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Overview of the Majors and Minor

The following is a quick overview of our five majors and minor. For specific information on requirements and suggested four-year plans for each major.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes are the expected knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors of students at the time of completing one of our majors. A graduate with a major from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamentals of current chemical/biochemical theories.
  2. Apply chemistry/biochemistry knowledge to give insight to related fields.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning.
  4. Conduct a risk assessment and follow the proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals and biologicals.
  5. Execute, document, analyze, and interpret the results of chemical/biochemical experiments using a variety of instrumentation and methods.
  6. Apply mathematical models and/or computational methods to predict, quantify and evaluate the results of experimentation.
  7. Identify and quantify uncertainties in measurements and recognize limitations in methodologies.
  8. Locate, retrieve, read, and critically evaluate scientific information from a variety of sources and to properly cite such information.
  9. Work collegially as part of a team to achieve a shared outcome.
  10. Communicate scientific results in oral, graphical, and written formats.
  11. Articulate the ethical, historical, philosophical, societal, and environmental implications of scientific issues and the need to act in a responsible manner.

Last revised February 26, 2024