Degree Programs

Program Goals

Undergraduate students, upon graduation with a B.Sc. Major or Honours degree in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University, will:

• Have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of current chemical theories and their application to the physical world.
• Be skilled at analytical reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Be able to design, perform and record chemical experiments and be capable of analyzing the results of these experiments. This includes the ability to critically assess results, identifying and quantifying experimental uncertainties and evaluating methodological limitations.
• Have hands-on experience with a broad range of experimental methods, and be able to use a variety of modern instrumentation and standard techniques.
• Be able to communicate the results of his or her work to both chemists and non-chemists, in writing and orally.
• Be able to use modern library search and retrieval methods to access information about specific chemical topics.
• Be knowledgeable about chemical safety procedures, including proper methods and regulations for safe handling, use and disposal of chemicals and the safe use of handling of chemical instrumentation.
• Be able to identify and solve chemistry-related problems and to apply this to the exploration of new areas of research.
• Have the experience and ability to collaborate effectively as part of team to solve problems.