This major aims to provide students with a firm foundation in chemical sciences with a focus on analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.  It is designed to train and produce graduates who are able to pursue a developing career in local and regional industrial, commercial, government, education, and research sectors.

Upon successful completion of this Major, students should be able to:

Describe the general chemical principles appropriate to the study of chemistry.

• Explain the important aspects of chemical terminology, nomenclature, convention and units.
• Describe the structure and properties of atoms, ions, molecules and materials.
• Apply the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics to chemistry.
• Apply the principles and procedures used in chemical analysis and characterization.

Competently perform a wide range of laboratory and technical procedures in chemistry.

• Handle chemicals in a professional manner, through knowledge and adherence to chemical safety legislation.
• Operate laboratory procedures in synthetic and analytical chemistry.
• Evaluate experimental data through testing hypotheses, defining problems and creating innovative and practical solutions.
• Communicate and cooperate with other personnel and participate as an effective team member.

Critically evaluate experiments in chemistry as reported in the literature and synthesize information in a constructive manner.

• Demonstrate the ability in oral and written presentations and recognize the limitations inherent in hypotheses.
• Develop strategies for creating, updating, maintaining and enhancing knowledge in chemistry.

Identify, analyze and reflect upon the responsibilities of chemists by applying chemical knowledge to society, commerce and the environment.

• Apply knowledge of synthetic chemistry for the discovery and design of compounds with new and interesting properties.
• Apply the concepts and principles of chemical analysis to environmental, industrial, biological and food sciences.
• Apply chemical knowledge to address ethical and social issues in the work environment.