Chemistry Program Goals

  1. To provide a broad foundation in chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective.
  2. To provide students with the skills required to succeed in graduate school, the chemical industry, or professional school.
  3. To expose the students to a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation.

Learning Objectives

  1. The student will understand the importance of the Periodic Table of the Elements, how it came to be, its role in organizing chemical information, and its relationship to the natural world and natural resources.
  2. The student will understand the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry and will develop an ability to integrate knowledge of mathematics, physics, and other disciplines to a wide variety of chemical and environmental problems.
  3. The student will learn the laboratory skills needed to design, safely conduct and interpret chemical experiments, and will learn proper ways of disposing of chemical waste.
  4. The student will acquire a foundation in chemistry of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to understand and critically interpret the primary chemical literature.
  5. The student will develop the ability to effectively communicate scientific information and research results in written and oral formats with a diverse range of audiences.
  6. The student will develop an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in scientific situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of chemical processes in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.