Chemistry, B.A.

• Predict the outcomes of and solve complex problems in unit conversion, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of atoms and molecules as pure substances, including the quantum mechanical nature of matter, polarity, stereochemistry, and the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the energetic requirements and driving forces of reactions, spontaneity, mechanisms, electron flow, and reaction dynamics.
• Evaluate the polarity, solubility, reactivity, stereochemistry, and intermolecular forces of molecules based on chemical structure in mixtures and reactions.
• Explain and apply the process of science, including formulation of questions, experimental design, quantitative measurement & analysis, and data interpretation. Effectively communicate the results consistent with accepted scientific standards.

Chemistry, B.S.

• Predict the outcomes of and solve complex problems in unit conversion, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of atoms and molecules as pure substances, including the quantum mechanical nature of matter, polarity, stereochemistry, and the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the energetic requirements and driving forces of reactions, spontaneity, mechanisms, electron flow, and reaction dynamics.
• Evaluate the polarity, solubility, reactivity, stereochemistry, and intermolecular forces of molecules based on chemical structure in mixtures and reactions.
• Explain and apply the process of science, including formulation of questions, experimental design, quantitative measurement & analysis, and data interpretation. Effectively communicate the results consistent with accepted scientific standards.
• Use molecular orbital theory to model organic and inorganic molecular behavior.

Biochemistry, B.S.

• Predict the outcomes of and solve complex problems in unit conversion, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of atoms and molecules as pure substances, including the quantum mechanical nature of matter, polarity, stereochemistry, and the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the energetic requirements and driving forces of reactions, spontaneity, mechanisms, electron flow, reaction dynamics, catalysis, and the nature of biological energy.
• Evaluate the polarity, solubility, reactivity, stereochemistry, and intermolecular forces of molecules and macromolecules based on chemical structure in mixtures and reactions.
• Explain and apply the process of science, including formulation of questions, experimental design, quantitative measurement & analysis, and data interpretation. Effectively communicate the results consistent with accepted scientific standards.
• Explain and apply core concepts of biological information and regulation, including the genome, the manner in which the information it contains is encoded and translated, and the mechanisms by which it is transmitted and maintained across generations.