Course Student Learning Outcomes
Chemistry
CHE 121- Introduction to Chemistry
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data gathered from chemistry experiments
- Solve chemical equations
- Gather, record and organize data and compose lab reports in a scientifically acceptable format
- Demonstrate safe and proper use of the standard tools of the chemistry lab
CHE 131- College Chemistry I
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data gathered from chemistry experiments.
- Solve chemical equations.
- Compose a formal lab report in a scientifically acceptable format.
- Deliver effective classroom presentations on relevant chemistry subjects.
- Demonstrate safe and proper use of the standard tools of the chemistry lab.
CHE 132- College Chemistry II
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data gathered from chemistry experiments.
- Analyze chemical equilibria in a quantitative and qualitative manner.
- Compose a formal lab report in a scientifically acceptable format.
- Deliver effective classroom presentations on relevant chemistry subjects.
- Demonstrate safe and proper use of the standard tools of the chemistry lab.
CHE 151- General Chemistry for Engineering and Science I
- Set up and perform basic stoichiometric calculations.
- Judge if answers obtained from calculations are chemically reasonable.
- Predict products and energy changes of simple chemical reactions.
- Utilize chemical terminology to explain chemical and physical processes at a molecular level.
- Utilize basic chemical scientific terminology to describe and explain chemical and physical processes at a molecular level in order to predict macroscopic properties of matter.
- Predict atomic and molecular structure and chemical periodicity using principles of quantum chemistry.
CHE 152- General Chemistry for Engineering and Science II
- Predict the impact of intermolecular forces on physical properties of molecules and solutions.
- Assess the rate and order of a reaction.
- Evaluate reaction mechanisms.
- Distinguish whether a reaction is spontaneous using entropy, Gibb's energy, and cell potential.
- Analyze chemical equilibria in a quantitative and qualitative manner.
- Evaluate the properties of acids and bases and their effects on pH.
CHE 160- Principles of Biochemistry
- Relate biochemical principles to everyday life.
- Explain the chemical structures and functions of biomolecules.
- Analyze the role of biomolecules in biological membranes and major metabolic pathways.
- Use good laboratory practices while conducting standard laboratory procedures commonly used in biotechnology.
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data gathered from biochemistry experiments.
- Deliver effective presentations about biochemistry using content and techniques appropriate to the biotech industry.
CHE 251-Organic Chemistry I and Lab
- Name organic molecules using IUPAC convention
- Interpret and apply standard conventions for drawing organic molecules.
- Apply principles of conformational analysis to acyclic and cyclic organic molecules
- Determine configuration of stereocenters and relationships of chiral structures
- Draw resonance structures and apply them to conjugation, aromaticity, and molecular stability
- Draw reasonable arrow-pushing mechanisms to show movement of electrons for organic reactions.
- Evaluate reactions feasibility using kinetic and thermodynamic data and predict products of organic reactions
- Interpret spectra from infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Mass Spectrometry to determine structural features and/or molecular structure
CHE 252- Organic Chemistry II and Lab
- Interpret and apply standard conventions for drawing organic molecules.
- Draw resonance structures and apply them to conjugation, aromaticity, and molecular stability
- Draw reasonable arrow-pushing mechanisms to show movement of electrons for organic reactions.
- Evaluate reactions feasibility using kinetic and thermodynamic data
- Predict products of organic reactions
- Propose a sequence of reactions to synthesize target molecules from simple organic building blocks
- Interpret spectra from infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Mass Spectrometry to determine structural features and/or molecular structure