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
College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.
EN101 English 1: Composition 3 cr
English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.
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. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry; and an appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1, or MA125 College Algebra and Trigonometry.
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 is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be 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
SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.
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 seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages
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 is the non-calculus physics course for technology, business administration, computer science and liberal arts and sciences students. It covers the following topics: mechanics, wave motion and heat. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This is a continuation of 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 the following topics: translational motion, particle dynamics, work and energy, momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics, wave motion and acoustics. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. Final grade will typically be based on three one hour exams, quizzes, laboratory reports and a departmental final exam. Prerequisites: MA151 Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This is a standard calculus-based physics course in heat, electricity and magnetism for mathematics, physics and engineering students. It covers the following topics: temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulomb's Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance, Ohm's Law, DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance and electromagnetic oscillations. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. Final grade will be based upon a minimum of three one-hour exams, laboratory reports, and a departmental final exam. Prerequisites: MA152 Analytical Geometry & Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This is a standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern physics for physics engineering students. It covers the following topics: electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics, wave mechanics, solid state physics and nuclear physics. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. The final grade will be based on three one hour exams, a departmental final exam and lab reports. Prerequisites: MA253 Analytical Geometry and 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. Students utilize a variety of hardware and software that is currently used in the scientific community. Prerequisite: one year 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 is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be 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
SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.
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 seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages
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, structured 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 is the non-calculus physics course for technology, business administration, computer science and liberal arts and sciences students. It covers the following topics: mechanics, wave motion and heat. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This is a continuation of 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 the following topics: translational motion, particle dynamics, work and energy, momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics, wave motion and acoustics. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. Final grade will typically be based on three one hour exams, quizzes, laboratory reports and a departmental final exam. Prerequisites: MA151 Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This is a standard calculus-based physics course in heat, electricity and magnetism for mathematics, physics and engineering students. It covers the following topics: temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulomb's Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance, Ohm's Law, DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance and electromagnetic oscillations. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. Final grade will be based upon a minimum of three one-hour exams, laboratory reports, and a departmental final exam. Prerequisites: MA152 Analytical Geometry & Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This is a standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern physics for physics engineering students. It covers the following topics: electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics, wave mechanics, solid state physics and nuclear physics. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. The final grade will be based on three one hour exams, a departmental final exam and lab reports. Prerequisites: MA253 Analytical Geometry and 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. Students utilize a variety of hardware and software that is currently used in the scientific community. Prerequisite: one year 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 is the non-calculus physics course for technology, business administration, computer science and liberal arts and sciences students. It covers the following topics: mechanics, wave motion and heat. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.
PH152 General Physics 2 4 cr
This is a continuation of 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 the following topics: translational motion, particle dynamics, work and energy, momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics, wave motion and acoustics. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. Final grade will typically be based on three one hour exams, quizzes, laboratory reports and a departmental final exam. Prerequisites: MA151 Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1.
PH262 Engineering Physics 2 4.5 cr
This is a standard calculus-based physics course in heat, electricity and magnetism for mathematics, physics and engineering students. It covers the following topics: temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulomb's Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance, Ohm's Law, DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance and electromagnetic oscillations. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. Final grade will be based upon a minimum of three one-hour exams, laboratory reports, and a departmental final exam. Prerequisites: MA152 Analytical Geometry & Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
PH263 Engineering Physics 3 4.5 cr
This is a standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern physics for physics engineering students. It covers the following topics: electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics, wave mechanics, solid state physics and nuclear physics. Analysis of experiments and other assignments requires the use of computers. The final grade will be based on three one hour exams, a departmental final exam and lab reports. Prerequisites: MA253 Analytical Geometry and 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. Students utilize a variety of hardware and software that is currently used in the scientific community. Prerequisite: one year 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.
