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Department of Natural Sciences
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
IN CHEMISTRY
The Chemistry Program at LAU provides a high
quality education, to satisfy all the required
courses, for a solid Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry, covering the main chemistry disciplines,
(analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical) as
well as satisfying the basic chemical information
needed in the other scientific programs, within the
framework of a liberal arts program. Chemistry
is also the “Central Discipline” needed in
science oriented programs: science education,
engineering, pharmacy, biology and pre-medicine.
The Chemistry Program is designed to prepare
students for careers in chemical industry, medical
and scientific laboratories, and the education
sectors. In addition, it will allow B.S. holders to
pursue their Graduate study in any chemistry
discipline, chemical engineering, medicine or
other health professions, and environmental
science.
MISSION
The B.S. program in Chemistry parallels the
mission of the University in commitment to
academic excellence within the framework of
a liberal arts tradition. The program seeks to
provide students with a broad-based education,
which includes exposure to the core areas of
chemistry and recently emerging technologies
in both classroom setting and in the laboratory.
The unique latitude inherent to the chemistry
curriculum allows students to develop to wellrounded
individuals prepared to face and meet
the challenges encountered in their chosen
careers and ready to embrace professional and
ethical responsibility.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry is to:
1. Provide students with basic theoretical
principles and practical concepts of
core chemistry disciplines, and recently
emerging technologies.
2. Endow students with proficiency in
using the appropriate tools of computer,
information technology, basic laboratory
techniques, and up to date chemical
instrumentation for chemical purposes.
3. Foster student’s critical thinking,
communication skills, team work, and
research skills.
4. Produce well-rounded student with
professional and ethical responsibility
prepared to meet challenges encountered
in their wide range future career.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates in the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles
in chemistry relevant to core fields
2. Translate theoretical principles through
practical applied work.
3. Recognize the relevance of chemistry to
advancement of science and technology.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory
techniques and modern instrumentation
5. Demonstrate ability to perform chemical
analysis, synthesis and identification.
6. Demonstrate the ability to use the power of
computers in applications of chemistry.
7. Demonstrate problem –solving skills.
8. Demonstrate ability to criticize and
evaluate published information.
9. Demonstrate effective communication of
chemical concepts
10. Demonstrate work habits that are ethical
and safe in a laboratory, independently
and in teams
11. Apply research design, research skills,
data analysis and interpretation.
12. Produce an understanding of ethical and
professional responsibility as scientist and
chemist.
13. Produce life-long independent learners
aware of further study and/or careers
choices.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Students interested in the Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Major must complete 92 credits of the
following requirements.
Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirements
(34 credits)
Chemistry Requirements (42 credits)
CHM201 Chemical Principles 3
CHM202 Analytical Chemistry 3
CHM203 Qualitative Analysis 2
CHM204 Quantitative Analysis 2
CHM311 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHM313 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CHM312 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHM314 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
CHM330 Physical Chemistry I 4
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