I. Program Objectives
This program covers the basic theories, experimental skills and techniques in chemistry and and its application in production. The student will have a good understanding of the current situation and frontier of chemistry and its application in production, as well as learning the basic knowledge about chemical engineering. Graduates can engage in teaching, scientific research, technology development and administrative management in educational institutions, research institutes and companies.
II. Learning Outcomes
Students of the program will acquire:
1. Quality of humanity and science, and also social responsibility;
2. Systematic basic knowledge, theories and skills in chemistry;
3. Capability to learn and solve problems independently;
4. Some knowledge of engineering and in related areas of study;
5. Computer literacy and application skills;
6. Mastery of a foreign language and the ability to employ technical resources and literature.
III. Program Highlights
This program aims to nurture talents with specialized knowledge on chemical biology and materials chemistry.
IV. Academic Discipline
Chemistry
V. Program Length and Degree
Duration: 4 years
Degrees Conferred: Bachelor of Science
VI. Credits Hours and Units
Minimum curriculum credits (including courses and practicum): 160.75
Major-core courses cannot be covered using credits from other courses in the program.
Minimum Extracurricular Credits: 5
1. Course Credits Hours and Units
Course Type |
Required/Elective |
Hrs/Crs |
Percentage (%) |
Essential-qualities-oriented Education General Courses |
Required |
560/31 |
19.3 |
Elective |
160/10 |
6.2 |
Discipline-related Courses |
Required |
424/24.75 |
15.4 |
Major-specific Courses |
Major-specific Core Courses |
Required |
1032/51.5 |
32 |
Major-specific Required Courses |
Required |
96/6 |
3.8 |
Major-specific Electives |
Elective |
384/24 |
14.9 |
Practicum Credits |
Required |
27w/13.5 |
8.4 |
Total |
2656+27w/160.75 |
100 |
2. Practicum Credits
Course Title |
Required/Elective |
Weeks/Credits |
Percentage (%) |
Military Training |
Required |
2/1 |
7.4 |
Engineering Practice 7 |
Required |
2/1 |
7.4 |
Labor for Public Benefit |
Required |
1/0.5 |
3.7 |
Engineering internship (Social Practice) |
Required |
3/1.5 |
11.1 |
Innovation Practice |
Required |
3/1.5 |
11.1 |
Undergraduate Thesis |
Required |
16/8 |
59.3 |
Total |
27/13.5 |
100 |
3. Extracurricular Credits
No. |
Activities |
Requirements |
Extracurricular
Credits |
1 |
Activities of Social Practice |
Submitting a report and passing the oral defense |
2 |
Individuals awarded “Active Participant” / Teams awarded “Excellent Performance” by HUST or Hubei Youth League Committee |
2 |
2 |
Ideological and political course Social Practice |
Submit a report and obtain a passing score |
2 |
3 |
Qualifications |
Intercultural communication courses |
Pass |
1 |
CET-6 |
Certificate |
2 |
TOEFL |
90 Points or Higher |
3 |
IELTS |
Band 6.5 or Higher |
3 |
GRE |
310 Points or Higher |
3 |
National Computer Rank Examination |
Certificate (Grade 1/2) |
2 |
Qualifications for Computer and Software Technology Proficiency |
Programmer |
2 |
Senior Programmer |
3 |
System Analyst |
4 |
4 |
Competitions |
University Level |
First Prize |
3 |
Second Prize |
2 |
Third Prize |
1 |
Provincial Level |
First Prize |
4 |
Second Prize |
3 |
Third Prize |
2 |
National Level |
First Prize |
6 |
Second Prize |
4 |
Third Prize |
3 |
5 |
Academic Papers |
Published in national-level journals |
Each paper |
2~3 |
6 |
Patent |
Officially obtained patent publication number |
Each program |
2~3 |
7 |
Research Programs |
Participated in scientific research practice and passed the defense |
Research report |
1-2 |
8 |
Popularization of Science |
Engaged in the scientific popularization |
Each program |
0.5 |
Published popular science articles in national-level journals |
Each paper |
1 |
9 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Innovation and entrepreneurship training program of school |
Each program |
1 |
Innovation and entrepreneurship training program of university/province |
Each program |
2 |
Innovation and entrepreneurship training program of nation |
Each program |
3 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition |
National competition |
5 |
Provincial competition |
3 |
University competition |
1 |
Innovation capacity |
Each program |
1~3 |
Note: In HUST Sports Competition, the first and the second prize, the third to the fifth prize, and the sixth prize to the eighth prize are deemed respectively the first prize, the second prize and the third prize of university level.
VII. Main Courses and Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Course
1. Main Courses
Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Principle of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Engineering Design
2. Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Courses
Introduction to Discipline, Frontier in Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry & Experiments, Analytical Chemistry & Experiments, Physical Chemistry & Experiments, Organic Chemistry & Experiments, Principle of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Engineering Design
Innovation Practice, Scientific Training
VIII. Practicum Module (experiments included)
Engineering Practice, Engineering Internship, Scientific Training, Undergraduate Thesis
