Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

• Have a functional knowledge of all the basic areas of chemistry including analytical, organic, physical, inorganic and biochemistry.
• Be able to integrate their knowledge in these areas and use their critical thinking skills in order to become problem solvers.
• Be proficient in chemistry laboratories, especially with respect to: Following and understanding general laboratory practice guidelines, especially proper laboratory safety. Performing chemical analyses. Performing simple chemical synthesis. Understanding and using modern chemical instrumentation.
• Students graduating with a minor degree in chemistry should be proficient in the basic skills of chemistry. They will: Be able to articulate clearly scientific information, both in written and oral forms. Be able to use effectively the scientific literature.

Students graduating with a baccalaureate degree in chemistry will be prepared for entry into professional schools (e.g., medical, dental, pharmaceutical, or veterinary), graduate programs, or chemical industries.

Program Requirements

Students may elect to obtain a minor in chemistry in conjunction with a major in another academic discipline. The minimum departmental requirements are 18 credit hours of chemistry with at least 9 of these hours from courses at the 300 or 400 level. Students must complete 9 credit hours from the Chemistry program at UMKC, and 6 of those 9 hours must be courses at the 300 or 400 level. In addition, the minor courses must be selected from more than one area of chemistry and a minimum grade of a C- is required for all minor and prerequisite courses.