Learning Goals for the Undergraduate Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts (General Concentration) Degrees:

Students will:

• Demonstrate general knowledge in chemistry and will be able to apply chemical and physical principles in the solution of qualitative and quantitative chemical problems.
• Understand the interplay of observational data, hypotheses, and hypothesis-driven experimentation through application of the scientific method.
• Become proficient in chemical laboratory techniques and be able to apply these to practical and current problems in research.
• Be able to read and critically evaluate the chemical and scientific literature.
• Learn to present scientific data clearly and effectively through both written and verbal communication.

Points Of Note About UVM Undergraduate Chemistry:

1. The UVM Chemistry Program has specific, small courses designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors:

   • Introductory Chemistry - 1st year:

     • CHEM 35 General Chemistry for Majors 1 — maximum enrollment 50
     • CHEM 36 General Chemistry for Majors 2 — maximum enrollment 50

   • Organic Chemistry - 2nd year:

     • CHEM 143 Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 — maximum enrollment 32
     • CHEM 144 Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 — maximum enrollment 24

   • Advanced upper-level laboratory courses for majors that are unique to UVM Chemistry

     — maximum enrollment 12
     • CHEM 146 Advanced Organic Laboratory
     • CHEM 201 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 1
     • CHEM 202 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 2

2. Our chemistry majors' courses are taught by our best and most prestigious faculty

3. Students have the opportunity to perform research alongside our world-class faculty and our graduate students

4. Research opportunities exist in the summer for undergraduates finishing their sophomore and junior years

5. Most of our graduates go on to postgraduate degree programs at universities around the country