Chemistry (B.S.)

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Structure of Materials, Quantum Mechanics, Synthesis, Reactivity of Substances and Green Chemistry.
2. Students will use critical thinking by demonstrating the ability to recognize the components of a problem, formulate a strategy to solve the problem, apply comprehensive scientific knowledge to execute a solution and then evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
3. Students will demonstrate communication skills reflective of professional standards in chemistry consistent with the American Chemical Society.
4. Students will demonstrate discipline-specific core laboratory and calculation- based skills related to the synthesis and characterization of compounds and common methods of chemical analysis.
5. Students will demonstrate readiness for post-baccalaureate entry into a workforce or advancement (entrance) into graduate or professional programs in Chemistry.
6. Students will demonstrate global perspective in their understanding of how chemistry affects economics, health, technology and the environment.

Recommended

• A Global Learning (GL) experience

Required

• General Education Requirements
• Internship

All courses required in the major must be completed with a "C-" or better in order to satisfy the major.  Incoming students need to place into MATH 104 in order to enroll in BIO 101 and MATH 155 to enroll in CHEM 101.

Students may elect to take research hours or course electives in special topics in they wish.