Program Learning Outcomes for the BS Chemistry Program
Common to all programs
- articulate the latest developments in their specific field of practice (PQF 6 descriptor)
- effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages
- work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF 6 descriptor)
- demonstrate professional, social and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development
- preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (RA 7722)
Specific to the program
- demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Chemistry: Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Analytical Chemistry; and in addition, the necessary background in Mathematics and Physics
- generate data using standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation and classical techniques
- identify and solve problems involving Chemistry using current disciplinary and interdisciplinary principles
- qualify for further study and/or for entry-level professional employment in the general workplace
- interpret relevant scientific data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues
Specific to the University of the Philippines
- lead with honor and excellence in public service and in fields of practice
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry New Curriculum (effective August 2018)
FIRST YEAR, First Semester
CHEM 18 University Chemistry Co-R CHEM 18.1 3
CHEM 18.1 University Chemistry Laboratory Co-R CHEM 18 2
MCB 11 Biology and Applications of Microorganisms Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3
MATH 27 Philippine History / Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas 3
HIST 1/KAS 1 Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Everyday Life 3
ETHICS 1 Wellness and Basic Injury Management 3
HK 11 (2)
17
FIRST YEAR, Second Semester
CHEM 19 Chemical Structure and Properties PR CHEM 18 3
CHEM 32 Quantitative Inorganic Analysis PR CHEM 18 and 18.1, Co-R CHEM 32.1 3
CHEM 32.1 Quantitative Inorganic Analysis Laboratory Co-R CHEM 32 2
MATH 28 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III PR MATH 27 3
PHYS 71 University Physics I 4
PHYS 71.1 University Physics I Laboratory PR PHYS 71 (can be concurrent) 1
ARTS 1 Critical Perspectives in the Arts 3
HK 12 or 13 Basic or Advanced Human Kinetics Activities (2)
19
SECOND YEAR, First Semester
CHEM 43 Organic Chemistry I PR CHEM 19 and 18.1, Co-R CHEM 43.1 3
CHEM 43.1 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Co-R CHEM 43 2
PHYS 72 University Physics II PR PHYS 71 4
PHYS 72.1 University Physics II Laboratory PR PHYS 72 (can be concurrent) and 71.1 1
CMSC 12 or Foundations of Computer Science or 3
AMAT 152 Fundamentals of Mathematical Computing PR MATH 28 or 38 for AMAT 152 only
GE (Elective) 3
GE (Elective) 3
HK 12 or 13 Basic or Advanced Human Kinetics Activities (2)
NSTP 1 National Service Training Program (3)
19
SECOND YEAR, Second Semester
CHEM 44 Organic Chemistry II PR CHEM 43 and 43.1, Co-R CHEM 44.1 3
CHEM 44.1 Organic Chemistry II laboratory Co-R CHEM 44 2
CHEM 111 Physical Chemistry I PR MATH 28, PHYS 71 or 51, CHEM 32 and 32.1 3
STAT 162 Experimental Designs 3
PI 10 The Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal 3
GE (Elective) 3
HK 12 or 13 Basic or Advanced Human Kinetics Activities National Service Training Program (2)
NSTP 2 (3)
17
SECOND YEAR, Midyear
CHEM 161a General Biochemistry I PR CHEM 44 and 44.1 3
3
THIRD YEAR, First Semester
CHEM 111.1 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory PR CHEM 111 2
CHEM 112 Physical Chemistry II PR CHEM 111 and PHYS 72 or 51 3
CHEM 137 Modern Analytical Chemistry PR CHEM 111 3
CHEM 140 Organic Analysis PR CHEM 32, 32.1, 44 and 44.1 4
CHEM 161b General Biochemistry II PR CHEM 161a 3
COMM 10 Critical Perspectives in Communication 3
18
THIRD YEAR, Second Semester
CHEM 112.1 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory PR CHEM 112 and 111.1 2
CHEM 115 Physical Chemistry III PR CHEM 112 3
CHEM 137.1 Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory PR CHEM 137 2
CHEM 161.1 General Biochemistry Laboratory PR CHEM 161b, 32 and 32.1 2
CHEM 180 General Environmental Chemistry PR CHEM 40 or 44 3
CHEM 192 Chemical Information, Literature and Communication PR CHEM 32 and 44 3
(CHEM)
ELECTIVE 3
18
THIRD YEAR, Midyear
CHEM 198 Practicum PR COI (CHEM 137, 140 and 161.1) 3
3
FOURTH YEAR, First Semester
CHEM 120 Inorganic Chemistry PR CHEM 115 3
CHEM 131 Technical Analysis I: Foods and Feeds PR CHEM 40 and 40.1 (or 44 and 44.1) and CHEM 32 and 32.1 or COI 4
CHEM 200 Undergraduate Thesis 3
ELECTIVE (non-CHEM) 3
STS 1 Science, Technology and Society 3
16
FOURTH YEAR, Second Semester
CHEM 120.1 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory PR CHEM 120 2
CHEM 171 Industrial Chemistry PR CHEM 32 and 40 or 44 3
CHEM 199 Undergraduate Seminar PR CHEM 192 1
CHEM 200 Undergraduate Thesis 3
ELECTIVE (CHEM) 3
12
GRAND TOTAL OF UNITS 142