Academic Learning Compact - 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.

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Before Graduating You Must

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

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Knowledge of physical, organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry.
2. Comprehension and use of laboratory skills in synthetic, quantitative and instrumental methods as scientific approaches to gathering and verifying knowledge.
3. Critical thinking in chemistry including interpretation, evaluation, explanation and critical inquiry; how to ask appropriate questions, gather relevant information efficiently and creatively, sort through this information, reason logically from this information and come to reliable and trustworthy conclusions.
4. Ability to collect, analyze and articulate results clearly and effectively in speech and in writing in an acceptable style of presentation.