Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Ph.D. program will:

1. Possess the fundamental knowledge needed to understand and critically evaluate current research in their chosen subfield of chemistry;
2. Communicate fundamental concepts in their field as well as their own research effectively, in both written and oral form
3. Conduct themselves ethically and responsibly in science-related professions;
4. Be proficient in laboratory, theoretical, and/or computational techniques necessary to contribute to knowledge in their chosen subfield of chemistry; and
5. Identify new research opportunities, plan effective strategies for pursuing these opportunities, and conduct research that makes a new contribution to knowledge in their chosen subfield of chemistry.
    

For students who choose to pursue a masters in Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Program Learning Outcomes are as follows:

Track I, Thesis Option
Graduates of the Track I, thesis-based M.S. program will:

1. Possess the fundamental knowledge needed to understand and critically evaluate current research in their chosen subfield of chemistry;
2. Communicate fundamental concepts in their field as well as their own research effectively, in both written and oral form
3. Conduct themselves ethically and responsibly in science-related professions; and
4. Be proficient in laboratory, theoretical, and/or computational techniques necessary to contribute to knowledge in their chosen subfield of chemistry.
    

Track II, Comprehensive Exam Option
Graduates of the Track II, comprehensive exam-based M.S. program will:

1. Possess the fundamental knowledge needed to understand and critically evaluate current research in their chosen subfield of chemistry;
2. Communicate fundamental concepts in their field as well as their own research effectively, in both written and oral form; and
3. Conduct themselves ethically and responsibly in science-related professions.