulations of July 10, 2002 for these two Programs .

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Academic objectives, university degrees

(1) The objective of the Bachelor's Program is to equip students with scientific knowledge, including the corresponding scientific methods and practical skills. On completing the program, students should be qualified to work professionally in the appropriate field or to continue on to a higher degree. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor's Program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) degree.

(2) The English/German Master's Program in chemistry widens and deepens the knowledge gained in the preceding Bachelor's Program in Chemistry with the objective of prep aring students for a professional career in an academic, scientific, or applied field. By the end of the Program, students have acquired the skills to apply scientific methods and knowledge independently and responsibly , to interpret results, and to communicate appropriately in German and English, thereby enabling them to enhance international mobility. Students who successfully complete the Master's Program will be awarded a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.

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Academic counseling

(1) The Institute of Chemistry appoints advisors to provide academic counseling. Advisors are full-time members of the Institute of Chemistry who are entitled to take examinations and other persons entitled to take examinations whom the Examination Committee appoints as advisors. Information about academic counseling will be found in the catalogue of courses. The Chairperson of the Examination Committee in Chemistry will answer queries about examinations. (2) Every first-semester student enrolled in the Bachelor's Program will be assigned an advisor who will advise and assist the student in study matters in the first semester of study . Students may change advisors.

(3) In accordance with the Examination Regulations, every student enrolled in the Master's Program has to be assigned an advisor. Students may change advisors during the first year of the Master's Program. The advisor's function is to help the student to draw up a plan of study, including research visits at research institutes and other universities . The work teams are expected to publicize – e.g. on the Internet – their specializations and fields of research. On the basis of these, the Examination Committee will draw up model curricula in consultation with representatives of the different fields of study.

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Admission requirements

Admission requirements for the Bachelor's Program are a university entrance qualification or any other statutorily authorized qualification.

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Course requirements

(1) The required modules and required elective modules in each specialized field and the required general career skills as well as the corresponding credits will be found in Annex I.

(2) The schedule in Annex II will enable students to complete the degree within the allotted time (Regelstudienzeit). The required modules for each semester as listed in Annex II are scheduled so as to avoid any clashes.

(3) As a rule, classes are taught in German; in exceptional cases classes may be taught in English.

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Specialized training

(1) The program provides specialized training in the required fields of study of general and inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, mathematics, and physics, as described in §§ 7–12 below. In addition, students are required to complete elective modules as described in § 13 below.

(2) The required classes are offered in modules. As a rule, each module consists of several classes and courses to be taken simultaneously and for which proof of performance must be provided in accordance w ith the Examination Regulations.

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General and Inorganic Chemistry Module 1 (15 credits)

• General Chemistry (L: 4 hpw; E: 2 hpw) • Practical course (7 weeks, half-days) Course contents

Lecture and exercises: Properties and chemical changes of substances, selected chemical reactions, principles of

thermodynamics and kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solubility product, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonds, electrochemistry, oxidation and reduction, acid-base reactions, ions in aqueous solution, important inorganic compounds

Practical course: Simple chemical reactions, acid-base reactions, redox reactions, solubility product, observation and

interpretation of experiments, learning experimental techniques, sublimation, distillation, crystallization, qualitative analyses

Module 2 (6 credits)

• Inorganic Chemistry I (L: 4 hpw) Course contents

IC I – Chemistry of Metals: Coordination compounds (complexes), coordination geometries, isomerism, ligand field,

MO, and VB theory, electronic spectra, isolobal analogy, thermodynamic and kinetic stability, ligand substitution reactions, redox reactions, reactions of coordinated ligands, stabilization and activation, photochemistry, metal-metal

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bonds, clusters, important biological functions, metallo-organic chemistry, s and p complexes, carbene complexes, applications, catalysis

• Inorganic Chemistry II (L: 3 hpw) • Inorganic Chemistry III (L: 3 hpw) • Practical course (8 weeks, half-days) • Seminar (2 hpw)

Participation requirements Modules 1, 5, 6, 9, and 10 Course contents

IC II – Chemistry of Nonmetals: Chemistry of the elements in groups 13 to 18, excluding Al, Ga, In, Tl, Sn, Pb, Bi IC III – Solid-State Chemistry: Structural principles of inorganic solids, methods of preparation, material properties,

structure-property relationships, (ferroelectric substances, ferromagnetic substances, sup erconductors, solid ionic conductors, zeolites, glasses), methods of studying structures

Practical course: Independent synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds in the fields of nonmetal

chemistry, coordination chemistry, metallo-organic chemistry and solid-state chemistry. Handling oxygen- and moisture-sensitive substances, using state-of-the-art separation and analytical techniques of structural determination

Seminar: Papers by students on topical problems and developments in Inorganic Chemistry

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Organic Chemistry Module 4 (7 credits)

• Organic Chemistry I (L: 4 hpw; E: 1 hpw) Course contents

OC I – Principles of Organic Chemistry: Classes of substances, functional groups, reaction types, bonding behavior,

structures, stereochemistry, nomenclature, use of organic substances, industrial processes

• Inorganic Chemistry II (L: 6 hpw; E: 2 hpw) • Practical course I (7 weeks, half-days) • Seminar (2 hpw)

Participation requirements

for the practical course : Modules 1 and 4

Course contents

OC II – Organic Reactions and their Mechanisms: Substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation, reduction,

pericyclic reactions, rearrangements, condensation reactions

Practical course: Reaction mechanism oriented synthesis using simple laboratory operations including structural

determination using spectroscop ic methods.

Seminar: Spectroscopic structure determination (IR, NMR, UV, M S), laboratory techniques and health and safety

regulations

• Organic Chemistry III (L: 2 hpw; E: 1 hpw) • Practical course II (6 weeks, half-days) Participation requirements

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Course contents

OC III – Synthetic Methods: General principles of synthesis, transition metal catalysis, multistage synthesis,

principles of retrosynthesis

Practical course: More advanced practical synthesis, also involving modern methods and reagents

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Physical Chemistry Module 7 (9 credits)

• Physical Chemistry I (L: 3 hpw; E: 1.5 hpw)

• Practical course I including seminar (3 weeks, half-days) Participation requirements

Module 14, for the practical course: Lecture in Physical Chemistry I Course contents

PC I – Chemical Thermodynamics: Kinetic gas theory, equations of state of gases, fundamentals of thermodynamics

(temperature, work, heat, internal energy, enthalpy, free enthalpy, free energy, entropy), cyclic processes, equilibrium thermodynamics (heat of reaction, equilibrium constants)

Practical course I incl. seminar: Basic experiments in thermodynamics

• Physical Chemistry II (L: 4 hpw; E: 2 hpw) Participation requirements

M odules 14 and 15 Course contents

PC II – Atomic structure and chemical bonding: Basics of atomic structure, introduction to quantum mechanics (in

particular axioms; box potentials, harmonic oscillator), hydrogen atom, spin, multielectron atoms, quantum theory of molecules, approximation procedures, chemical bonding, introduction to molecular symmetry and ligand field theory

• Physical Chemistry III (L: 2 hpw; E: 1 hpw) Practical course II incl. Seminar (3 weeks half-days) Participation requirements

Module 7, for the practical course: Lecture in Physical Chemistry III Course contents

PC III - Electrochemistry: Electrolyte solutions (ion exchange, ion transport) electrodes (electrochemical cells, fuel

cells), double layer, phenomena at boundary surfaces, electrode kinetics, photoelectrochemistry, electroanalysis, corrosion

Practical course II incl. seminar: Basic experiments in electrochemistry

Module 10 (6.5 credits)

• Physical Chemistry IV (L: 2 hpw; E: 1 hpw) • Practical course III (2.5 weeks, half-days) Participation requirements

Module 7, for the practical course: Lecture in Physical Chemistry IV Course contents

PC IV – Chemical Reaction Kinetics: Formal kinetics, theory of uni- and bimolecular reactions, transition states,

complex reactions, atmospheric chemistry, reactions in solution (diffusion, electron transfer), reaction dynamics, ultrafast reactions, catalysis (homogeneous, heterogeneous)

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Module 11 (6.5 credits)

• Physical Chemistry V (L: 2 hpw; E: 1 hpw) • Practical course IV (2.5 weeks, half-days) Participation requirements

Module 8, for the practical course: Lecture in Physical Chemistry V Course contents

PC V – Molecular Spectroscopy: Electromagnetic radiation, interaction with matter, transition moments,

experimental aspects, molecular spectroscopy, rotation, oscillation, Raman and electron spectroscopy, laser spectroscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy

Practical course I V: Basic experiments in reaction kinetics

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Analytical Chemistry Module 12 (8 credits)

• Analytical Chemistry (L: 2 hpw) • Practical course I (5 weeks, half-days) Participation requirements

M odule 1 Course contents

Lecture: Methods to quantify the components of samples of substances, systematics of mass-specific properties ,

quantitative elemental analysis (e.g. absorption and emission spectroscopy, voltammetric techniques, etc.), fundamental concepts of analysis, chemometry, analytical quality assurance

Practical course - Classic and Modern Techniques of Quantitative Analysis: Gravimetry , separation and

enrichment techniques, titration, electrogravimetry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy, photometry, X-ray fluorescence analysis

• Block course (3 weeks) Participation requirements M odules 9 and 10 Course contents

Practical course II incl. lecture and exercises – Structural Analytical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry:

Oscillation spectra (IR, Raman), point groups, character tables, selection rules, UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy in solution, ESR spectroscopy, X-ray single crystal and powder diffraction

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Mathematics Module 14 (5 credits)

• Mathematics I (L: 2 hpw; E: 2 hpw) Course contents

Lecture and exercises: Numbers, functions of variables, elementary functions, limits, continuity, differential calculus

for functions of one variable, Taylor's series, integral calculus for functions of one variable

• Mathematics II (L: 2 hpw; E: 1 hpw) Participation requirements

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Course contents

Lecture and exercises: Vectors, matrices, determinants, differential and integral calculus for functions of several

variables, ordinary differential equations

§ 12 Physics

• Physics (L: 4 hpw; E: 2 hpw) • Practical course (2 weeks, half-days) Course contents

Lecture and exercises: Elementary mechanics, theory of electricity, optics, theory of heat, atomic and nuclear

physics

Practical course: Experiments on the principles in the above-mentioned specialized fields of physics

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Required electives

The program requires at least six credits in electives in different fields in chemistry. These elective modules must be chosen from the following fields:

• Radiochemistry

• Macromolecular Chemistry • Theoretical Chemistry • Biochemistry

It is possible to combine different fields. The Examination Committee designates the modules from which electives may be chosen.

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General career skills

(1) As part of their general career skills, students are expected to obtain at least 11 credits by completing one or more interdisciplinary classes and eight credits for practical work experience.

(2) The object of the interdisciplinary modules is to provide students with a broader scientific education and knowledge over and above the specialized training in chemistry that will assist them in further scientific research or their

professional career. Classes include: toxicology and law for chemists, using information-based tools (in particular researching literature), computer courses (in particular simulation, visualization), analytical quality assurance, environmental chemistry, environmental technology, special courses in crystallography, physics, mathematics, informatics and biology, ethical concerns in the natural sciences, advanced English language courses, introduction to business management, patent law, introduction to journalism and communications science. Any other courses must be approved by the Examination Committee. Students without the language abilities in English necessary for advanced study must attend language courses. It is recommended that students start taking electives in their first semester of study.

(3) Students are also required to provide proof of at least eight weeks of practical work experience in an appropriate industrial or research facility. Students must present a report on their activities and experience to the Examination Committee. A period not exceeding four of the eight weeks may be replaced by attending a professionally relevant practical seminar and an excursion to facilities in the chemical industry. The Examination Committee will issue guidelines for the practical work experience and appoint an officer who will be responsible for assessing whether the guidelines have been fulfilled as a prerequisite for awarding the 8 credits.

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Admission Requirements

(1) The Admission Requirements for the Master's Program in Chemistry are a completed Bachelor's degree in chemistry or an equivalent Bachelor of Science degree majoring chemistry at a university of similar standing. (2) The overall grade of the degree must be "good" or better.

(3) The Examination Committee decides whether the Admission Requirements have been fulfilled. The Committee may admit a student subject to a hearing or to the condition that the student provide proof of fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree mentioned in (1) above, or supplement his or her knowledge to the level required for admission to the Master's Program, by the beginning of the third semester of study. No credits are awarded for such proof of fulfillment. Proof of fulfillment does not affect the allocation of minus points (Maluspunkte) in accordance with the Examination Regulations.

(4) If the degree does not meet the general equivalence recommended by the "Central Office for Foreign Education", an opinion must be sought from said Central Office. In the event that the Central Office does not classify the grade of the foreign university degree, the Examination Committee will determine whether this university degree grade is equal to at least the overall grade of "good". If it is impossible to establish any equivalence, the Examination Committee assesses whether fulfillment of the conditions under (3) above establishes equivalence.

(5) Foreign students must provide proof that they have the language skills in either German or English to understand classes and courses and the specialist literature. As a rule, proof takes the form of test results (passing DSH or TOEFL with at least 550 points, or equivalent results).

(6) Every student must be assigned an advisor who is responsible for counseling the student in academic matters. The advisor is assigned by the Examination Committee in consultation with the student.

(7) If an application is rejected, reasons for the rejection must be given in writing.

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Course structure

(1) The study program is shown in the following table. Classes and courses to be taken together are offered in the form of modules. The distribution of credits is laid down in the Examination Regulations.

Required proof of credits

for required modules and required elective modules in the specialized fields of inorganic,

organic and physical/theoretical chemistry at least 10 credits each, minimum total credits: 30 for further modules in chemistry or other nat ural science subjects, minimum credits: 40 of which for practical courses, a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 credits*),

for seminars in specialized fields in chemistry, a minimum of 3 credits, and for non-chemistry modules, a maximum of 15 credits*)

for modules of non-natural science subjects, minimum credits: 15

for the master's thesis: 30

Total minimum required credits: 120. *) count towards the required 120 credits

(2) The modules offered in the fields of chemistry and other natural sciences afford students the opportunity to deepen their basic knowledge on the one hand and to specialize in a research or application-oriented field that suits their individual abilities and goals on the other. Each student chooses modules on the basis of his/her interests and abilities, in accordance with the table in (1) above, and in consultation with his/her advisor.

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(3) The Examination Committee defines the specialized fields in chemistry and, in consultation with the responsible professor, assigns each module in the Institute of Chemistry to at least one specialized field. Specialized fields in chemistry include, e.g., inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical/theoretical chemistry, analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, instrumental analysis, crystallography, structural biology, macromolecular chemistry, and

biochemistry.

(4) The Guide to the Master's Program contains a two-semester preview of the modules of the Institute of Chemistry, including the number of credits per course, to enable students to plan ahead. The contents of each course with comments will be found in the commentated course catalogue.

(5) The classes offered by the Institute of Chemistry are held in German or English.

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Specialized fields in chemistry

(1) To ensure students have a broad scientific qualification as the basis for further study in a specialized research or applied field of chemistry, the Institute of Chemistry offers a selection of required modules and required elective modules to deepen students' understanding of modern experimental and theoretical developments in chemistry and to introduce them to areas not included in the Bachelor's Program.

(2) Students must obtain at least 10 credits in required modules and required elective modules in each of the specialized fields of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical/theoretical chemistry. These modules are offered at least every second semester.

(3) Students much choose their classes from the following specialized areas:

Inorganic Chemistry

Elective modules

• Chemistry of the main group elements (5 credits; L+E)*) • Chemistry of the transition elements (5 credits; L+E)*)

• Radiochemistry including radiation protection course (7 credits; L+E+P) • Modern methods of structure determination (12 credits; L+E+P)

• Lectures in the specialized area of inorganic chemistry, e.g. bioinorganic chemistry (3 credits; L)

*) Students have to take one of these two modules. Students intending to write a master's thesis in inorganic chemistry have to take both modules.

Organic Chemistry

Elective modules

• Modern synthetic methods (6 credits; L + E)*)

• Reaction mechanisms / reactive intermediates (6 credits; L + E)*) • Stereochemistry (4 credits; L + E)*)

• Chemistry of natural substances / bioorganic chemistry (4 credits; L + E)*) • Macromolecular chemistry (4 credits; L + E)*)

*) Students have to take one of these two modules.

Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Required module

• Quantum chemistry (4 credits; L + E)*) Elective modules

• Solid states and boundary surfaces (4 credits; L + E)*) • Statistical thermodynamics (4 credits; L + E)*) • Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (4 credits; L + E)*) • Symmetry in chemistry (4 credits; L + E)*)

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Further subjects in chemistry and other natural sciences

(1) The requirement to produce proof of performance in further areas of chemistry and in other natural sciences in accordance with § 16 (1) will introduce students to special topics in the chosen field of research or applied chemistry. (2) Proof of performance in accordance with (1) can be obtained in selected specialized fields in chemistry as defined by the Examination Committee in accordance with § 16 (3). Combinations with subjects offered by other departments are permissible, provided that there is a suitable choice of courses. Examples include:

– material research combined with courses in physical chemistry, spectroscopy, crystallography, macromolecular chemistry, or surface analysis

– structural biology combined with courses in biochemistry, crystallography, spectroscopy, or theoretical chemistry – theoretical chemistry combined with courses in computer aided chemistry, physical chemistry, informatics, mathematics or theoretical physics

(3) Courses in other natural science subjects also include

(a) lectures in toxicology. It is recommended that students interested in experiment-oriented specialization should obtain proof of credits in toxicology;

(b) information-based tools (researching literature, etc.), computer courses (in particular simulation and visualization), analytical quality assurance, environmental chemistry, environmental technology , physics, mathematics, informatics, biology .

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Non- natural science courses

(1) The degree must show that the student has also acquired professional knowledge and skills in areas outside of his/her specialist field. To this end, students must obtain credits in non-natural science subjects in accordance with the requirements shown in the table in § 16 (1). To obtain these credits, students can, in consultation with the advisor, choose from the following areas : chemicals law, ethics in the natural sciences, advanced English language courses, elementary/intermediate German language courses, fundamentals of business management, patent law, journalism and communications science. Any other courses must be approved by the Examination Committee. The student's performance should demonstrate that in the subject in question he/she has achieved a level of skill that is well above that of an elementary or introductory level.

(2) It is recommended that students specializing in a field of chemistry involving substantial experimentation should acquire credits in chemicals law.

(3) Students whose German language abilities are not at least the equivalent of DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang [University Entrance German Language Test]) have to obtain 15 credits in German language courses in the first two semesters.

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Entry into force

(1) These Academic Regulations enter into force on the day after they are published in the FU Mitteilungen, the Official Journal of the Freie Universität Berlin.

(2) These Regulations apply to all students who enroll in the Bachelor's or Master's Program in Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin after these Regulations enter into force.

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Annex I

Bachelor Program in Chemistry at the FU Berlin

Specialized training

Required modules

General and Inorganic Chemistry 40 credits

Organic Chemistry 37 credits

Physical Chemistry 37 credits

Analytical Chemistry 13 credits

Mathematics 9 credits

Physics 9 credits

Bachelor's research paper 10 credits Total 155 credits

Required elective modules a) Radiochemistry

Macromolecular Chemistry Theoretical Chemistry

Biochemistry Minimum 6 credits

General career skills

Practical work experience courses b) Practical work experience

in an industrial or res earch facility Minimum 4 credits

Professionally relevant practical seminar 3 credit

Excursion to industrial chemical facilities 1 credit Total 8 credits

Elective modules c)

Toxicology and law for chemists

Information-based tools in chemistry (in particular researching literature) Computer courses (in particular simulation, visualization)

Analytical quality assurance Environmental Chemistry Environmental Technology Crystallography Physics Mathematics Informatics Biology

Ethics in the natural sciences Advanced English-language courses Business Management

Patent Law

Journalism and Communications Science Minimum 11 credits

Minimum total 180 credits

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b_{) Students will have to prove eight weeks of practical working experience (8 credits); up to half (4 credits)}

of this requirement may be fulfilled by attending a professionally relevant practical seminar (3 credits) and participating in an excu rsion to an industrial chemical facility (1 credit).

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Annex II

Schedule for the Bachelor's Program in Chemistry at the FU Berlin

Credits 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester 5th Semester 6th Semester

Specialized training

161 Course Credits Course Credits Course Credits Course Credits Course Credits Course Credits

General and Inorganic

Chemistry

40 Gen. Ch. (4+2) 8 Practical course [7] 7 IC I (4) 6 IC II (3) 4.5 IC III (3) 4.5 Practical course [8] 8 Seminar (2) 2

Organic Chemistry

37 OC II (4+1) 7 OC II (6+2) 11 Practical course [7] 7 Seminar (2) 2 OC III (2+1) 4 Practical course [6] 6

Physical Chemistry

37 PC I (3+1.5) 6 PC II (4+2) 8 Practical course I [3] 3 PC III (2+1) 4 PC IV (2+1) 4 Practical course II [3] 3

PC V (2+1) 4 Practical course III [2.5] 5

Practical course IV [2.5]

Analytical Chemistry

13 Analyt.Chem. (2) 3 Practical course [5] 5

Block course [5] 5

Mathematics

9 Math. I (2+2) 5 Math. II (2+1) 4

Physics

9 Physics (4+2) 7 Practical course [2] 2

Bachelor's research paper

10

Subtotal credits

155 27 27 31 27 28 15

Required electives

6 see § 13

General career skills

19 see § 14

Total credits

180 ~60 ~60 ~60

A single figure in parentheses (a) denotes the duration of a lecture or a seminar in semester hours per week, two numbers in parentheses (a+b) denote the duration of a lecture + exercise in semester hours per week, and a number in square brackets [a] denotes the duration of a practical course in half-day weeks.

Students should plan their required courses in the specialized field of study and courses for general career skills over the Program in such a way that they complete about 60 credits every 12 months.

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Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy Institute of Chemistry

Examination regulations for the Bachelor's and Bilingual Master's Programs in Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin

Preamble

On the basis of § 14, para. 1(2) of the Teilgrundordnung of October 27, 1998 (FU Communication 24/1998), the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy of the Freie Universität Berlin enacted the following Academic Regulations on July 10, 2002. *)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

§ 1 Applicability

§ 2 Examination Committee

§ 3 Evaluation of proof of performance

§ 4 Recognition of academic performance and examination results § 5 Written and oral examinations

§ 6 Failure to appear, withdrawal, cheating or disruption § 7 Grades, minus points (Maluspunkte)

§ 8 Application for completion of the Program § 9 Inspection of the examination files

§ 10 Duration of study, proof of performance § 11 Bachelor's research paper

§ 12 Transcript of record, degree certificate

§ 13 Duration of study, proof of performance, breakdown of credits § 14 Master's thesis

§ 15 Transcript of record, degree certificate

§ 16 Invalidity of the degree § 17 Entry into force

Annexes

Annex I Transcript of Bachelor's grades Annex II Certificate of Bachelor's degree Annex III Transcript of Master's grades

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Annex IV Transcript of ECTS grades Annex V Certificate of Master's degree

*) These Regulations were confirmed by the Ministry of the Land of Berlin responsible for the universities on September 26, 2002. The Regulations will remain in force until September 30, 2003.

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Applicability

These Examination Regulations complement the General Examination Regulations of the Freie Universität Berlin by regulating the requirements and methods of examination in the Bachelor's and Master's Programs in Chemistry.

§ 2

Examination Committee

In accordance with the General Examination Regulations , the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy appoints a n Examination Committee in Chemistry that is responsible for ensuring that the study programs are properly organized and implemented, that scientific standards are maintained, and that examinations in the course of the study program are appropriate, to assess and take into account credits obtained for study and examinations at other institutions, and to determine that the entry

requirements for admittance to the Master's Program are met. The Examination Committee consists of three full professors, one each from inorganic, organic, and physical/theoretical chemistry, a non-professorial member of the academic staff, and a student. The members of the Examination Committee are appointed on the recommendation of the respective bodies from which they are drawn . In addition, each body must also elect a deputy.

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Evaluation of proof of performance

(1) Proof of performance for each course in the Program is examined and graded, and credits awarded in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The basis for this procedure is the General Examination Regulations. Each student's examination results are certified and forwarded to the Examination Office.

(2) Proof of performance may take the form of written examinations, oral examinations, written and practical exercises, reports, and papers. The form and deadlines for performance are determined by the teaching staff responsible for the class and must be announced to the participants at commencement of the class at the latest.

(3) To participate in a class , students may be required to provide proof of knowledge or skills.. Proof may take the form of successful participation in another class or of a special assessment.

(4) Students wishing to participate in classes that require proof of performance must register with the persons responsible for the class. Registration for the class is simultaneously registration for the

examination. Changes and withdrawal are allowed only during the first third of the duration of the class. After that, failure to appear for performance controls or withdrawal from the class without a valid reason will result in the grade "fail" (5.0). In borderline cases, the decision lies with the Examination Committee.

(5) For certification of successful participation in a class and the associated credits, students must, in addition to punctual registration and regular attendance, achieve a grade of 4.0 in the examinations.

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(6) For certification of a practical course, students must complete the minimum requirements laid down by the regulations for the practical course within the prescribed time and write a report that receives the minimum average grade of 4.0 and, if required, pass a final examination. In addition, students must receive a minimum grade of 4.0 for at least 75% of individually graded performances in the practical course. If there is a final examination, a student's overall grade is calculated on the basis o f the grades for the practical performances and for the final examination. Students that fail to achieve an average grade of 4.0 for the practical performances must repeat them; similarly, students that fail to pass the final examination must repeat it.

(7) Certification of successful participation in a class must include at least the following details : the subject of the class, the type of class, class duration , participation prerequisites / required level, types of performance control / proof of performance, recognition of partial performance completed at other educational institutions , number of credits awarded, and grade.

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Recognition of academic performance and examination results

The Examination Committee decides in accordance with the General Examination Regulations whether students' study and examination achievements that are not obtained in the Bachelor's or Master's Programs of the Freie Universität Berlin should be recognized or not.

§ 5

Written and oral examinations

(1) Examiners can conduct oral examinations as individual or group examinations . The examination lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, d epending on candidate and the subject. The main topics examined and the respective evaluations must be recorded in a report. Subject to the agreem ent of the examinee, the examination is open to all members of the university.

(2) If a student fails an examination, he/she may repeat it. The dates of the examination and re-examination must be chosen in such a way that the re-examination can be taken s even calendar days after the start of classes in the following semester. Students may, with good reason and after consultation with the teachers concerned, be allowed to repeat examinations more than once without having to attend the class again. (3) An observer must be present at the first and any subsequent re-examinations .

(4) The persons responsible for a class may with good reason reset the dates of examinations. The Examination Committee must be informed of such decisions .

§ 6

Failure to appear, withdrawal, cheating or disruption

(1) In accordance with the General Examination Regulations of the FU Berlin, an examination will be graded "fail" (5.0) if the examinee fails to appear for an examination without a valid reason or withdraws from the examination after the start of the examination without a valid reason.

(2) Reasons for withdrawal or failure to appear must be presented to the Examination Committee in writing immediately and substantiated. If the Examination Committee accepts the reasons, a new date for the examination will be set.

(3) In the event of cheating or violation of the requirements, the examination will in accordance with the General Examination Regulations be graded "fail" (5.0).

§ 7

Grades, minus points (Maluspunkte)

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1.0 – 1.5 = excellent = A 1.6 – 2.0 = very good = B 2.1 – 3.0 = good = C 3.1 – 3.5 = satisfactory = D 3.6 – 4.0 = sufficient = E 4.1 – 5.0 = fail = F

(2) The teacher responsible for awarding the grade "fail" (4.1–5.0) for any proof of performance or because of failure to appear or withdrawal without valid reason (see § 6 above) will inform the student and the Examination Committee in accordance with § 3 (1). The student receives a minus point for the second and each subsequent such information in connection with the same proof of performance.

(3) Using the same criteria, m inus points will also be awarded for failure to pass an examination or practical course in the same program of study a t another university of equivalent institution of higher learning in the Federal Republic of Germany.

(4) Students who fail to earn a total of 30 credits in two successive semesters will be awarded two minus points. The same applies to part-time students who fail to earn a total of 15 credits in two successive semesters. Minus points in accordance with the preceding two sentences will not be awarded if the student can prove that the Freie Universität Berlin did not offer the courses necessary to avoid the minus points , or the student was unable to take the course owing to internal restrictions on entry, or if the student can show other valid reasons. The Examination Committee decides.

§ 8

Application for completion of the Program

(1) As a rule, the appli cation for completion of the Program is submitted to the Examination Committee before the start of the final semester of study. The following documentation must be included:

(a) proof that the student fulfilled the Admission Requirements;

(b) proof of enrollment in the Bachelor's or Master's Program in Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin in the two semesters preceding the application for completion of the Program. The Examination Committee may decide to grant exceptions;

(c) a declaration of any previous interim and final examinations in Chemistry taken, failed or not completed; (d) proof of performance in accordance with these regulations and the corresponding Study Regulations ;. (e) a declaration about further examinations for which proof of performance is required in the last semester of study;

(f) a proposal for a topic and a scientific supervisor for the proposed degree paper or thesis. (2) After checking the application, the Examination Committee informs the student whether the

documentation, declarations, and existing and planned proof of study are sufficient to complete the Program and which proof of performance is still required. The Examination Committee appoints the supervisor and, in consultation with the supervisor and the student, determines the topic of the degree paper or thesis, when the student should start working on i t and when it must be handed in.

§ 9

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In accordance with the General Examination Regulations, upon receipt of an application, students who have taken an examination will be allowed to inspect the examination files .

§ 10

Duration of study, proof of performance

(1) As a rule, the Bachelor's Program takes six semesters to complete.

(2) A total of 180 credits are needed to complete the Bachelor's Program, of which

(a) at least 161 credits, including 10 credits for the Bachelor's research paper, much be earned in required modules and required elective modules in accordance with Annex I of the Study Requirements,

(b) at least 11 credits in classes of professionally relevant electives and eight credits for practical work experience.

§ 11

Bachelor's research paper

(1) The final task in the Bachelor Program is the Bachelor's research paper, which is intended to demonstrate that the student is able, under supervision, to tackle a task in the field of chemistry, apply scientific methods, and write up the results independently.

(2) As a rule, the topic can, with the approval of the Examination Committee in accordance with § 8 (2), be assigned by any full-time professor or habilitated academic assistant in the Institute of Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin. The topic can be further development of a topic dealt with in a seminar or a practical course. A topic can be refused once within first three weeks of its being assigned, in which case it is taken as not assigned. The assignment of the topic is linked to the obligation to supervise the student's work. (3) The time allotted for completing the topic, including writing up the report on the results, is eight weeks . For valid reasons, the Examination Committee may at the request of the student extend the deadline for up to a maximum of four weeks. On handing in the paper, the student has to submit a written guarantee that he/she has written up the report independently and not used any unmentioned sources or aids.

(4) The Examination Committee appoints two examiners to evaluation the Bachelor's research paper. One of the examiners must be the pe rson who ass igned the task. The paper must be evaluated within four weeks. The final grade is the average of the examiners ' grades . If the examiners' grades differ by two or more grades, the Examination Committee appoints a third examiner. In this case, the final grad e is the average of the grades of the three examiners. If the average grade is worse than 4.0, the student is deemed to have failed the Bachelor's research paper.

(5) A student who has failed the Bachelor's research paper may repeat the requirement once. (6) Ten credits are awarded for the Bachelor's research paper.

§ 12

Transcript of record, degree certificate

(1) The Program is completed when the student has obtained the required number of credits as defined in § 10 (2) and no more than three minus p oints as defined in § 7 were obtained in three semesters in

succession and no more than six in total. Examination performances are taken into account only insofar as they are needed to obtain the required minimum number of credits as defined in § 10.

(2) To determine the grades for the modules as defined in the Academic Regulations , the grades for the courses passed and taken into account are multiplied by the respective number of credits allocated, the

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results added together, and divided by the sum of these credits. In accordance with the Academic Regulations , grades are not awarded for the practical work experience.

(3) To determine the overall grade, the grades as defined in (2) and the grade for the Bachelor's research paper as defined in § 11 (4) are multiplied by the respective number of credits allocated, the results added together, and divided by the sum of these credits

To determine the grades as defined in (2) and (3) above, figures are rounded only to the first digit after the decimal point.

(4) A transcript of record showing the overall grade as defined in (3) above, the grades of the individual modules, and the subject and grade of the Bachelor's research paper certifies completion of the Program (Annex I). This trans cript is the basis for a certificate (Annex II) that testifies that the university has awarded the student a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. The student may request the transcript and degree certificate in English. In addition, the student receives the so-called Diploma Supplem ent, which contains details about Program content and duration, the academic and professional qualifications acquired with the degree, and the university awarding the degree.

(5) If the Program is not completed in accordance with (1) above, the Examination Committee will give the student written notice of this. On request, a certificate will be issued to the student listing the examinations passed, the respective grades and credits awarded, and the examinations that still need to be passed to complete a Bachelor's degree.

§ 13

Duration of study, proof of performance, breakdown of credits

(1) As a rule, the Master's Program takes four semesters to complete.

(2) A total of 120 credits are needed to complete the Master's Program, of which

(a) at least 10 credits must be earned in each of the required modules in inorganic, organic, and physical/theoretical chemistry,

(b) for further modules in chemistry or other natural science subjects at least 40 minim um credits, (c) for modules of non-natural science subjects at least 15 minimum credits ,

(d) for the Master's thesis at least 30 credits .

(3) Other conditions that apply to examinations include the following:

(a) No more than 40 credits from modules of any one subject will be applied towards the required total of 120 credits. If a class can be assigned to different specialized fields , the student can choose to which specialized field the class should be assigned.

(b) At least 20 credits must be earned in practical courses in chem istry or other subjects in the natural sciences , and no more than 30 credits can be applied towards the total of 120 credits. No more than 12 credits from practical research work as part of a team will be applied towards the total of 120 credits. In theoretical subjects, the practical courses may be replaced by computer courses or exercises.

(c) At least three credits must be earned by participating in seminars in subjects in chemistry. Three credits will be awarded for a seminar lecture of at least 30 min utes, a written summary of the lecture, a grade of at least 4.0 for these two activities, and attending at least 12 seminar lectures.

(d) A maximum of 15 credits from examinations in modules of non -chemistry subjects in the natural sciences can be applied to the total of 120 credits.

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(4) At the request of a student, the Examination Committee may, after a statement from the student's advisor, grant an exception to this distribution of credits in justified cases .

§ 14

Master's thesis

(1) The final task i n the Master's Program is the Master's thesis in either German or English, which is intended to demonstrate that the student is able, under supervision, to tackle a research task in the field of chemistry, apply scientific methods, and write up the results independently.

(2) As a rule, the topic can, with the approval of the Examination Committee in accordance with § 8 (2), be assigned by any full-time professor or habilitated academic assistant in the Institute of Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin. The topic can be refused within first two months of its being assigned, in which case it is regarded as not assigned. The assignment of the topic is linked to the obligation to supervise the student's work.

(3) The time allotted for completing the task, including writing up the scientific report of the results, is six months . For valid reasons, the Examination Committee may, at the request of the student, extend the deadline by a maximum of three months. On handing in the paper, the student has to submit a written guarantee that he/she has compiled the report independently and not made use of unmentioned sources or aids.

(4) The Examination Committee appoints two examiners to evaluate the Bachelor's research paper. One of the examiners must be the pe rson who assigned the topic. The paper must be evaluated in writing within four weeks . The final grade is the average of the two examiners' grades . If the examiners' grades differ by two or more grades, the Examination Committee appoints a third examiner. In this case, the final grade is the average of the grades of the three examiners . If the average grade is worse than 4.0, the student is deemed to have failed the Master's thesis.

(5) A student who has failed the Master's thesis may repeat it once.

(6) A successful Master's thesis must be defended in an oral examination of about 45 minutes with the examiners as defined in (4) above. The oral examination is opened by a presentation of the work by the student lasting at most 15 minutes, followed by more or les s half an hour of discussion and questions on a wide range of topics related to the subject of the thesis. Subject to the agreement of the examinee, the oral examination is op en to members of the university. If the average grade is worse than 4.0, the student is deemed to have failed the oral examination.

(7) A student who has failed the oral examination may repeat it once, though the Examination Committee can decide whether there are valid reasons to make an exception. The repetition must take place within four weeks. The date is set by the Examination Committee in consultation with the examinee.

(8) After completion of the oral examination, the examiners as defined in (4) above determine the overall grade for the Maste r's thesis, including the oral examination, in accordance with § 7 (1). The written performance should carry twice the weight of the oral performance in the overall evaluation. (9) Thirty credits are awarded for the Master's thesis, including a successful oral examination.

§ 15

Transcript of record, degree certificate

(1) The Program is completed when the student can show that he/she has obtained the required credits as defined in § 13 (2) and been awarded not more than four minus points as defined in § 7. Courses passed are taken into account only insofar as they are needed to obtain the required minimum number of credits as defined in § 13.

(2) To determine the partial grades in the transcript as defined in Annex III, the grades for the courses passed and taken into account are multiplied with the respective number of credits allocated, the results added together, and divided by the sum of these credits.

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(3) To determine the overall grade, the grades as defined in (2) and the grade for the Master's thesis as defined in § 14 (8) are multiplied with the respective associated credits, then added together, and divided by the sum of the associated credits. To determine the grades as defined in (2) and (3) above, figures are rounded only to the first digit after the decimal point.

(4) A trans cript showing the overall grade as defined in (3) above, the grades of the individual modules, and the subject and grade of the Master's thesis certifies completion of the Program (Annex III). Together with the transcript, students will also receive a European Credit Transfer System transcript of record (Annex IV) and a degree certificate (Annex V). In handing over the certificate , the university awards the Master of Science degree (M.Sc.). The student may request that transcript, the ECTS transcript of record and degree certificate in English and German. In addition, the student receives the so-called Diploma Supplement, which contains details about program content and duration, the academic and professional qualifications acquired with the degree, and the university awarding the degree.

(5) If the Program is not completed in accordance with (1) above, the Examination Committee will give the student written notice of this. On request, a certificate will be issued for the student listing the examinations passed, the corresponding grades and the credits awarded, and the examinations that still need to be passed to complete a Master's degree.

§ 16

Invalidity of the degree

The Examination Committee may subsequently correct or reverse its decision on individual academic and examination achievements or the examination as a whole or the determination of completion of studies if it becomes known that any was achieved through cheating, the use of inadmissible aids, threats, the benefit of unfair advantage , or bribery.

§ 17

Entry into force

(1) These Examination Regulations enter into force on the day after publication in FU Mitteilungen, the official journal of the Freie Universität Berlin.

(2) These regulations apply to students who enro ll in the Bachelor's or Master's Program in Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin after these regulations enter into force.

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Annex I

Freie Universität Berlin

Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy

Institute of Chemistry

T r a n s c r i p t of R e c o r d

of examination results in the Bachelor's Program in Chemistry

Mr. / Ms. (first name, last name)

born on ... in ...

has passed the examination in accordance with the Examination Regulations of July 10, 2002 for the Bachelor's Program in Chemistry with the overall grade of

...

The examination results were graded as follows:

Credits Grade

A. Required modules

1. General and Inorganic Chemistry 40 ...

2. Organic Chemistry 37 ...

3. Physical Chemistry 37 ...

4. Analytical Chemistry 13 ...

5. Mathematics 9 ...

6. Physics 9 ...

B. Required elective modules Minimum no. 6

1. Radiochemistry ... ...

2. Macromolecular Chemistry ... ...

3. Theoretical Chemistry ... ...

4. Biochemistry ... ...

C. Elective modules Minimum no. 11

... ... ... ... ... ...

D. Bachelor research pap er 10 ...

Topic:... Supervisor:...

E. Practical working experience 8

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Total no. of credits: ... (Minimum no.: 180) Overall grade: ...

Berlin, (date) (Seal of the FUB)

Dean Chairperson

of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy of the Examination Committee in Chemistry

Credits correspond to the European Credit Transfer System Grades:

Excellent Very good Good Satisfactory Sufficient 1.0 – 1.5 1.6 – 2.0 2.1 – 3.0 3.1 – 3.5 3.6 – 4.0

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Annex II – Degree certificate

(Only "MR." and "HE" shown; corresponding certificates with "MS." and "SHE" where appropriate)

WITH THIS CERTIFICATE THE

FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN

AWARDS THROUGH THE

FACULTY OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACY

THE UNIVERSITY DEGREE OF

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

(B. Sc.)

TO MR.

FIRST NAME, LAST NAME

BORN ON ... IN ...

AFTER HE PASSED

THE EXAMINATION IN THE BACHELOR'S PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY AT THE FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXAMINATION REGULATIONS OF JULY 10, 2002 WITH THE OVERALL GRADE OF

...

THE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATIONS ARE LISTED IN A SEPARATE TRANSCRIPT OF RECORD.

BERLIN, (date)

(Seal of the FUB)

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Annex III

Freie Universität Berlin

Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy

Institute of Chemistry

T r a n s c r i p t o f R e c o r d

of examination results in the Master's Program in Chemistry

Mr. / Ms. (first name, last name)

born on ... in ...

has passed the examination in accordance with the Examination Regulations of July 10, 2002 for the Master's Program in Chemistry with the overall grade of

...

Credits Grade

A. Modules in Chemistry subjects ... ...

B. Modules in other natural science subjects ... ...

C. Modules in non-natural science subjects ... ...

D. Master thesis (including oral defense) 30 ...

Topic:... Supervisor:...

Total no. of credits: ... (Minimum no.: 120) Overall grade:

... ...

The individual examination results are listed in the Annex to this Transcript of Record (ECTS Certificate of Study).

Dean Chairperson

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Grades:

Credits correspond to the European Credit Transfer System

Excellent Very good Good Satisfactory Sufficient 1.0 – 1.5 1.6 – 2.0 2.1 – 3.0 3.1 – 3.5 3.6 – 4.0

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Annex IV

Freie Universität Berlin

Faculty of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy

Institute of Chemistry

ECTS Certificate of Study

(Annex to Transcript of Record)

of the examination results of Mr. / Ms. (first name, last name)

in the Master's Program in Chemistry

Credits Grade

Minimum Earned

requirement A. Required and required elective modules

in Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry 10 Modul e: ... ... Module: ... ... Module: ... ... Organic Ch emistry 10 Module: ... ... Module: ... ... Module: ... ... Physical/Theoretical Chemistry 10 Module: ... ... Module: ... ... Module: ... ... B. Other modules in Chemistry and modules in other

natural science subjects 40

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

C. Modules in non-natural science subjects 15

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Chairperson

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Annex V – Degree Certificate

(Only "MR." and "HE" shown; corresponding certificates with "MS." and "SHE" where appropriate)

WITH THIS CERTIFICATE THE

FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN

AWARDS THROUGH THE

FACULTY OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACY

THE UNIVERSITY DEGREE OF

MASTER OF SCIENCE

(M. Sc.)

TO MR.

FIRST NAME, LAST NAME

BORN ON ... IN ...

AFTER HE PASSED

THE EXAMINATION IN THE MASTER'S PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY AT THE FREIE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXAMINATION REGULATIONS OF 10 JULY 2002 WITH THE OVERALL GRADE OF

...

THE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS OF THE EXAMINATIONS ARE LISTED IN A SEPARATE TRANSCRIPT OF RECORD.

BERLIN, (date)

(Seal of the FUB)

Dean Chairperson