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Chemistry Course Descriptions

Option to Liberal Arts and Sciences, (AS.CHE)

Chemistry is an emphasis of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program and prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate programs leading to careers in fields such as industrial chemist, pharmaceutical chemist, medicine, pharmacy, and environmental technology. Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Transfer to a four-year program in chemistry, biotechnology or chemical engineering
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the analysis of data, experimental procedures and outcomes
  • Demonstrate good laboratory skills

Chemical graduates transfer to Rutgers University - New Brunswick and Camden, The College of New Jersey, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Rider University.

General Education Courses Credits
Written Communications 6
Arts and Humanities 6
Social Science 6
Mathematics (MTH 118 required) 4
Natural Science (PHY 210/211 and 212/213 required) 8
Computer Science (CSE 135 recommended) 3
Total 33
   
Program Courses Credits
CHE 115 General Chemistry I 3
CHE 116 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHE 117 General Chemistry II 3
CHE 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE 240 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE 243 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
MTH 119 Calculus II and Analytic Geometry 4
Total 20
   
Electives (CHE 201, CHE 228, and MTH 220 recommended) 11
Total Required for Degree 64

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