Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of matter: the structure and properties of matter, the transformations from one form of matter to another and the energy transformations associated with these transformations.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Achieve at least 50% on the Diagnostic of Undergraduate Chemistry Knowledge (DUCK) exam.
• Obtain minimum grades of C in laboratory courses CHM 2211L, 3120L, 4130L and either CHM 4411L or CHM 4413L.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by the chemistry faculty.

Students in the Major will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Standard Chemistry
   Explain and apply facts, theories and concepts in
   1. physical
   2. organic
   3. inorganic
   4. analytical chemistry
   Biochemistry
   Explain and apply facts, theories and concepts in
   1. physical
   2. organic
   3. inorganic
   4. analytical chemistry
   5. biochemistry
2. Standard Chemistry
   Demonstrate and safely apply laboratory skills in
   1. synthetic
   2. quantitative
   3. instrumental methods as scientific approaches to gathering and verifying knowledge
   Biochemistry
   Apply laboratory skills in
   1. synthetic
   2. quantitative
   3. instrumental
   4. biochemical methods as scientific approaches to gathering and verifying knowledge
3. Standard Chemistry and Biochemistry
   Interpret, evaluate, explain and critically assess theories and experimental results in chemistry or biochemistry.
4. Standard Chemistry and Biochemistry
   Collect, analyze and articulate results clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types for Both Specializations

• Oral tests or reports
• Written reports
• Lab practicals