Demonstrate knowledge of basic chemical concepts such as IUPAC nomenclature of small inorganic compounds, balancing chemical equations, stoichiometry, states of matter and changes of state, gas chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and electrochemistry.
Demonstrate recall and understanding of fundamental concepts, exhibit quantitative problem solving skills, correctly interpret provided data, and apply mathematical skills.

Demonstrate knowledge of families of organic compounds including saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, aromatic compounds, alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, and amines.
Demonstrate an understanding of stereochemistry.
Evaluate and interpret spectroscopic data as it pertains to the study of organic compounds.
Demonstrate the ability to correctly apply the rules of IUPAC nomenclature, correlate relationships between the physical properties and chemical reactivities of organic compounds with molecular structure and intermolecular forces, and predict the outcomes of organic reactions.

Demonstrate competence in basic laboratory skills including laboratory safety and hazardous waste disposal, safe handling and manipulation of chemicals, keeping a laboratory notebook, observation of physical and chemical properties, data analysis, and basic report writing.
Demonstrate the ability to make chemical measurements using electronic balances and volumetric glassware and fundamental chemical instrumentation such as pH meters and UV/vis spectrophotometers, and to correctly record and interpret the data.
Demonstrate the ability to make chemical measurements using advanced chemical instrumentation such as FTIR and GC/MS, and to correctly record and interpret the data.
Learn to collaborate with others in the design of chemical experiments, data collection and analysis, and report writing.

Participate in the design and implementation of advanced chemical research.
Demonstrate a familiarity with chemical literature.
Work collaboratively in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Present the results of their research at a national meeting of the American Chemical Society and/or publish their results in a recognized peer-reviewed journal.