Chemestry Curriculum Map
 

Shown below are the 2000, 3000- and 4000-level courses required for Chemestry majors, and the emphasis – None (0), low (1), moderate (2), high (3) – each course places on each learning objective. 

Student Learning Outcomes
CHM 2045C CHM 2046C CHM 2210 CHM 2210L CHM 2211 CHM 2211L CHM 3120C CHM 4260C CHM 3610C BCH 4033 BCH 4033L CHM 4410C CHM 4411C CHM 4130C CHM 4931 CHS 4445 CHS 4445L
A. Demonstrate good understanding and retention of basic chemical principles and factual knowledge in the core areas of analytical chemistry and instrumentation, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3
B. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic mathematics (arithmetic and algebra) and basic chemical principles to find solutions to simple quantitative problems and situations. 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 1 3 3

C. Apply advanced mathematics (calculus and differential equations) and advanced chemical principles to find solutions to complex quantitative problems and situations.

3 3 0 3 0 3 3 5 3 0 3 3 3 3 0 0 3
Critical Thinking Skills
 
D Apply logical thought processes and background knowledge to draw appropriate conclusions from chemically related information and data.
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 3 3 2 1 1 1
E. Perform laboratory experiments that are based on fundamental chemical principles and adhere to departmental standards of laboratory safety. 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3
F. Infer conclusions and consequences from experimental data. 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 2 1 3
G. With guidance from a principal investigator, execute a series of experiments designed to discover new knowledge. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
H. Critique experiments performed by others designed to discover new knowledge and presents alternative approaches.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 1
Communication Skills
 
I. Write professional papers in a style consistent with currently accepted scientific report structure to include proper grammar and spelling. 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 3 3 3 3 0 3
J .Review literature and experimental data to prepare and present an oral presentation aimed at an audience of peers.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 3