Chemistry - Science Transfer

Catalog 2023-2024

Associate in Science Degree

The Chemistry Transfer program parallels the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at four-year colleges and universities. Students will learn the basics of general chemistry and organic chemistry that will prepare them to meet the challenges of preprofessional courses at the upper division colleges and universities.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to solve basic problems in each of the major areas of chemistry in an efficient and accurate manner.
  • Conceptualize, model, and explain chemical processes qualitatively at the molecular level.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic laboratory methodologies, data analysis & data interpretation to reach appropriate conclusions.
  • Perform laboratory techniques in a safe and accurate manner.
  • Demonstrate mastery of the approach and rationale of the scientific method and be able to apply these principles to solve problems.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially to transmit chemical information in a clear and concise manner both independently and collaboratively.

Recommended Course Sequence

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

Semester I

ENG-121

English Composition I
3

CHM-121

General Chemistry I - Lecture
3

CHM-125

General Chemistry I - Lab
1

MAT-131

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4

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GE Humanities Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

Semester II

ENG-122

English Composition II
3

CHM-122

General Chemistry II - Lecture
3

CHM-126

General Chemistry II - Lab
1

MAT-132

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4

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GE Social Science Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

Semester III

CHM-221

Organic Chemistry I - Lecture
3

CHM-227

Organic Chemistry I - Lab
1

PHY-123

General Physics I - Lecture
3

PHY-125

General Physics I - Lab
1

CSC-106

Intermediate PC Applications with Programming
3

If CSC-106 is required, then students must take 2 credits of PED.  If exempt from CSC-106, then an additional Technical Elective and 1 credit of PED is required.

OR

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Technical Elective
4

Electives: CHM-202, CHM-230, CHM-240, MAT-233, BIO-123 and BIO-124.

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Technical Elective
4

Electives: CHM-202, CHM-230, CHM-240, MAT-233, BIO-123 and BIO-124.

Semester IV

CHM-222

Organic Chemistry II - Lecture
3

CHM-228

Organic Chemistry II - Lab
1

PHY-124

General Physics II - Lecture
3

PHY-126

General Physics II - Lab
1

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GE Humanities Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

OR

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GE Social Science Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

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Technical Elective
4

Electives: CHM-202, CHM-230, CHM-240, MAT-233, BIO-123 and BIO-124.

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Physical Education Elective
1 - 2

If CSC-106 is required, then students must take 2 credits of PED.  If exempt from CSC-106, then an additional Technical Elective and 1 credit of PED is required.

Program Note

For students planning on degree programs in Pharmacy or Pre-Professional (medical, dental, etc.) - General Biology 1 and 2 (BIO 123 and BIO 124) are highly recommended.

Total Credits 60

Contact Information
Natural Sciences

Contact Name: Michael Ansonoff, acting department chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.548.6000 extension 2592 or 2587
Contact Email: naturalsciences@middlesexcc.edu 
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/natural-sciences/


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