Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, chemistry majors at Lewis & Clark College will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
• Demonstrate knowledge in one or more sub-disciplines of chemistry (such as biochemistry, chemical instrumentation, materials, and aquatic chemistry)
• Work safely in the laboratory
• Show competence in using standard chemistry equipment and instrumentation.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve chemical problems.
• Collect, transform, and interpret numerical data.
• Communicate scientific results and information in oral, written, and graphical formats.
• Effectively engage with the chemical literature, develop hypotheses to address chemical questions, and design experiments to test those questions.
• Develop the knowledge and skills for success in employment or graduate training in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields.