Mission

The minor program in chemistry provides courses for non-chemistry majors who need a basic understanding of the principles of chemistry either for their chosen major or their general education. It engages students in developing a greater understanding of the chemical nature of the world.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Students will enhance their skills in the field of chemistry.
2. Students will demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities towards their profession, society and the environment as well as respect for diversity.
3. Students will be able to work in a society as productive members of interdisciplinary teams and maintain sustained intellectual curiosity characteristic of a lifelong learner.

Program Outcomes

a. An ability to apply knowledge of science and function on multidisciplinary teams.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of chemistry in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
d. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.