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Chemistry PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDENTIAL TITLE CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED NOTES Associate of Science Chemistry 64 CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT TITLE NAME Phone E MAIL LOCATION Associate Dean 586.286.2282 AandS.center@macomb.edu Center Campus Associate Dean 586.445.7354 AandS.south@macomb.edu South Campus Program Description: The Chemistry program is designed to provide students with the basic competencies, knowledge, and skills essential to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Chemistry. Career Opportunities: Chemistry Associate of Science: Job titles such as Chemical Technician and Chemical Engineering Technician are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 64 credit hours) SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL TIME ENROLLMENT. MAY ALSO BE COMPLETED BASED ON PART TIME ENROLLMENT. CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 CHEM 1170 Group I Course: ENGL 1180 ENGL 1210 Group III Course General Chemistry 1 Communications 1 Composition 1 Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, POLS, PSYC, SOCY, SOSC CHEM 1050 with grade C or better and MATH 1000 proficiency (demonstrated by math placement score, completing MATH 1000 with grade C or better, being enrolled in higher math, or having higher level math on transcript); or a passing score on the American Chemical Society Placement Test Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better CREDIT HOURS 3.0 3.0 1
CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE SEMESTER 2 PHYS 1180 MATH 1770 CHEM 1180 Group I Course: ENGL 1190 ENGL 1220 Group IV Course SEMESTER 3 CHEM 2260 PHYS 2220 MATH 2000 Group IV Course College Physics 1 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2 MATH 1000 with grade C or better, or higher level math course, or math placement score Grade C or better in MATH 1760, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a CREDIT HOURS General Chemistry 2 CHEM 1170 with grade C or better Communications 2 Composition 2 Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL 2### (CREATIVE WRITING OR LITERATURE ONLY), FREN, GRMN, HUMN, ITAL, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, MUSC, PHIL, & SPAN ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 3.0 3.0 Organic Chemistry 1 CHEM 1180 with grade C or better Analytical Physics 1 Introduction to Linear Algebra Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL 2### (CREATIVE WRITING OR LITERATURE ONLY), FREN, GRMN, HUMN, ITAL, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, MUSC, PHIL, & SPAN PHYS 1180 with grade C or better, or passing score on the Physics Area Placement Test and MATH 1760 with grade C or better Grade C or better in MATH 1760 or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a 5.0 3.0 3.0 Group V Course Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 2.0 3.0 SEMESTER 4 CHEM 2270 CHEM 2280 MATH 2760 Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 2260 with grade C or better 2.0 Organic Chemistry 2 CHEM 2260 with grade C or better Analytic Geometry & Calculus 3 Grade C or better in MATH 1770 or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a PHYS 2230 Group III Course Analytical Physics 2 Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, POLS, PSYC, SOCY, SOSC PHYS 2220 with grade C or better and MATH 1760 with grade C or better 5.0 3.0 NOTES: A minimum of 24 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 67 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Group III V can be taken in any semester. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule. 2
Associate of Science (AS) Degree The Associate of Science Degree is intended to provide a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Science Degree program. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit, which include: A minimum of 24 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 39 semester hours, including required core courses as well as any electives designated in the program (major). Associate of Science degree programs include Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics*, Molecular Biotechnology, Pre Engineering, and Pre Medical Studies Note: Also available for an Associate of Arts degree Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Science (AS) Degree Courses are to be selected from each of the Arts and Sciences groups. Courses offered by other divisions of the College shall not be substituted for the required Arts and Sciences group requirement courses. It is recommended that the composition/communication course in Group I be started within the first fifteen (15) hours of the degree. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Science degree. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. It is important to note that the pre engineering and pre medical programs assume a strong preparation in English composition, mathematics, and science. Arts and Sciences Group Concentrations for Associate of Science Degree Requirements GROUP I. II. III. IV. ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1180, and ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1190 COURSES One course in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Geology, and One course in Mathematics (1460 or above) NOTE: MATH 1410 and MATH 1430 may substitute for MATH 1460 Two courses from any of the following: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, SOSC 1010 Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language (1260 or above), Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature (2000 and above), Music, or Philosophy MINIMUM/RANGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 24 30 SEMESTER HOURS 6 8 Semester Hours 6 8 Semester Hours 6 8 Semester Hours 3 4 Semester Hours V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 2 3 Semester Hours 3
Course Descriptions CHEM 1050 Introduction to General Chemistry 0 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 0070 proficiency (demonstrated by math placement score, completing MATH 0070 with grade C or better, being enrolled in a higher level math, or having higher level math on college transcript) (formerly CHM 105) This course is intended for those students who have never had or need a review of high school chemistry, and for some degree programs (Health and Human Services and other career preparation programs) requiring a course in chemistry basics. Topics introduced include: math and measurement, atomic structure, chemical bonding, naming and formulas, treatment of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and acid base chemistry. The laboratory component complements lecture material while introducing students to a variety of experimental techniques. (7 contact hrs) CHEM 1060 Introduction to Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry 0 credit hours Prerequisite: CHEM 1050 with grade C or better, or equivalent (formerly CHM 106) This course introduces basics of organic and biochemistry and meets the degree requirements for many health science fields. Organic chemistry topics include nomenclature, structure, and reactivity of hydrocarbons and functional groups. Biochemistry topics include structure, reactivity, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acid. The laboratory component complements and reinforces the topics covered in lecture. This course is strongly recommended as preparation for CHEM 2260. (7 contact hrs) CHEM 1170 General Chemistry 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: CHEM 1050 with grade C or better and MATH 1000 proficiency (demonstrated by math placement score, completing MATH 1000 with grade C or better, being enrolled in higher math, or having higher level math on transcript); or a passing score on the American Chemical Society Placement Test (formerly CHM 117) This course, intended for those seeking a degree in science or a pre professional program (e.g. engineering, pre medical, etc.), examines the areas of atomic and molecular structure, chemical periodicity, chemical bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, thermodynamics, solutions, and gas laws. The laboratory component enhances the lecture topics and begins to develop the student s repertoire of laboratory skills. (7 contact hrs) CHEM 1180 General Chemistry 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: CHEM 1170 with grade C or better (formerly CHM 118) A continuation of CHEM 1170 with emphasis on kinetics, chemical equilibrium of gaseous and aqueous environments, acid base interactions, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and coordination compounds. The laboratory component develops more independent skills as students plan and implement a series of qualitative semimicro analyses of ions in addition to demonstrating lecture concepts. (8 contact hrs) CHEM 2260 Organic Chemistry 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: CHEM 1180 with grade C or better (formerly CHM 226) This course is intended for science majors or those in pre professional programs (e.g., pre medical, pre pharmacy, etc.). The structure, nomenclature, preparation, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic compounds are studied, including reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, and bonding theories. Carbocation chemistry is also studied. Functional groups and the principles of organic synthesis are introduced. (4 contact hrs) CHEM 2270 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: CHEM 2260 with grade C or better (formerly CHM 227) This laboratory class introduces students to important organic chemistry techniques used for the purification and characterization of organic compounds (e.g., crystallization, melting point, distillation, chromatography, etc.). Molecular spectroscopy (NMR, IR, etc.) is incorporated with an emphasis on structure determination. A variety of organic syntheses are carried out to give students a hands on experience with the range of reactions discussed in lecture. (7 contact hrs) CHEM 2280 Organic Chemistry 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: CHEM 2260 with grade C or better (formerly CHM 228) This course is a continuation of CHEM 2260. Electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic reactions are explored. The chemistry of the functional groups (alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, acid derivatives, ethers, amines, thiols, etc.) is studied with a continuing emphasis on mechanisms. Organic synthesis is also a major theme of this course, including the role of carbanions. (4 contact hrs) 4
MATH 1430 College Trigonometry 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MATH 1410 or an equivalent college course or an acceptable score on a (formerly MTH 143) No credit after MATH 1450 or MATH 1460. This course presents algebraic and geometric review of the essentials for trigonometry, triangle trigonometry, analytic trigonometry, trigonometric identities, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, vectors, polar coordinates, polar graphs, complex numbers in rectangular and polar form, and DeMoivre s theorem. Calculators are used throughout the course. (3 contact hrs) MATH 1460 Precalculus 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade B or better in MATH 1000,or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a (formerly MATH 1450) No credit after MATH 1430. This course takes an analytical approach to the elementary mathematical functions and includes equations; inequalities; conic sections; relations; function properties and graphs; polynomials; rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; and the theory of equations. Calculators are used throughout the course. (4 contact hrs) MATH 1760 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MATH 1430 or MATH 1460, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a (formerly MTH 176) MATH 1760 is part of the sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes limits; continuity; differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions including trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential base e functions; mean value theorem; applications of the derivative to curve sketching; optimization; related rates; conics; differentials; anti differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions; the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus; application of the definite integral to areas; and numerical integration. (4 contact hrs) MATH 1770 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MATH 1760, or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a (formerly MTH 177) MATH 1770 is part of the sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes volumes of solids of revolution; differentiation and integration of trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, and hyperbolic functions; integration techniques; L Hopital s Rule, indeterminate forms and improper integrals; sequences and series; Taylor series; Maclaurin series; and differentiation and integration of power series. (4 contact hrs) MATH 2000 Introduction to Linear Algebra 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MATH 1760 or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement or prerequisite exam (formerly MTH 200) This course covers systems of linear equations; the algebra of matrices; determinants and their applications; the theory of vector spaces, with emphasis on Euclidean n space; linear transformations and their matrix representations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; similar matrices; symmetric matrices; the spectral theorem, and applications. (3 contact hrs) MATH 2200 Discrete Mathematics 0 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 1410 with grade C or better, or equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a (formerly MTH 220) MATH 2200 is an introduction to logic, circuits, graphs, trees, matrices, algorithms, combinatorics and relations within the context of applications to computer science. (4 contact hrs) MATH 2760 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 3 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MATH 1770 or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a (formerly MTH 276) MATH 2760 is part of a sequence of courses required for most engineering, science, and mathematics majors and includes concepts and procedures from vector algebra, vector calculus, quadric surfaces, calculus of functions of two and three variables, multiple integrals, and line integrals. (4 contact hrs) 5
PHYS 1180 College Physics 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: MATH 1000 with grade C or better, or higher level math course, or math placement score (formerly PHYS 1160) The first of a two semester sequence of algebra based courses designed to present the fundamental principles of physics including mechanics and fluids. The student will also perform integrated experiments dealing with the physics of mechanics and fluids. (6 contact hrs) PHYS 1190 College Physics 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: PHYS 1180 with grade C or better (formerly PHYS 1170) The second of a two semester sequence of algebra based courses designed to present the fundamental principles of physics including thermodynamics, electricity, waves, and optics. The student will also perform integrated experiments dealing with the physics of thermodynamics, electricity, waves, and optics. (6 contact hrs) PHYS 2220 Analytical Physics 1 5.00 credit hours Prerequisite: PHYS 1180 with grade C or better, or passing score on the Physics Area Placement Test and MATH 1760 with grade C or better (formerly PHYS 2190) The first in a two semester sequence of calculus based physics courses for physical science and engineering students covering calculus based mechanics, thermodynamics, vibrations, and wave motion. The student will also perform integrated experiments dealing with the physics of mechanics, thermodynamics, vibrations, and wave motion. (7 contact hrs) PHYS 2230 Analytical Physics 2 5.00 credit hours Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 with grade C or better and MATH 1760 with grade C or better (formerly PHYS 2180) The second in a two semester sequence of calculus based physics courses for physical science and engineering students covering calculus based electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, and physical and geometrical optics. The student will also perform integrated experiments dealing with the physics of electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, and physical and geometrical optics. (7 contact hrs) 6