BS Chemistry
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply the scientific method to solve problems.
- Students will be able to demonstrate written, visual and oral presentation skills to communicate scientific knowledge.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to design and execute a scientific experiment, thoroughly analyze the results, and arrive at well-reasoned scientific conclusions.
- Students will be able to demonstrate a mastery of core knowledge in chemistry.
- Students will be able to demonstrate competency in basic chemical laboratory skills.
Course requirements for the degree
Curricular Map
The curriculum map shows how each required course contributes to the program's learning outcomes.
Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report(s)
In a process called assessment, the faculty of each degree program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:
» Learning Outcomes Assessment Process (PDF)
Assessment Rubric
In assessing learning outcomes, program faculty often develop rubrics which establish criteria and expectations showing how outcomes are evaluated. The assessment processes used by this program can be found in the link (PDF) below:
» Learning Outcomes Assessment Rubric (PDF)
Program Review
Program review represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external, expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Chancellor. Program review provides an opportunity for each program to reflect on its educational effectiveness as well as its contribution to the university's mission and strategic plan. The results of program review guide institutional planning, budgeting and decision-making.
Program Review Schedule: 1996-1997, 2006-2007, 2011-2012, 2016-2017
2011-2012 review timeline below:
- Self Study: Spring 2012
- External Review/Site Visit: Spring 2012
- External Reviewers Report Submitted: Spring 2012
- Departmental Response Letters to External Report: Spring 2012
- Long Range Planning Council Response: Spring 2012
- Assessment Committee Response: Spring 2012
- Faculty Academic Response: Spring 2012
- Chancellor Response to Program Review: Fall 2012
Institutional Response and Action Items resulting from the Program Review:
- New senior lab safety position established
- Summer research program funded
- Program Learning Outcomes and educational effectiveness evaluation plans to be refined
- Modified and reviewed process to clarify tenure review process for junior faculty
- New faculty line to be established
Learn More
See department website for additional information about this program