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The goals of the Department of Chemistry are:
- To provide students with a sound education in
the fundamental concepts and modern practice of
chemistry.
- To maintain sound degree programs that prepare
students for advanced study in chemistry, careers
in chemical industry, and provide a chemistry foundation.
- To maintain an undergraduate chemistry curriculum
that continues to meet the guidelines of the American
Chemical Society certifiable baccalaureate degrees.
- To channel chemistry graduates to advanced study
programs.
The chemistry curriculum is a program of study consisting
of classroom instruction and laboratory activities that
are designed to give students both theoretical and hands-on
knowledge of chemistry and the self-confidence and competence
to:
- Understand the relevance of fundamental principles and
theories of chemistry to life, nature, and society.
- Apply principles of chemical safety both in laboratory
settings and other environments.
- Comprehend the relationship between scientific theory
and laboratory experiment.
- Keep legible and complete experimental records.
- Interpret experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions.
- Demonstrate scientific conduct reflecting ethical and
moral principles consistent with professional integrity.
- Understand the historical perspectives, references to
current development in chemistry, as well as contributions
of people of different cultures, races and genders to
the field of chemistry.
- Understand the relationship between chemistry and other
disciplines, and the pure and applied sciences in particular.
- Acquire and demonstrate the ability to apply chemical
principles and techniques to the solution of research
problems.
- Understand the evolving nature of chemistry as a science,
through research, reading professional journals, and attending
professional meetings.
- Communicate effectively through oral and written reports.
- Synthesize and characterize organic and inorganic compounds.
- Perform accurate quantitative measurements including
statistical analysis of data and the assessment of reliability
of results.
- Use and understand modern chemical instrumentation.
- Use the computer as a tool for learning and applying
chemical principles.
- Apply the principles of the four sub-fields of chemistry,
namely: chemical analysis and instrumental methods of
analysis, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical
chemistry.
- Demonstrate minimum achievement outcomes on standardized
tests established by the Department of Chemistry and to
pursue career opportunities in chemistry graduate education.
These objectives are met through a systematic sequence of courses designed
to measure an increasing level of competence, starting with:
- General Chemistry
- A two semester sequence taught at the Freshman year level
- Organic Chemistry
- A two semester sequence taught at the Sophomore year
- Quantitative Analysis
- A one semester course taught at the Sophomore or Junior year levels
- Physical Chemistry
- A Junior year level two-course sequence
- Instrumental Analysis
- A one semester course taught during the senior year
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- A two semester course taught during the senior year
- Electives
- Two advanced level electives taken during the senior year
- Senior Seminar
- A two semester course for Seniors
All of the courses, except senior seminar, have corresponding
laboratory components. In addition to these core courses,
many students complete an optional six courses in undergraduate
research program.
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