The department of chemistry offers a minor program in chemistry for students enrolled in any non-major chemistry programs. The program allows students to get a secondary area of specialization. The minor program in chemistry is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in chemistry and develop their knowledge and skills in problem solving and critical thinking.
Admission Requirements
Min grade requirement: None
Pre-requisite: None
Targeted students: All students except those with a major in Chemistry.
The department of chemistry offers a minor program in chemistry for students enrolled in any non-major chemistry programs. The program allows students to get a secondary area of specialization. The minor program in chemistry is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in chemistry and develop their knowledge and skills in problem solving and critical thinking.
Admission Requirements
Min grade requirement: None
Pre-requisite: None
Targeted students: All students except those with a major in Chemistry.
Program Objectives
To provide students the essential knowledge and foundation in chemistry; enabling them to successful careers in chemistry related sectors.
To prepare students for graduate studies in chemistry related programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Describe the fundamental concepts and theoretical principles in chemistry and demonstrate understanding for the basic ideas underlying various chemistry’s subfields in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and biochemistry (Knowledge skills).
Operate modern chemical instrumentation, perform chemical syntheses and carry out chemical experiments with confident and strict adherence to safety and hygiene practices (Cognitive Skills, Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility.)
Analyze and interpret data and report results correctly in oral and written forms (Communication).
Demonstrate knowledge of using the web-based methods to effectively search chemistry scientific literature (Information Technology).
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to solve theoretical and practical problems in chemistry (critical thinking).
Recognize the importance of chemistry in industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts (Knowledge).
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours :
minimum 18 hours
Chemistry Required Courses (Req. CH:18)
Students should take 3 courses hours from the following lower courses (9 hours)
