| 1. Factual and
theoretical knowledge of chemistry |
MFAT exam cover sheet |
| Describe the structure and
composition of matter. |
235, 303, 305, 335,
370, 371, 470 |
| Plan the synthesis and
characterization of inorganic and organic compounds. |
235, 335, 435, 371, 470 |
| Apply
theoretical and mechanistic principles to the study of chemical systems employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. |
221, 235, 303, 305, 335, 370,
371, 421, 470 |
| Use theories of microscopic
properties to explain macroscopic behavior. |
221, 305, 370, 371,
421, 470 |
| Explain the role of energy in
determining the structure and reactivity of molecules. |
235, 303, 305, 323,
335, 370, 371, 421, 470 |
| 2. Lab knowledge and
skills |
lab report cover sheet lab skills form |
| Read and follow written
experimental protocols. |
221, 235, 304, 306,
323, 335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Properly set up and safely
manipulate laboratory equipment.
|
221, 235, 304, 306,
323, 335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Plan and execute experiments,
including the use of the chemical literature.
|
304, 306, 323, 370, 371,421,
435, 470 |
| Perform accurate quantitative
measurements. |
221, 304, 306, 323,
370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Maintain accurate records of
experimental work. |
221, 235, 304, 306,
323, 335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Analyze data statistically and
assess reliability of results. |
221, 304, 306, 323, 370,
371,421, 435, 470 |
| Interpret experimental results
and draw reasonable conclusions. |
221, 235, 304, 306,
323, 335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| 3. Use of instruments
and computers |
instruments
grid computers grid |
| Use and understand modern
instrumentation. |
221, 235, 304, 306, 323, 335,
370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Use computers for chemical
applications including technical writing, collecting and processing experimental data, and database searching. |
221, 235, 304, 306, 323, 335,
370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| 4. Communication
skills |
seminar
paper form seminar talk form |
| Prepare effective written
scientific reports and papers.
|
304, 306, 323, 335, 370, 371,
421, 435, 470, 490 |
| Present effective scientific
talks. |
306, 370, 435, 490 |
| Use correct chemical
nomenclature. |
221, 235, 303, 305,
323, 335, 421, 435, 470, 490 |
| Use mathematical
representations of physical phenomena. |
221, 303, 305, 323,
370, 371, 421, 435, 470, 490 |
| 5. Information
retrieval |
chemical
information grid collect Chemical Abstracts searches for 490 |
| Retrieve specific chemical
information from the chemical literature, including research articles, books, and databases. |
303, 305, 323, 370, 371, 421,
435, 470, 490 |
| Read and understand technical
material. |
221, 303, 305, 323, 370, 371,
421, 435, 470, 490 |
| Comprehend and assimilate
orally presented information. |
221, 235, 303, 305,
323, 335, 370, 371 421, 435, 470, 490 |
| 6. Chemical safety |
MFAT lab skills form |
| Anticipate, recognize, and
respond properly to hazards of chemical
manipulations. |
221, 235, 303, 305,
323, 335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Know where to find information
on chemical hazards. |
235, 303, 305, 323,
335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| Dispose of chemical waste
safely. |
221, 235, 303, 305,
323, 335, 370, 371, 421, 435, 470 |
| 7. Teamwork and
cooperation |
teamwork student questionnaire teamwork instructor form |
| Work cooperatively in problem
solving situations. |
221, 303, 305, 323,
370, 371, 421, 435, 461, 470 |
| 8. Science and society |
MFAT collect resumes in 490 |
| Understand the benefits and
problems of modern chemistry for society. |
235, 303, 305, 323,
335, 421, 470 |
| Know where to find career
opportunities for persons with chemical training. |
470, 490 |
last updated: May 25, 2007