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  • 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.


    Additional Major Information

    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.

    Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

    1. Standard Chemistry: Explain and apply facts, theories and concepts in a) physical,
      b) organic, c) inorganic and d) analytical chemistry.
      Biochemistry: Explain and apply facts, theories and concepts in a) physical,
      b) organic, c) inorganic, d) analytical chemistry and e) biochemistry.
    2. Standard Chemistry: Demonstrate and safely apply laboratory skills in a) synthetic, b) quantitative and c) instrumental methods as scientific approaches to gathering and verifying knowledge.
      Biochemistry: Apply laboratory skills in (a) synthetic, (b) quantitative, (c) instrumental and (d) 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.
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    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Courses Content Critical Thinking Communication

    SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4

    A B C D E A B C D

    Standard Chemistry
    CHM 2045 and
    CHM 2046
    I   I I              
    CHM 2211L           I, A         I
    CHM 2212 and
    CHM 2213
      I                  
    CHM 3120 and
    CHM 4130
          R              
    CHM 3120L             I, A I     I
    CHM 3610     R                
    CHM 4130L             R R, A   I R, A
    CHM 4411 and
    CHM 4412
    R                    
    CHM 4411L             R R   R R, A
    DUCK Exam A A A A              
    Biochemistry
    CHM 2045 and
    CHM 2046
    I   I I              
    CHM 2211L           I, A         I
    CHM 2212 and
    CHM 2213
      I                  
    CHM 3120       R              
    CHM 3120L             I, A I     I
    CHM 3218         I            
    CHM 3400 R                    
    CHM 3610     R                
    CHM 4300L                 I    
    CHM 4413L             R R   R R, A
    DUCK Exam A A A A              
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    Assessment Types for Both Specializations

    • Oral tests or reports
    • Written reports
    • Lab practicals
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