Graduates will be able to apply appropriate concepts, investigative and quantitative methods in all sub-disciplines of chemistry research; critically evaluate existing scientific studies to test specific hypotheses addressing unsolved problems in the chemical and life sciences; use computers and required scientific software in data acquisition, processing, presentation or analyses, including statistical and regression analysis; and demonstrate basic skills associated with safely performing and properly documenting laboratory experiments in chemistry.

Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to work either independently or as a part of a small team; identify and procure information from relevant scientific literature, using proper citations and critically evaluate the accuracy, validity, authenticity and timeliness of data and facts without bias or favor. They will be able to effectively communicate about chemical sciences processes and the results of scientific investigations; and follow ethical practices in research, interpreting experimental findings and in presentation about and application of that research.

Students are prepared for a career in the chemical industry, graduate work in the chemical sciences, health sciences, medicine, business, marketing or law. The BS degree is intended for those who want to become professional chemists or as preparation for graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry.

Upon completion of the BS in Chemistry, graduates will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of at least four of the five foundational areas of chemistry (analytical, organic, inorganic, physical and biochemistry). They will be able to solve chemical problems that include both the study of small molecules and macromolecules; understand basic chemical concepts including stoichiometry, states of matter, molecular structure and bonding, thermodynamics, equilibria and kinetics; apply appropriate concepts, investigative and quantitative methods in all sub-disciplines of chemistry research; critically evaluate existing scientific studies to test specific hypotheses addressing unsolved problems in the chemical and life sciences; use computers and required scientific software in data acquisition, processing, presentation of analyses, including statistical and regression analysis.

They will be able to demonstrate basic skills associated with safely performing and properly documenting laboratory experiments in chemistry; demonstrate skills in performing laboratory experiments; demonstrate the ability to work either independently or as a part of a small team; identify and procure information from relevant scientific literature using proper citations and critically evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness and point of view or bias; effectively communicate about chemical sciences processes and the results of scientific inquiry; and follow ethical practices in research, experimental interpretation, presentation, citation and application of research.