Students who complete the undergraduate program should be able to:

  • Describe the structure, composition and properties of various chemical substances.
  • Plan the synthesis of various inorganic and organic substances.
  • Characterize substances based upon analysis of their physical and chemical properties.
  • Use theories of microscopic properties to explain macroscopic behavior.
  • Explain the role of energy in determining structure and reactivity.
  • Employ chemical theory to explain the rate and outcome of chemical reactions.