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Department
Goals |
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Chemistry Department faculty has agreed upon the following list of goals that
graduating seniors are to develop by the time they complete the chemistry major.
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chemistry major should: |
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Have
a firm understanding of the core principles of chemistry as they apply to
each of the major subdivisions of the discipline.
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Be
able to effectively communicate their knowledge of the field, both through
writing and speaking.
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Be
comfortable and competent in the use of modern technology for the
acquisition, analysis, and presentation of chemical data and information.
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Possess
good problem-solving skills, and be able to apply these skills both
independently and collaboratively.
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Be
able to gather experimental data safely and accurately using a wide variety
of laboratory instruments and methods.
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Be
able to apply their knowledge of chemistry to the explanation and
interpretation of new or unfamiliar chemical information.
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Be
able to select, interpret, and utilize relevant scientific literature from a
variety of sources including libraries, electronic databases, and the
Internet.
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Understand
and honor the ethical issues related to the use and misuse of chemical
information and materials.
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Be
able to apply their knowledge and skills to professional experiences such as
teaching, conducting research, and participating in internships.
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Gain
an understanding of the relationship of chemistry to other sciences and to
the needs of society as a whole.
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