Learning Objectives

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I. Chemical Principles and Factual Chemical Knowledge

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I.A. Stoichiometry X X X X X
I.B. States of matter X X X X X X X
I.C. Atomic structure X X X
I.D. Molecular structure and bonding X X X X X X X X X X X
I.E. Properties of atoms and molecules X X X X X X X X X X X
I.F. Structures and properties of bulk substances X X X X X X X X
I.G. Thermochemistry X X X X
I.H. Equilibria X X X X X X X X X X X
I.J. Kinetics X X X X X X X X X X
I.K. Quantum mechanics X X X X X X
I.L. Nuclear chemistry
I.M. Basic organic reactivity X X X X X X X X X
I.N. Basic inorganic reactivity X X X X X
I.O. Biochemical systems X X X X X X X
I.P. Synthesis X X X X X X X X
I.Q. Chemical analysis and spectroscopy X X X X X X X X X X X
I.R. Thermodynamics X X X X X X X X X
I.S. Electrochemistry and redox X X X X X X X X
I.T. Acid base chemistry X X X X X X X X X X X
I.U. Stereochemistry X X X X X X X
I.V Chemical Nomenclature X X X X X X X X X X

II. Problem Solving Skills

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II.A. Define problems clearly X X X X X X X X X X X X X
II.B. Develop testable hypotheses X X X X X X X
II.C. Design experiments X X X X X X
II.D. Understand and execute experiments X X X X X X X U X X U
II.E. Analyze data X X X X X X X X X X X X
II.F. Interpret experimental results and draw appropriate conclusions X X X X X X X X X X X X X
II.G. Use appropriate laboratory skills and instrumentation to solve problems X X X X X X X X
II.H. Understand the fundamental uncertainties in experimental measurements X X X X X X X X X X X

III. Chemical Literature and Communication Skills

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III.A. Use the peer-reviewed scientific literature effectively X X X X X
III.B. Evaluate technical articles critically X X X X
III.C. Retrieve specific information from the chemical literature X X X X X X X
III.D. Use online database searching tools, such as SciFinder Scholar, Pub Med, Scopus, and Chem Abstracts X X X X X
III.E. Present information in a clear and organized manner, both orally (O) and in writing (W) OW W W W OW W X W X W X X
III.F. Write well-organized and concise reports in a scientifically appropriate style X X X X X X X X X
III.G. Use appropriate technology such as: X
III.G.1 poster preparation software X X X
III.G.2 word-processing X X X X X X X X X
III.G.3 chemical structure drawing programs X X X X
III.G.4 spreadsheet and graphing programs X X X X X X X
III.G.5 computerized presentations X X X X X X

IV. Laboratory Techniques, Skills, Practices and Safety

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IV.A. Basic analytical and technical skills X X X X X X X X
IV.B. Understand the theory and use of modern chemical instrumentation X X X X X X X X X X X X
IV.C. Synthesize, separate, and characterize compounds using reaction protocols, standard laboratory equipment, and modern instrumentation. X X X X X
IV.D. Understand the concepts of safe laboratory practices and apply them at all times X X X X X X X X
IV.E. Understand responsible disposal techniques X X X X X X X
IV.F. Understand and comply with safety regulations X X X X X X X X
IV.G. Understand and use material safety data sheets (MSDS) X X X X X
IV.H. Recognize and minimize potential chemical and physical hazards in the laboratory X X X X X X X
IV.J. Familiarity with the applications of computers in the modeling and simulation of chemical phenomena. X X X X X
IV.K. Appreciate the applications of computers in data acquisition and processing. X X X X X X X X X X X X
IV.L. Ability to navigate software used to acquire and analyze data on modern instrumentation X X X X X X X

V. Team Skills and Ethics

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V.A. Work effectively in a group to solve scientific problems X X X X X X X X
V.B. Be effective leaders as well as effective team members X X X X X X X X
V.C. Interact productively with a diverse group of peers X X X X X X X X X X X X X
V.D. Conduct themselves ethically X X X X X X X X X X X X X
V.E. Awareness of the place of chemistry in contemporary societal and global issues X X X X X X X X X X X