Liberal Arts & Sciences: Chemistry AS
64 Total CreditsThis degree is designed for students seeking a career in chemistry and is primarily a transfer program. MVCC has transfer agreements with RPI and both SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh.
Goals & Outcomes
To prepare students to successfully transfer to a four-year institution in the chemistry discipline.
- Graduates transfer to BS or BA chemistry programs with junior status.
- Graduates successfully complete the four-year degree program.
- Graduates report being satisfied with the preparation they received in the program.
To prepare students with scientific documentation skills necessary for Chemical Technology.
- Students can maintain lab records, traditionally and electronically.
- Students can apply a quantitative and scientific approach to problem solving.
- Students demonstrate techniques for the creation, retrieval, and graphic analysis of scientific databases.
To provide the student with the necessary communication, mathematical, and electronic background.
- Students will demonstrate communication skills effectively through written exams.
- Students will communicate results of scientific inquiry through written lab reports.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use information technology for testing and documentation.
- Students will use computer software to aid in the collection of data.
- Students will use computer software to aid in the tabulation of data.
- Students will use computer software to aid in the processing of data.
The student will work effectively as part of a group.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to function effectively within a group to complete laboratory assignments.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to respect diverse opinions within the group.
- Students will effectively compromise to develop workable solutions.
To provide the framework for students in the program to develop individual competencies allowing them to work either independently or in a group.
- Students will solve laboratory problems by researching information from appropriate literature.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to follow written protocol.
- Students will independently maintain an accurate log of laboratory data.
- Students will evaluate and process the laboratory data.
- Students will display results in a manner appropriate for the particular problem.
- Students will demonstrate satisfactory progress during the lab work at verification points predetermined by the instructor.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to reach an appropriate conclusion.
To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
First Semester16 Credits
ED100 College Seminar 1 cr
This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the students first fifteen hours of study.
EN101 English 1: Composition 3 cr
This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.
MA150 Precalculus 4 cr
This course prepares students for calculus through a study of the properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include an introduction to mathematical argument and conic sections. Emphasis is placed on the function concept and the appropriate use of the language of mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA125 College Algebra & Trigonometry.
CH141 General Chemistry 1 4.5 cr
This course introduces to the field of chemistry for science and engineering students. Topics include dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, periodicity, atomic structure and bonding, the states of matter, solutions, and acid and base concepts. The laboratory exercises exemplify chemical principles and develop individual problem-solving abilities. The laboratory experience includes preparation of the laboratory report and notebook. Prerequisite: Three years of college preparatory mathematics and high school chemistry.
Choose one of the following:
BM101 Survey of Economics 3 cr
This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.
PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
This course introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social, and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences and training.
SO101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
This course gives an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed relate to humanity, its culture and society, and to those forces that contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces that contribute to conflict and social problems. Topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population, and patterns of social organization.
AN101 Biological Anthropology 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
PS101 American National Government 3 cr
This course introduces the discipline of political science through the study of American government. Topics include the concept of the political system, democracy in theory and practice, the historical background and content of the Constitution, Federalism, and the role of the Supreme Court in civil rights. It stresses these aspects of the American political system: public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, political parties, and modern campaigning techniques.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Second Semester18 Credits
EN102 English 2: Ideas & Values in Literature 3 cr
This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.
MA151 Calculus 1 4 cr
This is the first in a sequence of three courses in analytic geometry and calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and indefinite and definite integration. Applications are included. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA150 Precalculus.
CH142 General Chemistry 2 4.5 cr
This course is a continuation of CH141 General Chemistry 1. Topics include chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical and solution equilibrium, descriptive organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of elements. Prerequisite: CH141 General Chemistry 1.
Restricted Elective:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of PH151 General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.
PH261 Engineering Physics 1 4.5 cr
This is the first of three calculus-based Physics courses for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in translational motion, particle dynamics,work and energy,momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics,wave motion, and acoustics. Prerequisites:MA151 Calculus 1.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based Physics course in heat, electricity, and magnetism is for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulombs Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance,Ohms Law,DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance, and electromagnetic oscillations. Prerequisites:MA152 Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern Physics is for physics and engineering students. It covers topics in electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics,wave mechanics, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3; PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
CI121 Microcomputer Techniques for Science 3 cr
This course provides hands-on training and experience involving scientific word processing, computer-based data analysis, graphical analysis techniques, interfacing hardware and software, data management concepts, scientific simulation methods, imaging technology, and presentation software. It uses a variety of hardware and software currently in the scientific community. Prerequisite: Oneyear of college preparatory mathematics.
Choose one of the following:
BM101 Survey of Economics 3 cr
This course introduces economic theory and its relevance to daily life in a market economy. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, choice, economic growth, taxation, and the role of government in the economy. Attention is given to current economic issues and their impact upon everyday life.
PY101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
This course introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social, and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences and training.
SO101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
This course gives an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed relate to humanity, its culture and society, and to those forces that contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces that contribute to conflict and social problems. Topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population, and patterns of social organization.
AN101 Biological Anthropology 3 cr
This course presents the biological and evolutionary history of humans. Basic concepts of evolutionary theory, human genetics, human biological adaptation and diversity, and the hominid fossil record are explored. It includes the behavior and ecology of living non-human primates.
PS101 American National Government 3 cr
This course introduces the discipline of political science through the study of American government. Topics include the concept of the political system, democracy in theory and practice, the historical background and content of the Constitution, Federalism, and the role of the Supreme Court in civil rights. It stresses these aspects of the American political system: public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, political parties, and modern campaigning techniques.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Third Semester16.5 - 19.5 Credits
MA152 Calculus 2 4 cr
This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.
CH247 Organic Chemistry 1 5 cr
This course introduces organic chemistry for science and engineering students. It includes a systematic study of classes of carbon compounds. It stresses reaction mechanisms,methods of synthesis, structure, optical activity, chemical physical properties, and nomenclature. Topics included alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CH141 General Chemistry 1 and CH142 General Chemistry 2.
Two Restricted Electives:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of PH151 General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.
PH261 Engineering Physics 1 4.5 cr
This is the first of three calculus-based Physics courses for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in translational motion, particle dynamics,work and energy,momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics,wave motion, and acoustics. Prerequisites:MA151 Calculus 1.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based Physics course in heat, electricity, and magnetism is for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulombs Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance,Ohms Law,DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance, and electromagnetic oscillations. Prerequisites:MA152 Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern Physics is for physics and engineering students. It covers topics in electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics,wave mechanics, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3; PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
CI121 Microcomputer Techniques for Science 3 cr
This course provides hands-on training and experience involving scientific word processing, computer-based data analysis, graphical analysis techniques, interfacing hardware and software, data management concepts, scientific simulation methods, imaging technology, and presentation software. It uses a variety of hardware and software currently in the scientific community. Prerequisite: Oneyear of college preparatory mathematics.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Fourth Semester16.5 - 19.5 Credits
MA253 Calculus 3 4 cr
This is the third in a sequence of three courses in calculus for students intending to transfer to programs requiring a thorough background in calculus. Topics include polar and space coordinates, multiple integration, partial differentiation, and the algebra and calculus of vectors. Applications are included. Prerequisite: MA152 Calculus 2.
CH248 Organic Chemistry 2 5 cr
This course is a continuation of CH247 Organic Chemistry 1 in developing the topics of: spectroscopy, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives, aldehydes and ketones, carbanions, amines, and phenols. The laboratory exercises introduce multi-step synthesis and the analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CH247 Organic Chemistry 1.
Two Restricted Electives:
PH151 General Physics 1 4 cr
This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This course is a continuation of PH151 General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.
PH261 Engineering Physics 1 4.5 cr
This is the first of three calculus-based Physics courses for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in translational motion, particle dynamics,work and energy,momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics,wave motion, and acoustics. Prerequisites:MA151 Calculus 1.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based Physics course in heat, electricity, and magnetism is for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulombs Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance,Ohms Law,DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance, and electromagnetic oscillations. Prerequisites:MA152 Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern Physics is for physics and engineering students. It covers topics in electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics,wave mechanics, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3; PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
CI121 Microcomputer Techniques for Science 3 cr
This course provides hands-on training and experience involving scientific word processing, computer-based data analysis, graphical analysis techniques, interfacing hardware and software, data management concepts, scientific simulation methods, imaging technology, and presentation software. It uses a variety of hardware and software currently in the scientific community. Prerequisite: Oneyear of college preparatory mathematics.
PE Physical Education .5 cr
A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.
Prerequisite
- High School Math Courses 1,2 and one year of a laboratory science are required.
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics and High School Math 3 is reccomended.
- We will accept you at your current level of readiness and provide opportunities for you to be successful at the college.
