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= provide students with learning experiences that help instill deep interests in learning
chemistry; develop broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of key chemical
concepts, principles, and theories related to chemistry; and equip students with
appropriate tools of analysis to tackle issues and problems in the field of chemistry.

= develop in students the ability to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to
the solution of specific theoretical and applied problems in chemistry,

= provide students with the knowledge and skill base that would enable them to
undertake further studies in chemistry and related areas or in multidisciplinary areas
that involve chemistry and help develop a range of generic skills that are relevant to
wage employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship.

3.4 Characteristic attributes of a graduate in Chemistry

Some of the characteristic attributes of a graduate in chemistry may include the following

= Disciplinary knowledge and skills: Capable of demonstrating (i) comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of major concepts, theoretical principles and experimental
findings in chemistry and its different subfields (analytical, inorganic, organic and
physical), and other related fields of study, including broader interdisciplinary subfields
such as life science, environmental science and material sciences; (ii) ability to use
modern instrumentation for chemical analysis and separation.

= Skilled communicator: Ability to transmit complex technical information relating to
chemistry in a clear and concise manner in writing and orall skills.

= Critical thinker and problem solver: Ability to employ critical thinking and efficient
problem solving skills in the four basic areas of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic,
and physical).

= Sense of inquiry: Capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions relating to
issues and problems in the field of chemistry, and planning, executing and reporting
the results of an experiment or investigation.

= Team player/worker: Capable of working effectively in diverse teams in both classroom,
laboratory and in industry and field-based situations.

= Skilled project manager: Capable of identifying/mobilising appropriate resources
required for a project, and manage a project through to completion, while observing
responsible and ethical scientific conduct; and safety and chemical hygiene regulations
and practices.
= Digitally literate: Capable of using computers for chemical simulation and computation
and appropriate software for analysis of data, and employing modern library search
tools to locate, retrieve, and evaluate chemistry-related information.