Chemistry Admission Requirements at Norwegian University Of Life Sciences
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009Internationalisation, studies abroad and exhange agreements
The Bachelor\’s programme in chemistry at UMB meets with international standards. Teaching is conducted in Norwegian while the books prescribed for study are in English. It is possible for the students to study for one or two semesters at a university abroad; more than 30 % of the students at UMB do so.It is recommended that the chemistry students take advantage of the possibility of studying abroad for one or two semesters, within the prescribed duration of the programme, on the exchange programmes at UMB or IKBM. There are good opportunities for the students to follow courses at IKBM’s partner universities: University of Burgundy, Dijon, France University of Milan, Italy Agricultural University of Athens, Greece The Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra, Slovakia Agricultural University, Cracow, Poland In addition, more individually designed exchange programmes can be discussed in order to enhance the competence within a field not covered by UMB or any of the partner universities. Normally recommended during 3rd to 6th semester.
Teaching is conducted in Norwegian while most of the books prescribed for study are in English.
Related studies
The programme is related to the Bachelor\’s programmes in biology, in biotechnology and in food science. These programmes contain overlapping courses, and it is recommended to choose courses from these programmes as optional courses.
Learning goals
General theoretical and practical skills within all fields of chemistry (biochemistry, organic, physical, analytical and inorganic chemistry). Communication and cooperation skills through extensive group work and laboratory work. Ability of independent thinking through work on laboratory journals and self-study. The students will learn to discuss ethical issues, and to evaluate the use and misuse of chemical competence.
Teaching and evaluation methods
The theory is presented in lectures, seminars, project assignments or study groups. Group work and project work are organised in several courses. Current social issues including ethical questions tied to the use of chemistry is an integrated part of the programme. Laboratory teaching is also an important part of the programme.The students are evaluated by continuous assessment and by their final examinations. Weight is put on testing understanding and management qualifications.
Programme content
1st year: Introductory courses in biotechnology, mathematics, philosophy, general chemistry and physics. 2nd year: Courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry and statistics. 3rd year: Courses in analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. Students specialise in either biochemistry or environmental chemistry by choosing among certain optional courses.
Spesialisation requirements
The specialisation makes up 80 credits and consists of the compulsory courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry and inorganic chemistry, in addition to the optional course in biochemistry or environmental chemistry.
Evaluation
The Bachelor\’s programme i Chemistry is under constant evaluation. All students are invited to evaluate each course according to content and relevance. Each study programme has its panel of dedicated students and university teachers who continuously assure the quality of the programme content. The study programmes at the Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Sciences were all evaluated by internal and external evaluators in 2007. The evaluators concluded that the Bachelor\’s programme in chemistry at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences is very satisfactory.