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Text Box: Bachelor of Science in Education Degree  Chemistry

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1.         Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental content and processes of organic, inorganic, analytical, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2.         Analyze science problems and interpret results using the scientific method in an interdisciplinary manner. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3.         Demonstrate an understanding of the history and philosophy of science as well as the interrelationships among the sciences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
4.         Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of social and technological context on the study of science and on the application and valuing of scientific knowledge, and of the relationship of science to industry, business, government, and multicultural aspects of a variety of communities. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and V.)
5.         Relate science to the daily lives and interests of students, utilize inquiry based methodologies, and gain an understanding of the professional practices and responsibilities of the science education community. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
6.         Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
7.         Organize, implement, and assess a comprehensive instructional program using effective planning and teaching methods for both the lecture and lab components of the chemistry courses at the secondary level. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)

Chemistry Education Major Courses (Secondary Education)

  • CHEM 116 – Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry
  • CHEM 116L – Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry Lab
  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 121L - General Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 122L - General Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 300 – Environmental Chemistry
  • CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 341L - Organic Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 342L - Organic Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 330 - Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry I
  • CHEM 461L - Physical Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 470 – Spectroscopy
  • SEED 490S - Secondary Education Science Methods
  • Required in other areas:
    • BIOL 150 - General Biology I
    • BIOL 150L – General Biology I Lab
    • PHYS 251 - University Physics I
    • PHYS 251L - University Physics I Lab
    • PHYS 252 - University Physics II
    • PHYS 252L - University Physics II Lab
    • MATH 165 - Calculus I
    • MATH 166 - Calculus II
    • MATH 305 – Probability and Statistics
    • GEOL 100 - Earth Science
    • GEOL 100L - Earth Science Lab

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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4
1
4
1
1
4
1
4
1
4
3
1
3
3

3
1
4
1
4
1
4
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4
3
1

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Text Box: Bachelor of Science Degree  Chemistry

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1.         Understand the fundamentals of organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2.         Analyze science problems and interpret results. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3.         Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4.         Acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully enter professional schools and/or graduate schools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
5.         Gain the necessary training to succeed in scientific careers in government or industry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)

Chemistry Major Courses

  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 121L - General Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 122L - General Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 330 - Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 341L - Organic Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 342L - Organic Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry I
  • CHEM 461L - Physical Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 462 - Physical Chemistry II
  • CHEM 462L - Physical Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 470 – Spectroscopy
  • CHEM 491 - Chemistry Seminar
  • Chemistry Electives
  • Required in other areas:
    • MATH 165 - Calculus I
    • MATH 166 - Calculus II
    • PHYS 251 - University Physics I
    • PHYS 251L - University Physics I Lab
    • PHYS 252 - University Physics II
    • PHYS 252L - University Physics II Lab

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

4
1
4
1
4
4
1
4
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3

4
4
4
1
4
1

57

 

Text Box: Bachelor of Arts Degree  Chemistry

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the above major will be able to:
1.         Understand the fundamentals of organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
2.         Analyze science problems and interpret results. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and V.)
3.         Use technology to help solve problems and communicate information. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
4.         Acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully enter professional schools and/or graduate schools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
5.         Gain the necessary training to succeed in scientific careers in government or industry. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and V.)
6.         Better understand cultural diversity through foreign language study. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III and IV.)

Chemistry Major Courses:

  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 121L - General Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 122L - General Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 330 - Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 341L - Organic Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 342L - Organic Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry I
  • CHEM 461L - Physical Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 462 - Physical Chemistry II
  • CHEM 462L - Physical Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 470 – Spectroscopy
  • CHEM 491 - Chemistry Seminar
  • Chemistry Electives
  • Required in other areas:
    • MATH 165 - Calculus I
    • MATH 166 - Calculus II
    • PHYS 251 - University Physics I
    • PHYS 251L - University Physics I Lab
    • PHYS 252 - University Physics II
    • PHYS 252L - University Physics II Lab

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

4
1
4
1
4
4
1
4
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3

4
4
4
1
4
1

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** The students choosing a Bachelor of Arts should start the language electives as early as possible.

Text Box: Minors

Chemistry Education Minor (Elementary Education or Secondary Education)

  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 121L - General Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 122L - General Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 330 - Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 341L - Organic Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 342L - Organic Chemistry II Lab
  • ELED 390S – Elementary Education Science Methods or
    • SEED 490S – Secondary Education Science Methods

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

4
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4
1
4
4
1
4
1

3

27

Chemistry Minor (Non-Teaching)

  • CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 121L – General Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 122L – General Chemistry II Lab
  • CHEM 330 – Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 341 – Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 341L – Organic Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 342L – Organic Chemistry II Lab
  • Chemistry Electives

    TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

4
1
4
1
4
4
1
4
1
3

27