A graduate in Chemistry will be expected to be able to:
- Understand and apply calculations needed in the chemical sciences for preparing and analyzing solutions and samples.
- Master common laboratory analytical techniques and skills needed for the qualitative and quantitative identification of unknown chemical samples.
- Understand the particulate nature of matter and how electromagnetic radiation interacts with matter.
- Read scientific papers and instructions and use this information to carry out experiments.
- Work in teams and individually to perform scientific experiments.
- Write scientific reports and prepare appropriate graphs of data.
- Follow regulations and proper procedures for the safe handling and use of chemicals.
- Understand the ethical responsibilities and contemporary issues of chemists in the workplace.