1. Students will be able to solve problems through the understanding and application of fundamental scientific principles of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics.
2. Students will have acceptable skills in laboratory procedure.
3. Students will have the ability to communicate effectively through written work and oral presentation.
4. Students will have an understanding for ethical values and how they may apply to their future careers.
5a) Students will learn research methods by undertaking significant research at a level that can be presented locally, nationally, or internationally (BS majors)
5b) Students will learn research methods by undertaking extensive research. (BA majors)
6. Students will be trained to a high level such that they can successfully obtain competitive positions in graduate schools, professional schools, secondary education and industry.