Program Objectives


  • Chemistry Major (Bachelor of Science Degree)
  • Chemistry Major (Master of Science Degree)
  • Demonstrate a depth of understanding of the fundamental disciplines of chemistry.
  • Demonstrate a depth of understanding of the special disciplines of organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and bio- chemistry.
  • Be able to execute an experimental laboratory study to understand a chemical phenomenon in the disciplines of organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and biochemistry.
  • Be able to design, implement, and report an independent experimental research project with minimal direct supervision.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of diverse chemical phenomena in terms of fundamental concepts and be able to apply their knowledge of math, chemistry, physics, and computer programming to identify, formulate, and solve problems in these and related areas.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of advanced chemistry concepts and be able to identify, formulate, and solve problems in these and related areas. Focus: CHEM 620, 773, and 793.
  • Be able to write a well organized, logical, scientifically sound research paper or scientific report.
  • Be able to present effectively a well organized, logical, scientifically sound, and audience appropriate oral report on a scientific topic.
  • Be able to communicate and present information electronically, including the appropriate use of multimedia modes of communication. Focus: CHEM 601, 299, 399, and 699.

Program Guide (PDF)

  • Demonstrate a greater depth of understanding of the fundamental disciplines of chemistry.
  • Demonstrate a greater depth of understanding in one of the disciplines of organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and bio- chemistry.
  • Design, implement, and report independent experimental research with minimal direct supervision.
  • Be able to write a well organized, logical, scientifically sound research paper or scientific report at the graduate or peer reviewed literature level.
  • Be able to present effectively a well organized, logical, scientifically sound, and audience appropriate oral report on a scientific topic.
  • Be able to communicate and present information electronically, including the appropriate use of multimedia modes of communication.

Program Guide (PDF)