I. Program Objectives
The specialty is aimed at the training of comprehensive abilities including basic theory of chemistry, experimental skills and techniques, and basic training of scientific thought and practice in the fields of fundamental and applied researches. The specialty is also aimed at the training of advanced professionals with strong fundamental knowledge, adaptive capacity and ability of knowledge update. The trained professionals will be inter-disciplinary talent who is engaged in scientific research, education, technology and management in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, energy resource, materials, biology, photoelectric, environment, medicine, metallurgy, foods and labor safety etc.
II. Learning Outcomes
Students of the program will acquire:
1. Quality of humanity and science, and also social responsibility;
2. Systematically basic theory and knowledge of mathematics and physics;
3. Basic theory and experimental skills of chemistry, and well know the frontier, potential application and latest development of chemistry;
4. Mastery of a foreign language and the ability to employ technical resources and literature;
5. Consciousness of innovation and practical ability, and team spirit.
III. Program Highlights
This program aims to nurture professional chemists with solid foundation of chemistry, innovative thinking and practical ability.
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): 159.5
Major-related basic courses and 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 |
19.5 |
Elective |
160/10 |
6.3 |
Discipline-related Courses |
Required |
424/24.75 |
15.5 |
Major-specific Courses |
Major-specific Core Courses |
Required |
920/44.5 |
27.9 |
Major-specific Required Courses |
Required |
216/11.25 |
7 |
Major-specific Electives |
Elective |
384/24 |
15 |
Practicum Credits |
Required |
28w/14 |
8.8 |
Total |
2664+28w/159.5 |
100 |
2. Practicum Credits
Course Title |
Required/Elective |
Weeks/Credits |
Percentage (%) |
Innovation Practice |
Required |
3/1.5 |
10.7 |
Military Training |
Required |
2/1 |
7.1 |
Engineering Practice |
Required |
2/1 |
7.1 |
Labor for Public Benefit |
Required |
1/0.5 |
3.6 |
Scientific Training |
Required |
4/2 |
14.3 |
Undergraduate Thesis |
Required |
16/8 |
57.2 |
Total |
28/14 |
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, Instrumental Analysis, Structure Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry
2. Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Courses
Introduction to Discipline, Frontier in Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry & Experiments, Analytical Chemistry & Experiments, Physical Chemistry & Experiments, Organic Chemistry & Experiments
Innovation Practice, Scientific Training
VIII. Practicum Module (experiments included)
Innovation Practice, Scientific Training, Undergraduate Thesis
