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Chemistry

General

Program Title

Chemistry

Degree Designation

BS

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

This program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The Chemistry ACS Approved major is designed for individuals who wish to obtain a professional chemistry degree and who are interested in chemical industries, chemical professions or graduate study in chemistry and its related fields. The major includes a senior-year capstone experience where student-faculty collaborative research is encouraged.

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

Bachelors Degree

Required GPA for graduation

2.0

Number of credits in program

71

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Solve problems in physical, analytical, organic, inorganic and biochemistry sub-disciplines.

Outcome

Demonstrate proficiency in classical lab techniques and be able to use modern instrumentation.

Outcome

Design and conduct scientific experiments and analyze the resulting data.

Outcome

Compose, critique, and communicate chemistry related knowledge both written and orally.

Outcome

Evaluate ethical situations in the scientific field.

Outcome

Apply calculus and physics to chemical systems.

Outcome

Search scientific literature databases and use the scientific literature.

Degree Maps and Program Completion Plans

Major Code

5111

Program Code

1780