Nov 25, 2024

2020-2021 College Catalog

2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, A.S.

HEGIS: 5619.00
PROGRAM CODE: 01043
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. John Mikalopas

DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL SCIENCES

The Chemistry AS degree is designed to provide students with foundational courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. Courses focus on understanding the principles of chemistry, application of modern laboratory techniques, methods, instrumentation, and data analysis to the solution of chemical problems, environmental constraints and safety issues, importance of ethical responsibilities, and support quantitative reasoning, scientific writing, and research.

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Degree Map:

Degree Map for Chemistry, A.S.

Your Degree Map contains the suggested term-by-term course sequence for your academic path towards graduation.

To ensure successful and timely completion of your degree, it is recommended that you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your unique map.

Please note some courses may only be offered once an academic year.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Chemistry degree program requirements, graduates will:

employ mathematics, science, and computing techniques to support the study and solution of chemistry problems
understand the principles and methods of chemistry and how these are applied to the solution of chemical problems
demonstrate practical skills in modern laboratory techniques, methods, instrumentation, and data analysis
communicate clearly their understandings of chemistry and of their specific activity in the field orally and in writing
understand the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities of chemists
recognize environmental constraints and safety issues in chemistry
exhibit good teamwork skills and serve as effective members of teams
be prepared for a lifetime of continuing education

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course in any discipline is required.

Required Core (4 Courses, 13 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major

ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
MAT 900 - College Algebra 3 Credit(s) or
MAT 1400 - Analytic Geometry and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 3 Credit(s) or
MAT 1500 - Calculus I 3 Credit(s)
Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *
CHM 1100 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 20 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major

One course from each Group A to D (Group E is satisfied by the courses show.)

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course

B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course

C. Creative Expression Designated Course

D. Individual and Society Designated Course

E. Scientific World Designated Course*

CHM 1200 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s)
PHY 1300 - Advanced General Physics I 4 Credit(s)

Major Requirements (7 Courses, 26 to 27 Credits):

Additional Physical Sciences Requirements (3 Courses, 14 Credits)
CHM 3100 - Organic Chemistry I 5 Credit(s)
CHM 3200 - Organic Chemistry II 5 Credit(s)
PHY 1400 - Advanced General Physics II 4 Credit(s)
Additional Mathematics Requirements (2 Courses, 6 Credits)

Select two (2) additional courses beyond the Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (MQR) course from the following:
MAT 1000 - College Trigonometry 3 Credit(s) ^
MAT 1400 - Analytic Geometry and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 3 Credit(s) (Recommended)
MAT 1500 - Calculus I 3 Credit(s) (Recommended)
MAT 1600 - Calculus II 3 Credit(s) (Recommended)
MAT 2100 - Calculus III 3 Credit(s)
MAT 5500 - Differential Equations 3 Credit(s)
MAT 5600 - Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
Additional Science and Mathematics Electives (2 Courses, 6 to 7 Credits)
- Elective Credits in CHM, CS, EGR, EPS, MAT, PHY or SCI

Electives:

0 - 1 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits

Notes:

^ Depending on Math placement, students may be required to select MAT 1000

*This program has a waiver to require particular courses in the Common Core, otherwise more than the minimum credits for the degree may be necessary.

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