Chemistry

A.S. DEGREE

Description
The Chemistry A.S. degree program prepares students to transfer and earn a Baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related area, by providing both chemistry and general education courses that parallel the first two years at a four-year institution.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of general inorganic and organic chemistry principles and concepts (such as atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, types of chemical reactions, dynamics, equilibrium, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and IUPAC nomenclature).
2. Use dimensional analysis to perform unit conversions and stoichiometry problems.
3. Analyze chemical reactions based on starting materials, reaction conditions, mechanistic thinking, and retrosynthetic analysis.
4. Perform routine laboratory tasks in the chemistry laboratory using common instrumentation and laboratory materials while adhering to well-established safety protocols.
5. Collect, interpret, evaluate and draw conclusions from scientific data using technology as needed.
6. Communicate scientific concepts and data in multiple formats.

Requirements for Program Entrance
MCC level 9 Mathematics placement or MTH 165 with a minimum grade of C AND CHE 145 with a minimum grade of C or Chemistry Regents course grade of 75 or higher (students who did not take the Chemistry Regents course should contact the Department Chair.

Chemistry requirement: Regents Chemistry (exam score >/= 70) OR CHE 145 (grade of C or better).


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 210 Calculus I (grade of C or higher required)
4
CHE 151 General College Chemistry I (grade of C- or higher required)
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
2-3
First Semester Total:
16-17
SECOND SEMESTER
MTH 211 Calculus II (grade of C or higher required)
4
CHE 152 General College Chemistry II (grade of C- or higher required)
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
Second Semester Total:
14
THIRD SEMESTER
CHE 251 Organic Chemistry I (grade of C- or higher required)
5
PHY 161 University Physics I (grade of C or higher required)
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE
3
Third Semester Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER
CHE 252 Organic Chemistry II
5
PHY 261 University Physics II
4
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION that satisfies the SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION CRITICAL THINKING and REASONING (SUNY-CTRN) COMPETENCY
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-61


Revised:5/30/2023