Chemistry Major (BA)

The expected Program Learning Outcomes for this major are:

• Students will:

  • understand the harmony between science and Christianity and be able to defend evidences for God as the creator.

  • apply ethical principles and the Christian worldview in the practice of science.

  • be able to communicate scientific information effectively through writing and oral presentations.

  • demonstrate competence in the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry.

  • Students will analyze data and scientific arguments in order to develop explanations to new situations.

  • be able to work productively with a team of peers.

  • be able to use appropriate databases and other resources to locate information in the primary literature to learn new concepts and apply this knowledge to scientific problems.

  • be able to critically analyze the primary literature.

  • be able to identify a chemical problem, formulate a hypothesis, design an experimental procedure, and test their hypothesis with appropriate experiments.

  • explain the interconnectedness of chemistry and other disciplines.

  • demonstrate an understanding of the Globally Harmonized System through safe-handling of chemical compounds and preparing waste for proper disposal.

  • recognize key historical moments that drove the development of chemistry to its role in the modern world.