Chemistry and Biochemistry Program Learning Outcomes

1. Chemical Knowledge: Describe and utilize key facts and concepts in chemistry.

2. Literature Awareness: Read and critique peer-reviewed scientific literature.

3. Scientific Method: Apply scientific methods to investigate, formulate, analyze, and solve problems involving chemistry.

4. Problem Solving: Articulate and validate strategies and processes necessary to solve numerical and logical problems.

5. Chemistry Writing: Construct a written cogent and logical scientific argument that adheres to an appropriate scientific style.

6. Articulate Chemistry Concepts: Use multiple tools (e.g., graphs, numerical data, and mathematical/symbolic notation) to represent chemical ideas.

7. Chemistry Presentation: Give a succinct oral presentation on a topic in chemistry.

8. Faith-Science Integration: Identify and develop theologically sound and scientifically rigorous connections between the Christian faith and chemistry.

9. Community Service: Collaborate on chemistry-themed community service projects.