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NOTE : All students wishing to enroll in CHEM 111, Inorganic Chemistry I, at Essex Community College will be required to take a chemistry placement test before the semester begins. Based on the placement test scores, students may be advised to enroll in CHEM 104 since a student will not be admitted into CHEM 111 unless a satisfactory grade on the placement test has been earned or a satisfactory grade in CHEM 104 has been earned. Students who score low on the arithimetic section of the placement test are advised to enroll in MATH 013 before attempting CHEM 104. Students wishing to enroll in CHEM 105, College Chemistry I: General, must similarly qualify with an appropriate placement test score or a satisfactory grade in CHEM 104. Discriptions of the chemistry placement tests may be obtained from either the Counseling Center or the Chemistry Department.
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CHEM 100 - Chemistry for Non-Science Majors (3)
Prereqisites: Reading Skill 1; English Skill 1; Math Skill 1
Provides non-science majors with an introduction to the basic concepts
of chemistry which are needed to develop an understanding of topics
such as metabolism, heredity, foods and food additives, drugs,
materials, consumer products, the environment and energy.
CHEM 104 - Introduction to College Chemistry (3)
Prereqisites: Reading Skill 1; English Skill 1; one year of high
school algebra and Math Skill 2; or consent of instructor
Preparation course for CHEM 105, CHEM 172-173 and CHEM 111-112.
Fundamentals of atomic structure and bonding; emphasis on problem
solving and chemical calculations, including stoichiometry and gas
laws; types of chemical reactions; chemical names, formulas and
equations.
CHEM 105 - College Chemistry I: General (4)
Includes laboratory
Prereqisites: Reading Skill 1; English Skill 1; one year of high
school algebra or Math Skill 2; Completion of CHEM 104 with a grade of
"C" or better or high school chemistry and a satisfactory score on the
Chemistry Placement Test
An introduction to principles of inorganic and physical chemistry,
providing the background for organic and biochemical studies relating
to careers in various fields in allied health. Topics include atomic
and molecular structure; chemical calculations; gases, solids, liquids
and solutions; chemical energetics, kinetics and equilibrium;
acid-base and oxidation-reduction processes. THIS COURSE IS MEANT ONLY FOR STUDENTS IN SPECIFIED PROGRAMS AND IS NOT SATISFACTORY FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MAJORS. It is normally followed by CHEM 172 or CHEM
172-173.
CHEM 111 -Inorganic Chemistry I (5)
Includes laboratory
Prereqisites: Reading Skill 1; English Skill 1; MATH 105 or MATH
013, segments A,B,C; Completion of CHEM 104 with a grade of
"C" or better or a satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test
Corequisite: MATH 128
Provides students with the basic background and understanding of
chemistry necessary to pursue other courses required for careers in
chemistry, physics, engineering and certain medical fields. A prior
introduction to chemistry (high school chemistry or CHEM 104) is
assumed. Topics include atomic structure; chemical bonding, chemical
formulas, equations and stoichiometry; acids, bases and salts; kinetic
theory; gases, liquids and solids; intermolecular forces; solutions.
Although many of these topics are covered in CHEM 104, treatment in
CHEM 111 will be in considerably greater detail and quantitative
mathematical aspects will be introduced through numerical problem
solving. Although this course fulfills the science requirement for
graduation, it is recommended only for science and engineering majors
and students in science related programs.
CHEM 112 -Inorganic Chemistry II (5)
Includes laboratory
Prereqisites: CHEM 111 and MATH 128; or consent of Chemistry
department head.
An intensive study of physical properties of solutions, chemical
kinetics and equilibria; Thermodynamics; spectroscopy;
electrochemistry; nuclear structures and reactions; and coordination
chemistry. Laboratory experiments will consist of quantitative
determinations using volumetric, gravimetric and instrumental
techniques and selected preparations.
CHEM 172 - College Chemistry II - Organic & Biochemistry (3) Prereqisites: CHEM 105 or CHEM 111, or consent of instructor. An introduction to organic and biochemistry by studying functional groups and their physical and chemical properties. These are applied to study of composition and properties of biological molecules such as proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamines and hormones. The role of these molecules in biological systems are investigated. There is no laboratory segment to this course. Students requiring a lab should take CHEM 173 either concurrently or later.
CHEM 173 - College Chemistry II - Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites/Corequisite: CHEM 172
Laboratory includes simple techniques of analysis and synthesis of
organics and applies these to biological chemicals.
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I (5)
Includes Laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 112 or consent of instructor
Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, alkyl halides, and
alcohols are discussed concerning structure, preparation, reactions
and mechanisms of reactions. Spectroscopic techniques such as NMR,
UV-VIS, IR are introduced in lecture and lab. Laboratory stresses
organic chemical techniques and their use in isolation,
purification,synthesis and identification of unknowns.
CHEM 212 - Organic Chemistry II (5)
Includes Laboratory
Prerequisites: CHEM 211 or consent of instructor.
Alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of
carboxylic acids, proteins and lipids are discussed concerning
structure, preparation, reactions and mechanisms of reactions.
Spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, UV-VIS, IR are used throughout
the course. The laboratory continues to stress organic chemical
techniques and their uses.
CHEM 223 - Medical Laboratory Techniques IV: Introduction to Clinical
Chemistry (2)
(Offered: Fall, Friday only)
Prerequisites: CHEM 105, CHEM 172, Chem 173, MATH 113, MLT 101,
Hepatitis B vaccination; CHEM 225 must be taken concurrently.
Designed to prepare students for internships (MLT 240, 241) in a
Clinical Chemistry laboratory. Includes chemistry of the human body in
health, physiological changes in disease states, and routine
diagnostic tests done in a clinical chemistry laboratory.
CHEM 225 - Medical Laboratory Techniques V: Diagnostic Tests in
Clinical Chemistry (2)
Five laboratory hours a week.
(Offered: Fall, Friday only)
Prerequisites: CHEM 105, CHEM 172, Chem 173, MATH 113, MLT 101,
Hepatitis B vaccination; CHEM 223 must be taken concurrently.
Designed to prepare students for internships (MLT 240, 241) in
Clinical Chemistry laboratories. Emphasis is on development of
laboratory skills using manual procedures and understanding the basis
for chemical analysis.
CHEM 271, 272, 273 - Internship (1, 2, 3)
Prerequisites: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and written
approval of the Chemistry Department Head and the Science and
Mathematics Division Chairperson.
Internship is based upon the premise that significant learning can
occur outside the classroom. These courses involve the application of
measurable learning objectives and evaluation of non-paid practical
field experience. Credits are awarded on the basis of total hours
worked and the attainment of the student's learning objectives.
CHEM 281, 282, 283 - Cooperative Education (1, 2, 3)
Prerequisites: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and written
approval of the Chemistry Department Head and the Science and
Mathematics Division Chairperson.
Cooperative education is based upon the premise that significant
learning can occur outside the classroom. These courses involve the
application of measurable learning objectives and evaluation of paid practical field experience. Credits are awarded on the basis of total hours worked and the attainment of the student's learning objectives.
CHEM 291, 292, 293 - Independent Study in Chemistry (1, 2, 3)
Prerequisites: Written contract from instructor must be
presented at registration.
Independent study or research in chemistry. Under the direction of one
or more faculty members, a student plans and executes a project of
special study, laboratory or library research, or cooperates in the
development of new teaching techniques. A report is submitted each
semester. One to three credits may be applied towards graduation.
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