Chemistry Major

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will: 

• develop a rigorous understanding of fundamental chemical concepts and techniques.
• gain practical experience with a wide variety of chemistry instruments and knowledge to interpret obtained data.
•  develop an ability to communicate ideas in chemistry to general audiences and specialists. 
• understand a broad range of chemical principles and knowledge in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. 
• gain chemical knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve theoretical and practical problems in chemistry.
• demonstrate laboratory skills appropriate to the study of chemistry: 
  • acquire, interpret and analyze data using manual and instrumental methods 
  • carry out basic synthetic reactions 
  • maintain a laboratory notebook 
  • work confidently and safely in a laboratory 
• organize and present scientific information in written and oral form assisted by the use of computer technology such as word processing, spreadsheets, chemical structure drawing programs, chemical information retrieval services
• understand the importance of chemistry in an industrial, economic, environmental and social context. 
• develop the ability to succeed in pursuing further studies or employment in chemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving chemistry.

Major Requirements (55 Units)

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