University Chemistry ›› 2026, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (6): 315-320.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202503046

• Study and Reform of Chemical Education • Previous Articles    

Exploring the impact of university chemistry course design on competency development for non-chemistry majors

Tieli Zhou1, Jinpeng Hong2, Meng Li2, Weidong Ruan2, Dongxue Han3   

  1. 1 College of Food Science and Engineering, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, Jilin Province, China;
    2 State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin Province, China;
    3 College of Chemistry, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2025-03-10 Accepted:2025-06-10 Published:2026-06-18
  • Contact: Dongxue Han E-mail:dxhan@gzhu.edu.cn

PDF

70

Like

Abstract: This study examines current practices in chemistry course design, pedagogical methods, and laboratory resource allocation in higher education, supported by case studies demonstrating the positive academic and professional outcomes for non-chemistry students. Future developments should focus on discipline-specific customization and interdisciplinary educational models to better align with societal needs and talent development objectives.

Key words: University chemistry, Non-chemistry majors, Curriculum design, Competency development