Objectives

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Chemistry combines rigorous science courses with general core courses to provide students with the knowledge and skills to excel in many different career paths. By the time they graduate, students will be able to meet the following objectives:

  • Acquire an in-depth understanding of fundamental principles of and current developments in chemistry.

  • Effectively communicate chemistry-related ideas, concepts and findings to the general public and the scientific community through speech, writing and visual displays

  • Critically evaluate diverse forms of chemistry-related literature or conversation (academic discourse, scientific reports and public opinion)

  • Demonstrate knowledge of chemical structure, mechanisms, reactivity and energetics.

  • Illustrate knowledge of the principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

  • Master fundamental laboratory techniques.