Chemistry majors at Washburn
University, upon graduation, are expected to have:
obtained
a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of
chemistry--atomic and molecular theory, reactivities and properties of
chemical substances, and the states of matter;
obtained
a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of the primary
subfields of chemistry--analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical
chemistry, appropriate to the degree sought;
acquired
knowledge of mathematics sufficient to facilitate the understanding and
derivation of fundamental relationships and to analyze and manipulate
experimental data, appropriate to the degree sought;
acquired
knowledge of the fundamental principles of physics;
learned
safe chemical practices, including waste handling and safety equipment;
demonstrated
ability to problem solve and reason scientifically;
acquired
the ability to read, evaluate, and interpret information on a numerical,
chemical, and general scientific level in preparation for a lifetime of
learning and contribution;
discussed
issues of professional ethics;
acquired
the ability to assemble experimental chemical apparatus, to design
experiments, to use appropriate apparatus to measure chemical composition,
and properties, and to use computers in acquisition, analysis, modeling
and presentation of data, appropriate to the degree sought - both
individually and in collaboration with others;
acquired
the ability to effectively use modern instrumentation in acquisition of
information on chemical substances, appropriate to the degree sought -
both individually and in collaboration with others;
gained
basic understanding and experience in the process of chemical research or
training in a professional forensic laboratory; and
demonstrated
the ability to effectively communicate results of scientific inquiries
orally and in writing.
