Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Program Objectives: 

The B.S. in Chemistry prepares students for a career as a professional chemist, investigating the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. Chemistry mainly studies interactions and transformations between atoms and molecules. Chemistry is also a central science because it bridges other sciences such as physics and biology. Furthermore, chemistry is the foundation for scientists and engineers to improve the life of humankind.

Students and/or graduates of the program will strive for success in the following objectives:

• Research-based Inquiry: Students employ research methods appropriate to their disciplines.
• Ethical Conduct: Students demonstrate professional and civic responsibility, including respect for all individuals.
• Creativity: Students use heuristics to evaluate, analyze and synthesize innovative solutions to existing and emerging problems.

Learning Outcomes: 

The B.S. in Chemistry is constructed to provide students the fundamental knowledge and laboratory skills to enter the workforce at different levels. The degree emphasizes a quantitative methodological approach to chemistry. By the end of the course, students should be able to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Explain atomic structure and write chemical formula for simple compounds
• Perform chemical calculations systematically using dimensional analysis or multiplication by one
• Calculate moles, molecular and empirical formula of a compound from basic principles
• Balance chemical equations
• Identify various types of chemical reactions and apply the concept of limiting reagent to calculate percentage yield of products
• Apply various gas laws and the first law of thermodynamics to chemical problems
• Calculate the energy changes in chemical reactions
• Explain the quantum mechanical basis for the sub-structure of the atom
• Write the electronic configuration for the elements in the periodic table
• Draw the Lewis dot structures for simple molecules
• Use VSEPR to predict shapes of molecules and whether a molecule will have a dipole moment
• Identify sigma and pi bonds and explain the hybridization of the molecules
• Describe the differences in bonding patterns between solids, liquids, and gases
• Predict changes in freezing point, elevation in boiling point and osmotic pressure when a solute dissolves in a pure solvent

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