Program Overview

Program Overview

The program is designed for students to achieve a comprehensive education in chemistry, with a focus on theoretical and practical knowledge. To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 130 credits, including 38 credits in general education, 60 credits in major courses, and 22 credits in teacher training courses (for those pursuing a teaching career).

General Education Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 38 credits in general education courses, which include:
  • Academic foundation: 3 credits
  • Foreign language: 4-6 credits
  • Quantitative analysis and reasoning: 3 credits
  • Scientific thinking and experimentation: 14-16 credits
  • Humanities and social sciences: 9 credits
  • Elective courses: 2 credits

Major Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in major courses, which include:
  • Required courses: 41 credits
    • Organic chemistry 1 and 2
    • Physical chemistry 1 and 2
    • Analytical chemistry 1 and 2
    • Inorganic chemistry 1 and 2
    • Chemistry education theory
  • Elective courses: 19 credits
    • Students can choose from a variety of elective courses, including general chemistry, nanochemistry, and chemistry research

Teacher Training Requirements

• Students pursuing a teaching career must complete a minimum of 22 credits in teacher training courses, which include:
  • Educational theory: 12 credits
    • Introduction to education
    • Educational psychology
    • Educational philosophy and history
  • Educational practice: 6 credits
    • Special education
    • School violence prevention and student understanding
  • Educational practice: 4 credits
    • School field practice
    • Educational volunteer work

Additional Requirements

• English proficiency: Students must complete a minimum of 9 credits in English-taught courses, including 3 credits in major courses.
• Emergency response and CPR training: Students must complete a minimum of 2 sessions.
• Graduation thesis: Students must pass a graduation thesis examination and submit their thesis.
• GPA requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall, 2.4 in teacher training courses, and 2.0 in major courses.
• Gender equality education: Students must complete a minimum of 2 sessions (starting from the 2022 academic year).

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas of chemistry, including organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. Students can work with faculty members on research projects and present their findings in academic conferences and journals.