Chemistry - AS (0602)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements (33 Credits)
Written & Oral Communication (6)
ENG 101	College Composition I	3
ENG 102	College Composition II	3
Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12)
MTH 121	Calc with Analytic Geom I	4
MTH 122	Calc with Analytic Geom II	4
PHY 101	College Physics I	4
Society & Human Behavior (6)
Select two of the following:		6
ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, POL 104, PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 219, SOC 101, SOC 108, SOC 219
Humanistic Perspective (6)
Select any English Literature course		3
Select one of the following:		3
ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 200, CIN 101, CIN 103, DRA 100, FRN 101, FRN 102, MUS 100, MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 117, PHI 101, REL 105, SPN 101, SPN 102
Historical Perspective (3)
Select any History (HST) course		3
Major Requirements (27 Credits)
CHM 103	General Chemistry I	4
CHM 104	General Chemistry II	4
CHM 203	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHM 204	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHM 299	Research Study in Chemistry	3
MTH 221	Calc with Analytic Geom III	4
PHY 102	College Physics II	4
Total Credits		60

Notes:

1. For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements. 
2. This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics).  Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.  

• No grade of "D" is acceptable in CHM, MTH or PHY courses.

Why major in Chemistry?

Chemistry is essential to fields such as biology, medicine, dentistry, chemical engineering, pharmacology, forensics, and polymer science. Chemists are in high demand and often go on to senior leadership levels in corporations. Curriculum is equivalent to first two years of a baccalaureate Chemistry program.

If I major in Chemistry, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?

The A.S. degree in Chemistry prepares you for transfer to upper-division bachelor’s degree programs. ECC’s agreements with area four-year institutions provide a smooth transfer for further advancement.

Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?

Basic skills testing is required for all majors. Major courses begin once developmental ones are completed. In addition, when at final remediation levels, you can take CHM 100. While this does not count toward graduation in this major, it introduces basic chemical principles and theories that you will be learning in this program.

How long will it take for me to complete this degree?

If remedial courses are not needed and you average 16 credits per semester, program can be completed in two years; which can be shortened by taking summer courses.

For further information on the program, contact the Division of Biology, Chemistry & Physics at (973) 877-3430 .

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Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the scientific method and method of scientific conversion;
• Understand fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including the chemical laws of nature, solutions, acids & bases, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermochemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry;
• Demonstrate mastery of fundamental concepts of organic chemistry, including functional groups, reactions, syntheses, and mechanisms;
• Perform chemical experiments in a safe and scientific manner, using proper scientific and laboratory safety procedures.