Post on 10-Jul-2020
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall20l4)
Curriculum mapDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry/Chemistry Major
Learning outcomes (LOs): Having completed a major in Chemistry, a student will be able to
l. Master a broad set of chemical concepts concerning the fundamentals in the basic areas of the discipline (organic, inorganic, analytical,physical and biochemistry). Students will demonstrate an understanding of structure, chemical properties, and reactions of chemicals andbiomolecules.
2. Demonstrate a firm foundation in the conceptual, quantitative, and computational thinking that underlies the theories and models that formthe basis for reasoning about molecular systems. Students should be able to connect this theoretical understanding to the experimentalmethods used to test those theories and models.
3. Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities. S/he will be able to integrate chemical concepts and ideas learned inlecture courses with skills learned in laboratories to formulate hypotheses, propose and perform experiments, collect data, compile andinterpret results and draw reasonable and logical conclusions. In addition, graduates will be able to rationally estimate the solution to aproblem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at a solution, test the correctness of the solution, and interpret their results.
4. Employ critical thinking and the scientific method to design, carry out, record, analyze and communicate the results ofchemical/biochemical experiments. This includes the ability to identif, or create an appropriate model, formulate a hypothesis, choose an
appropriate set of tools and techniques, and design an experiment that tests the hypothesis and analyze the results from that experimentdrawing sound scientific conclusions from the results obtained...
5. Develop the interpersonal skills to function cooperatively in a team setting.6. Handle, synthesize, purifu, and characterize new and existing substances. This includes knowing the proper procedures and regulations for
the safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals.7 . Be proficient in the use of both classical and modern tools (e.g., instrumentation, techniques, software) for analysis of chemical systems.
Demonstrate effective scientific communication skills, both orally and ìn writing, to a range of audience levels and for a variety ofpurposes.
8. Understand how scientific information is shared between peers in modern science, including responsible conduct for acknowledging priorand current contributions.
9. Demonstrate an awareness of the benefits and impacts of chemistry related to the environment, society, and other disciplines outside thescientific community. Be prepared to contribute solutions to society's challenges at the intersection of science and society.
10. Successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, in a scientific career ingovernment or industry, in a teaching career in the school systems, or in a related career following graduation.
1 1. Understand and apply ethics and values to all professional activities
Library-In this context, they must be able to locate, identif and critically evaluate the chemical/biochemical literature
1
cì
cc
ôô
OF
cC
ôô
Oo
ôô
oo€ooJ
ôo
ôc
cc
Co
o
oo
oo
àooJô
o
oo
ôô
oo
ô!c
ôo
ôô
o!s
oô
oô
ôô
!oô
ôo
oô
!oô
oo
oo
ÈoGoÈù3qsaE€oq.!rô
oo
ôô
oo
oe
!oc
ôô
ôo
ôô
ôô
oo
oo
e9N
oo
ôo
oo
3sd=
&¡i
oo
oo'õEÀ
cô
oô
ôo
ooÐoo€ooð.2Eoo.96o0oo
ô
fló
oo
cc
oo
oJe
oo
oo
ô
oaI=è.qEo!o.9cooooF.9o
EJI=¿EoEo.9cooooF.9oã
ol-e'õcÊcooÞclLÉ.ol-q.9ÍÈEocoo
èoooNJÈEoEoEocoo
Èo6¡oJè.qEoEo.9cooo
èo6oooJ¿ÊoEo.9coo
E)õ.g=à.qEo!.9coooF.9.o
e.9o!o)¿.!EoÍo.9coo
e.soooJÈ.9.Eo.9cooo
oa-eè.qEoE.9æõ'õo'øtÂ
oa-qËo!oEoEFã.9Eo!oß.9EI
Elo=ocv¿.9Eocñ.qEI
of-e'-otoElcol¿.qEoE(Joõ,
EÈ
èIdo¡oJ¿.9.Eo!(JE'õ,
Eo
èoEoooJ'õEÈoc.9o!c)ouÉo¿ooo¡oJ'õEèoJ!oc
Ef-q-!õ
EJ-gc.9oaUEcooõoc.9ofEec
troeoao!ot:
olo-eÈ.9Eo!oEocoo
ol-qè.t!!EocoEoco(.'
ol-g¿.9Eo¡oEoco(9
ElI¿ËoE()EocoocoI
oló=¿.q.EoEoEocoocoI
olo=¿.q.EotoEocoocoI
àoEooNèEoEoõocoo
Èooo¡oJÈEoÊEocoo
èo6oooJè.9)EoE()6oco!ocoo
èEoooJÈ.9.EoEooocooÞocoo
IEoNJ¿.qEoEoooco!oco!
olo-eE.2EoE(J.qcoo
ol-q¿.9EoE().9coo
Ea-9¿ËoE(Jcodo
@NIo
oNIo-
ET
)o
oN-Q
oIo
INN-ooNØIc
NNNNdoNNoNoNØI
@T,
o
tsIO
@I() -Nf
$IO
@6IO
oT
NIoI
o@F-
oN-
oÈo¡èoqEÈoooo
oNñNNIt-
@NfÞ-
=
@NIt-
oÈsoIIço(J
øoøloo
oaSooèc(.too(j
NN-NaaI
IoNNI -@NNI
FNNIo
NNIO
oNNIO
FoNIo
+C\ì
ØoÒo
(.)A
í,)
qJtr(å=v()
-o:c>
r+
L>
J c)
,ti 6
6)cdO
ççÉ(l).-öc)q)3€(l)
=û
;(!E
ll
-o)O
FÒ
oË(l)o=
()oËvo
Øo.oC)
q,)
ilC)
ooo(t)()c)oLtlq)
r¿
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall20l4)
Afræt¡veLO11
D
D
D
D
DADANA
DA
LOlo
D
DADADA
DA
D
DA
LOS
l-)
tn
ID
ID
ID
A
D
DADADA
DAD
tf)
ID
ID
r-ioraryl
ANA
DAIDAIDAI
AIAÂ
AIAIDAIDAInalDA¡DIDAIDAIal
DA
FIA
DAI
LOI
t)nD
D
D
D
t)
D
LO7
AnÁDADADA
A
ID¡
LOâ
A
ID
LO5
l)
ADADADA
DAD
DA
DA
LO4
A
Â
DADADA
DADADA
D
FNúdioMlKwffidlhwLO3
Atn¡ID¡ID¡
DADADA
DADADA
DADADA
DADANAnÂDADADA
LO2
Atf)DADADA
DADADA
DADADAID¡
tf)DADA
DADA
RelatedF¡elds
DA
IDAIDA
IDADADA
Phys¡cal
A
n
DADADA
DADADAIDA
Organ¡c
t)
AAA
D
lnorgan¡c
t)
A
A
D
DANA
DADADA
B¡ochem¡stry
tf)DADADA
D
DADADA
DADA
Analyt¡calLO1
DAtF)
nÂDADAAAA
ADADA¡laDA
DADADAA
DADADA
DADA
Tilerdescription
F lælrÕ.hêm¡sf rv llèctrrre/lãbìB¡ochem¡stry of Disease (lecture)
Structural B¡ochem¡stru (ledure)
Cvtoskeleton llecturelBioohvsic & Evolut¡on llectureì
Phvsiel Oroãn¡c Chem¡slrv I llecture)Phvs¡øl Oroãn¡c Chemistry ll llæturel
lnorôeñic Chêm¡sltu llêctlrÉìlnôrdânic Chem¡slru B¡Õ¡nôñân¡c ChÞm¡slru llê.:trrreìlnôroânic Chêmisfru Sôl¡rl-siâte Chem¡stru llechrrêì
lnorqan¡c Chemistru LaboratorvOuantum Chemistry llecture)Ouantum Chemistru llecture)
C)L¡ântum Chemisftu ând Soêctros6ov llæturêìChem¡el ThêrmÕdvnâm ¡ès lle.-l' ¡rel
Statistical Mechan¡cs (lecture)
Chemi€l Kineti6 llecture)Comoutational Chem¡stru llecturdlabl
A.lvânæd C)roânic ChêmistM Stêreôchemistru ãnd Reâclions llêclurelBioahêñ¡sttu Strua:luaê ând Funcl¡ôn Mâcrômolêc llêctLrrêì
B¡ôchêm¡sltu MêJâbôlism llêchrrêlB¡ô.hêm¡slrv Mechân¡sms ôf RêôLrlâf¡ôñ llêaJtrrê\
RNA Biô.-hêmistru llêeírrêìPhvs¡æl B¡ôchêmistru llec-lLrrel
B¡ôchem¡stru I ãhorãloruThêrmodvñâm¡c Gmchêm¡sftu 1lê.Jrrêì
Aqueous-Mineral-Gas Equil¡bria (lecture)
lsotooe Geochem istry llecture)Mechani6 Electr¡c¡tv end Meonetism llecture)
OuântLrm Phvs¡ß llê.Jurel
Couße{s}
^dvenctl Elætiva
cH 410cH 410cH 410cH 410cH 410cH 42lJcH421CH ¿31
CH 4A)CH ¿33
cH 437cH 44'lcH 442cH 443cH 444cH 445cH 446cH 447cH 452cH 46,1
CH Á6'cH 463cH 464CH ¿65
CH ¿167
GEOL 471
GEOL472GEOL 473
PHYS 412 413PHYS 414 415
J
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall20l4)
Learning outcomes explanationsDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry/Chemistry Major
Majors in chemistry and biochemistry provide training for students planning careers in the chemical and biological sciences and also for those inbiology, health related disciplines, earth sciences, secondary education, business, journalism andlaw. Approximately one quarter of the UO undergraduate population will take a course in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. TheDepartment's curriculum is designed to satisfy the diverse needs of all these students.
Chemistry and biochemistry graduates complete an integrated, rigorous program that includes foundational course work in chemistry andbiochemistry and additional course work in related fields. The ACS-certified degree further emphasizes laboratory experience and thedevelopment of professional skills. Undergraduate research and other educational activities outside the traditional classroom are essentialcomponents of these majors. Undergraduate majors also benefit from taking graduate courses in synthetic, physical, materials, computationalchemistry, biochemistry molecular biology and modern instrumental techniques.
Graduates of our program will have a robust set of fundamental competencies that are knowledge-based, performance/skills-based, and affective.
Foundational knowled geltheory
All our graduates will be able to
Master a broad set of chemical concepts concerning the fundamentals in the basic areas of the discipline (organic, inorganic, analytical,physical and biochemistry). Students will demonstrate an understanding of structure, chemical properties, and reactions of chemicals andbiomolecules.
Demonstrate a firm foundation in the conceptual, quantitative, and computational thinking that underlies the theories and models that formthe basis for reasoning about molecular systems. Students should be able to connect this theoretical understanding to the experimentalmethods used to test those theories and models.
Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities. Slhe will be able to integrate chemical concepts and ideas learned inlecture courses with skills learned in laboratories to formulate hypotheses, propose and perform experiments, collect data, compile andinterpret results and draw reasonable and logical conclusions. In addition, graduates will be able to rationally estimate the solution to aproblem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at a solution, test the correctness of the solution, and interpret their results.
a
a
a
4
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall2014)
Performance/Skills-Based
All our graduates will be able to
Employ critical thinking and the scientific method to design, carry out, record, analyze and communicate the results ofchemical/biochemical experiments. This includes the ability to identifr or create an appropriate model, formulate a hypothesis, choose anappropriate set of tools and techniques, and design an experiment that tests the hypothesis and analyze the results from that experimentdrawing sound scientific conclusions from the results obtained. In this context, they must be able to locate, identifr and critically evaluatethe chemical/biochemical literature.
Develop the interpersonal skills to function cooperatively in a team setting.
Handle, synthesize, purifu, and characterize new and existing substances. This includes knowing the proper procedures and regulations forthe safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals.
Be proficient in the use of both classical and modern tools (e.g., instrumentation, techniques, software) for analysis of chemical systems.Demonstrate effective scientific communication skills, both orally and in writing, to a range of audience levels and for a variety ofpurposes.
Understand how scientific information is shared between peers in modern science, including responsible conduct for acknowledging priorand current contributions.
Affective
All our graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate an awareness of the benefits and impacts of chemistry related to the environment, society, and other disciplines outside thescientific community. Be prepared to contribute solutions to society's challenges at the intersection of science and society.
Successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, in a scientific career ingovernment or industry, in a teaching career in the school systems, or in a related career following graduation.
a
a
a
a
o
t
a
5
Understand and apply ethics and values to all professional activities
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall20l4)
General Education offeringsDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Our general education offerings are designed to enable individuals to form a solid foundation in the conceptual and quantitative thinking thatunderlies the theories and models that form the basis for reasoning about chemical phenomena.
By introducing and developing a broad set of chemical concepts students will demonstrate an understanding of structure, chemical properties, andreactions of chemicals and biomolecules. Students learn to connect this theoretical understanding to the experimental methods used to test thosetheories and models. In addition, students will be able to rationally estimate the solution to a problem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at asolution, test the correctness ofthe solution and interpret their results.
Our curriculum is infused with strategies and opportunities that enable students to understand how scientific information benefits and impactssociety, the environment, and other disciplines outside the scientific community. As students practice critical thinking and become acquaintedwith the scientific method to analyze and communicate the results of chemical/biochemical experiments, they begin to understand and apply ethicsin a multifaceted context of knowledge creation and the impact of that knowledge on society. Our students are prepared to contribute solutions tosociety's challenges at the intersection of science and society.
Our courses support the development of interpersonal skills to function cooperatively in a team setting and enable students to develop effectivescientific communication skills, both orally and in writing to a range of audience levels and for a variety of purposes.
6
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall 2014)
Curriculum mapDepartment of Chemistry and B iochem istry/Biochemistry Major
Learning outcomes (LOs): Having completed a major in Biochemistry, a student will be able to
l. Master a broad set of chemical concepts concerning the fundamentals in the basic areas of the discipline (organic, inorganic, analytical,physical and biochemistry). Students will demonstrate an understanding of structure, chemical properties, and reactions of chemicals andbiomolecules.
2. Demonstrate a firm foundation in the conceptual, quantitative, and computational thinking that underlies the theories and models that formthe basis for reasoning about molecular systems. Students should be able to connect this theoretical understanding to the experimentalmethods used to test those theories and models.
3. Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities. S/he will be able to integrate chemical concepts and ideas learned inlecture courses with skills learned in laboratories to formulate hypotheses, propose and perform experiments, collect data, compile andinterpret results and draw reasonable and logical conclusions. In addition, graduates will be able to rationally estimate the solution to aproblem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at a solution, test the correctness of the solution, and interpret their results.
4. Employ critical thinking and the scientific method to design, carry out, record, analyze and communicate the results ofchemicaVbiochemical experiments. This includes the ability to identif, or create an appropriate model, formulate a hypothesis, choose an
appropriate set of tools and techniques, and design an experiment that tests the hypothesis and analyze the results from that experimentdrawing sound scientific conclusions from the results obtained...
5. Develop the interpersonal skills to function cooperatively in a team setting.6. Handle, synthesize, puriff, and characterize new and existing substances. This includes knowing the proper procedures and regulations for
the safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals.''1. Be proficient in the use of both classical and modern tools (e.g., instrumentation, techniques, software) for analysis of chemical systems.
Demonstrate effective scientific communication skills, both orally and in writing, to a range of audience levels and for a variety ofpurposes.
8. Understand how scientific information is shared between peers in modern science, including responsible conduct for acknowledging priorand current contributions.
9. Demonstrate an awareness of the benefits and impacts of chemistry related to the environment, society, and other disciplines outside thescientific community. Be prepared to contribute solutions to society's challenges at the intersection of science and society.
10. Successfully pursue_their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, in a scientific career ingovernment or industry, in a teaching career in the school systems, or in a related career following graduation.
I l Understand and apply ethics and values to all professional activities
I
Library-In this context, they must be able to locate, identifu and critically evaluate the chemical/biochemical literature
o o (D 0a (D o r+)
-t Þ) È (t) o (D a) (D C (D ã Ø +) ä o 0q o \ Þ
) N) è
X (Þ tl ä Þ-
.) (Þ Ø o (-) 3 tl t-l il (l o a Ø o () o (D il U
)U
)(D (D v) (D (u Þ Ø (D I +
) o c) o 3 (D
oro
JD
o
ooJ
Ðo
@5
oJ
JJ
oJ
oo
J
f, ú õ eU
JJ
oJ
o5o
Jo
J-
{5o
o=
J
o5o
oo
JJ
65o
J ÞJ
è5J
Jo
oJ
o-
ä S I I
o5J
Jo
oo
UJ
oJ
o0
Jo
oJ
N5
oo
JJ
o0
Jo
J
nã qõ ag
ù È b 3 ô i i' ú l I I t õ 3 ù J ¡ ù ! I ù I c ¡ s' * $ s ù ¡ D
!
oo
o ê ãJ
oJ
oo
o ¿l@ o t 6 aÞ g E
oJ
o
-6o
5o
=o
oo
oJ
0
I ¿ o o o ! 4 o
o f o d o = o õ : g c Iì o f o ù o J o 3 2 e 3 I
o t o Ð. o J o 3 ¿ c
T o ) o õ o o = o õ c) J o 3 Ø'
? o c õ
I c f c J D l o ù 3 t o 3 6 ã o I õ
f o f o o o o ù o J o l o tr õ
o o s¡ o t o 3 ã - D q o õ 2
o o f !¡ c) J o f õ - o o o õ o 2
c) o o !¡ o = o 3 õ - o q o õ o :
a f â o o ) o q 3 J o l 2 3 o o õ o ¿
o o J o o o l o q. o J o l ? r o o 0 ¿
o l o o o o l o õ J o l. 2 r o o :
c ð ù f. 3 J o l q 1 o 3 õ
c ð o f. J o 3 I ? o q tr ô
o a N L o t o l õ ¿ = o c
o d o L o J o l I e - o o o õ 2
o o o =. c) f o 3 I ? - o o o õ o 2
o õ' a i õ o ð o t. o = o =. = o c a
o õ à i d c õ o L o t o 3. =o c õ
o o a + d o o =. o = L = c õ
o o N =. o t o =. 2 - o o o o
7 o o o J E o o 2
! 2. g 3 t o l ø' ? I J D l o â f l. o
! J ø. õ J o 3 ? Ã f o c
T = L !I c) o 3 I 2 - o q o õ d :
o o c
o o à ô I I o o È a ô
o T N N
) I s
o I ñ N
o I N ñ I
o I N N I
o I s o I
o I {o T N N @
o I N N @
o I N !
o T ñ @
o T N
c) T3 I
f, o
o I !
o I @
c) T Io I o
o To T @
o I o
o Io I
o T !
Ð ! æ I
N.)
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall20la)
D
Afücltre
LO11
D
n
DDADADA
LO'10
t)
DA
DA
LO9
IDtn
ID
D
DAnÂua
Library
DANA
DA
DA
DA
LO8
nDDF)
D
LO7
NA
DA
nÂ
LO6
LO5
DADA
LO4
DA
DA
LO3
IDAIDA
lD/
ADADADA
LO2
ID
DA
DAÀ
ADADADA
RelatedF¡êlds
Physical
F)
NA
DA
OrgeniclnorqanicB¡ochemistry
ID
DA
DA
D
Analyt¡calLO
1
tnDA
NA
NA
DAnÂDA
Trtledescription
D¡sease
Bioohvs¡G & Fvolution llêchrrê\Phvs¡cal Oroan¡c Chemistru I llecturelPhvsical Orqan¡c Chemistru ll llecture)
lnorqanic Chem¡stry (lecture)lnoroan¡c Chemistru: Bio¡nomanic Chemislru /lêchrre)lnoroanic Chemistrv: Solid-state Chemistrv llectLrre)
lnorqanic Chem¡stry Laboratoru
Quantum Chem¡stry (lecture)and
Statisticel [rechan¡cs llecturelahahi^.1 (i^ôt¡^. llâ.1',.ô\
RNA Riôchêmiqlru ¿lê.Í rrÊ\
Course(s)
cH 410cH 410cH 410
cH 420cH 421
cH 431
cN 432
cH 437
ct 441
ct 442cH 443
CH¿
auu
.H,
BIat
atl
ótÞt
aJ
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall 2014)
Learning outcomes explanationsDepartment of Chem istry and B iochem istry/B iochemistry Major
Majors in chemistry and biochemistry provide training for students planning careers in the chemical and biological sciences and also for those inbiology, health related disciplines, earth sciences, secondary education, business,journalism andlaw. Approximately one quarter of the UO undergraduate population will take a course in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. TheDepartment's curriculum is designed to satisff the diverse needs of all these students.
Chemistry and biochemistry graduates complete an integrated, rigorous program that includes foundational course work in chemistry and
biochemistry and additional course work in related fields. The ACS-certified degree further emphasizes laboratory experience and the
development of professional skills. Undergraduate research and other educational activities outside the traditional classroom are essentialcomponents of these majors. Undergraduate majors also benefit from taking graduate courses in synthetic, physical, materials, computationalchemistry, biochemistry molecular biology and modern instrumental techniques.
Graduates of our program will have a robust set of fundamental competencies that are knowledge-based, performance/skills-based, and affective.
Foundational knowledgeitheory
All our graduates will be able to:
Master a broad set of chemical concepts concerning the fundamentals in the basic areas of the discipline (organic, inorganic, analytical,physical and biochemistry). Students will demonstrate an understanding of structure, chemical properties, and reactions of chemicals andbiomolecules.
Demonstrate a firm foundation in the conceptual, quantitative, and computational thinking that underlies the theories and models that formthe basis for reasoning about molecular systems. Students should be able to connect this theoretical understanding to the experimentalmethods used to test those theories and models.
Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities. S/he will be able to integrate chemical concepts and ideas learned inlecture courses with skills learned in laboratories to formulate hypotheses, propose and perform experiments, collect data, compile andinterpret results and draw reasonable and logical conclusions. In addition, graduates will be able to rationally estimate the solution to aproblem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at a solution, test the correctness of the solution, and interpret their results.
a
a
a
4
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall2014)
Performance/Skills-Based
All our graduates will be able to:
Employ critical thinking and the scientific method to design, carry out, record, analyze and communicate the results ofchemical/biochemical experiments. This includes the ability to identif, or create an appropriate model, formulate a hypothesis, choose anappropriate set of tools and techniques, and design an experiment that tests the hypothesis and analyze the results from that experimentdrawing sound scientific conclusions from the results obtained. In this context, they must be able to locate, identifo and critically evaluatethe chemical/biochemical literature.
Develop the interpersonal skills to function cooperatively in a team setting.
Handle, synthesize, puriff, and characterize new and existing substances. This includes knowing the proper procedures and regulations forthe safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals.
Be proficient in the use of both classical and modern tools (e.g., instrumentation, techniques, software) for analysis of chemical systemsDemonstrate effective scientihc communication skills, both orally and in writing, to a range of audience levels and for a variety ofpurposes.
Understand how scientific information is shared between peers in modern science, including responsible conduct for acknowledging priorand current contributions.
Affective
All our graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate an a\ryareness of the benefits and impacts of chemistry related to the environment, society, and other disciplines outside thescientific community. Be prepared to contribute solutions to society's challenges at the intersection of science and society.
Successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, in a scientific career ingovernment or industry, in a teaching career in the school systems, or in a related career following graduation.
o
a
a
a
a
a
5
Understand and apply ethics and values to all professional activities
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon (Fall2014)
General Education offeringsDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Our general education offerings are designed to enable individuals to form a solid foundation in the conceptual and quantitative thinking thatunderlies the theories and models that form the basis for reasoning about chemical phenomena.
By introducing and developing a broad set of chemical concepts students will demonstrate an understanding of structure, chemical properties, and
reactions of chemicals and biomolecules. Students learn to connect this theoretical understanding to the experimental methods used to test those
theories and models. In addition, students will be able to rationally estimate the solution to a problem, apply appropriate techniques to arrive at a
solution, test the correctness ofthe solution and interpret their results.
Our curriculum is infused with strategies and opportunities that enable students to understand how scientific information benefits and impactssociety, the environment, and other disciplines outside the scientific community. As students practice critical thinking and become acquaintedwith the scientific method to analyze and communicate the results of chemical/biochemical experiments, they begin to understand and apply ethicsin a multifaceted context of knowledge creation and the impact of that knowledge on society. Our students are prepared to contribute solutions tosociety's challenges at the intersection of science and society.
Our courses support the development of interpersonal skills to function cooperatively in a team setting and enable students to develop effectivescientific communication skills, both orally and in writing to a range of audience levels and for a variety of purposes.
6