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Chemistry

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Chemistry will be able to:

No. Learning outcomes
1 Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in organic, inorganic, physical and theoretical chemistry and integrate conceptual knowledge across subdisciplines.
2 Apply an integrated knowledge of the importance of chemical processes to our society and well-being across varied social and cultural contexts.
3 Evaluate how the various analytical tools employed in the chemical laboratory lead to an understanding of chemical structure and mechanisms.
4 Deploy skills in computing, numeracy and data handling to analyse experimental outcomes and obtain answers to chemical questions.
5 Collect, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of sources to critically analyse chemical concepts and issues.
6 Communicate concepts and findings in chemistry through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences and respond to challenges using evidence.
7 Evaluate developments in chemical knowledge and their relevance to current academic and industrial research.
8 Design, plan, carry out and refine a chemistry experiment, investigation or project.
9 Work effectively, reflectively and respectfully both as individuals and in teams in the laboratory.
10 Address authentic problems in chemistry, working professionally and responsibly within collaborative, diverse, interdisciplinary teams.