Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the B.S. degree in chemistry, students will demonstrate competency in chemistry at levels comparable to national standards for this discipline.
- Students will be able to use the peer-reviewed scientific literature effectively and evaluate technical articles critically.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in accurately conveying scientific data both orally and in writing.
- Upon completion of each year of chemistry coursework (general, organic, analytical, and physical), students will attain knowledge comparable to national standards in these areas of chemistry.
- Students will be able to apply appropriate technology (including molecular modeling) and mathematical tools to their study of chemistry.
- Students will be able to apply instrumental and other laboratory techniques to laboratory -based problems.
- Students should be able to define problems clearly, develop testable hypotheses, design and execute experiments, analyze data using appropriate statistical methods, and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Students will understand the concepts of safe laboratory practices and how to apply them.
- Students should be able to work in a group to solve scientific problems, be effective leaders as well as effective team members, and interact productively with a diverse group of peers.
- Students will conduct themselves responsibly and be aware of the role of chemistry in contemporary societal and global issues.