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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.


    Chemistry major page

    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.
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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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