Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry - Physics Emphasis Program By University of Utah |Top Universities

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry - Physics Emphasis

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# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

ChemistryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Program Purpose The purpose of the undergraduate chemistry program at the University of Utah is to provide the key knowledge base and laboratory resources to prepare students for careers as professionals in the field of chemistry, for graduate study in chemistry, biological chemistry and related fields, and for professional school including medical, dental, law and business programs. Learning Outcomes Students will have a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical and scientific theories including those in Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistries. Majors to be certified by the American Chemical Society will have extensive laboratory work and knowledge of Biological Chemistry. Students will be able to design and carry out scientific experiments as well as accurately record and analyze the results of such experiments. Students will be skilled in problem solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning as applied to scientific problems. Students will be able to clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written and electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large. Students will be able to explore new areas of research in both chemistry and allied fields of science and technology. Students will appreciate the central role of chemistry in our society and use this as a basis for ethical behavior in issues facing chemists including an understanding of safe handling of chemicals, environmental issues and key issues facing our society in energy, health and medicine. Students will be able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary problem solving team. Student will demonstrate competency in a foreign language.

Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Program Purpose The purpose of the undergraduate chemistry program at the University of Utah is to provide the key knowledge base and laboratory resources to prepare students for careers as professionals in the field of chemistry, for graduate study in chemistry, biological chemistry and related fields, and for professional school including medical, dental, law and business programs. Learning Outcomes Students will have a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical and scientific theories including those in Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistries. Majors to be certified by the American Chemical Society will have extensive laboratory work and knowledge of Biological Chemistry. Students will be able to design and carry out scientific experiments as well as accurately record and analyze the results of such experiments. Students will be skilled in problem solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning as applied to scientific problems. Students will be able to clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written and electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large. Students will be able to explore new areas of research in both chemistry and allied fields of science and technology. Students will appreciate the central role of chemistry in our society and use this as a basis for ethical behavior in issues facing chemists including an understanding of safe handling of chemicals, environmental issues and key issues facing our society in energy, health and medicine. Students will be able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary problem solving team. Student will demonstrate competency in a foreign language.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+

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