Cultivation Scheme of Chemistry Program  

1. Talent-cultivation Goal

Chemistry is the science of substances, their properties, structure, and of chemical reactions. The fundamental laws to which these transformations are subject is also a major part of Chemistry.

Areas of employment for a chemist include academic research institutes, chemical enterprises (for the production of plastics, synthetic fibers and fabrics, fertilizers, etc.), educational institutions (schools, technical schools, institutes, universities), medical institutions (hospitals, pharmaceutical industry), central factory laboratories and control stations; food industry enterprises, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, polymer, perfumery and others industries. In addition, chemists are employed in environmental protection agencies, and in numerous start-up companies that require chemical input to the development of their product. Chemistry graduates can also continue studying to make a career in chemistry as scientists.  

2. Basic Requirements for Talents Cultivation

(1) MOE Ideological and Political Theory Course Education

In accordance with the unified requirements of the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), all students are required to complete the designated credits in ideological and political theory courses and achieve a passing assessment standard.

(2) Professional

· Master the basic knowledge, theories and lab skills of chemistry.

· Master the basic content of mathematics, physics, biology and other related disciplines required by the study program.

· Master the basic methods and means of chemistry research or chemistry design, development, inspection, production, etc., and have the initial ability to discover, propose, analyze and solve problems in chemistry and related disciplines.

· Master the essential computer information technology, and have the ability to obtain, process and use the knowledge of chemistry and other related disciplines.

· Cultivate systematic and coherent disciplinary thinking, which can initially form a relatively broad disciplinary vision among the main disciplines of chemistry and even related interdisciplinary disciplines.

·  Have a broad international vision and cross-cultural communication, competition and cooperation capabilities.

·  Cultivate students’ English thinking and logic ability through English-only teaching mode and English textbooks, so that students can have the same language proficiency required for studying in universities in English-speaking countries.

(3) Physical Education

In accordance with the MOE requirements and the Technion to set up physical education, students are required to complete 2 credits of physical education courses during the 4-year study.

Master the general knowledge and basic methods of sports, form good physical exercise and hygiene habits, meet the national standards, and participate in the MOE annual physical health test of college students as required.

(4) Cultivating specification

·  Duration of study: 4 years

·  Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from GTIIT and the Technion respectively

·  Total credits: 144.5 credits (MOE courses not included)

3. Curriculum

GTIIT offers a four-year program in Chemistry. It is designed to provide a strong background in all branches of Chemistry, as well as a solid foundation in the complementary fields of Physics, Mathematics and Biology. The program awards the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry.

The courses studied in the first two semesters provide strong foundations in mathematics, physics and computer science, as well as the basics of chemistry. The next semesters are used to broaden knowledge in the different branches of chemistry - physical and theoretical, organic, inorganic and analytical. In the last two semesters the students may deepen their studies according to their interests. They may choose their lecture curricula from a variety of electives courses given by members of the Chemistry program and may also attend approved courses at other academic programs at GTIIT. The curriculum is also composed of basic and advanced laboratory work and offers participation in short research projects.

In the second stage, GTIIT will also offers a variety of joint programs, based on curricula combining course-work in chemistry with courses in other subjects. Students will also pursue a dual degree program, leading to a joint degree from the Chemistry program and another program, such as Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering or Biotechnology. Other possible combinations include joint programs of Chemistry and Physics.

4. Practical Teaching (Lab and Internship)

The professional teaching labs include Fundamental of Chemistry lab, Organic Chemistry lab, Physical Chemistry lab, Analytical Chemistry lab, Inorganic Chemistry lab, etc. The Chemistry teaching labs also support students from other departments/programs that their curriculum requires chemistry labs.  

Students will also receive necessary practical skills training by participating in research projects, internships, etc.

5. Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the required credits stipulated by the teaching plan within the prescribed years, obtaining no less than the specified 144.5 credits. Additionally, each course must be passed with a minimum grade of 55, and the GPA above 65. Fulfilling the requirement of MOE moral and political theory courses, students may be approved for graduation upon review.

6. Basic Information Resources

The program cultivation scheme, syllabus, teaching requirements, assessment criteria, graduation evaluation standard, as well as other fundamental teaching information, are available in the form of brochures, websites, etc.

7. Textbooks and References

The selection of textbooks that reflect international standards, particularly those in foreign languages, is conducive to the stable implementation of bilingual or fully English-medium instruction.

Technion Graduate Studies

GTIIT Graduate Studies