Chemistry
CHE 107 - Introduction to Chemistry
Prerequisites: Completion of all ENG, RDG and MAT remediation requirements.
Description: Introduction to Chemistry, CHE 107, is a one-semester laboratory course in basic chemistry. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of physics and mathematics that are required to understand chemistry. The course then follows a semi-traditional introduction to chemistry: relative atomic/molecular weights, the mole concept, solution chemistry, stoichiometry, and gas laws. This course satisfies the prerequisite requirements for CHE 151. Note: Before the Fall of 2017 this course was entitled "General Chemistry" (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 108 - Consumer Chemistry
Prerequisites: Completion of all ENG, RDG and MAT remediation requirements.
Description: A non-mathematical course in chemistry for non-science students. The course explores the science of chemistry as it relates to modern society. Chemical principles are taught on a "need to know basis" as they are required to explore scientific issues that impact modern society. It satisfies the laboratory requirement for liberal arts. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 109 - Contemporary Topics in Chemistry
Prerequisites: Completion of all ENG, RDG and MAT remediation requirements.
Description: This is a three-credit non-laboratory course in chemistry. Topics covered include forensic science, development of pharmaceuticals, actions of drugs in the body, toxicity of chemicals, and green chemistry. This course satisfies the liberal arts requirements for a non-laboratory science course in chemistry. (3 lecture hours) SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-NSCI Offered: Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 110 - Introduction to Chemical Technology
Description: The purpose of this orientation course is to provide students an overall view on the chemical industry primarily for employment as a chemical technician. The course will help students gain an insight in the chemical field and basic laboratory skills. The topics covered include collecting and preparing data, interpretation of graphs, study skills, writing reports, literature search and presentation. It may also involve field trips to neighboring industries. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-NSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 131 - College Chemistry I
Prerequisites: Completion of all ENG, RDG and MAT remediation requirements.
Description: College Chemistry I is the first course of a two-course sequence. The course covers fundamental principles of modern chemistry including problem-solving techniques. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, properties of gases, liquids and solids, and solutions. One year of high school chemistry and a working knowledge of elementary mathematics including algebra is recommended. Note: This course is not the designated SUNY Seamless Transfer Path Course. Before the Fall of 2017 this course was entitled "General Chemistry I". (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 132 - College Chemistry II
Prerequisites: Completion of College Chemistry I (CHE 131), and all ENG, RDG and MAT remediation requirements.
Description: College Chemistry II is the second course of a two-course sequence. This course covers fundamental principles of modern chemistry including problem-solving techniques. Topics include thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, solubility products, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Note: This course is not the designated SUNY Seamless Transfer Path course. Before the Fall 2017 this course was entitled "General Chemistry II" (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 135 - Chemistry for Applied Sciences
Prerequisites: Completion of all ENG, RDG and MAT remediation requirements.
Description: A one semester laboratory course encompassing basic principles of inorganic, organic and biochemistry with emphasis on their application. Topics include metric/SI systems, energy, basic atomic theory, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, pH, buffers, nomenclature and structure of organic compounds, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and metabolism. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 151 - General Chemistry I
Prerequisites: Completion of all English and Reading developmental courses.
Corequisites: Pre or co-requisite MAT 111 or equivalent.
Description: General Chemistry I is the designated first-semester chemistry course in the SUNY Seamless Transfer Path. This course is recommended for students majoring in science or mathematics or planning for a career as a physician's assistant or medical doctor. This course is a definitive study of chemistry encompassing modern atomic and molecular theory and periodicity. An in-depth study of physical and chemical behavior of matter, including stoichiometry, gas laws, and solutions. The laboratory work reinforces concepts presented in lecture through the application of the scientific method. Emphasis in the laboratory is placed upon accuracy and precision in the development of qualitative and quantitative techniques. This course is designed for students that have taken high school chemistry. If you have not taken high school chemistry, it is advised that you take CHE 107 before taking this course. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 152 - General Chemistry II
Prerequisites: CHE 151.
Description: General Chemistry II is the designated second-semester chemistry course in the SUNY Seamless Transfer Path. This course is recommended for students majoring in science or mathematics, or planning for a career as a physician's assistant or medical doctor. Topics covered in this course include study of oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, electrochemical cells, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. The laboratory emphasizes descriptive chemistry via qualitative analysis, and classical methods of gravimetric, volumetric, and basic instrumental analysis. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 155 - Chemical Calculations and Computer Interfaces
Prerequisites: CHE151
Description: Concurrent Requisite: CHE152 This course trains students on how to use the computer as both a scientific instrument, and publication tool in the increasingly important field of cheminformatics. Students will use new and familiar software suites to collect scientific data and analyze It. They will also learn how to format and present chemical structures in vector format. A basic introduction to molecular computational chemistry will be presented for the purposes of geometry optimization and reaction modeling. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-NSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 200 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHE 131 or CHE 151 or permission of Chairperson.
Description: CHE 200 offers a basic introduction to the world of organic chemistry. A functional group approach, emphasizing structure, nomenclature, preparation and reactivity is used. While the approach parallels CHE 201 to an extent, it is significantly less demanding and thus cannot be substituted for the higher level course. Nevertheless, many science and pre-professional students with weak backgrounds in chemistry have found CHE 200 helpful as a refresher course before taking CHE 201 - CHE 202. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisites: Minimum of "C" in CHE 152.
Description: This is the first course of the CHE 201 - CHE 202 sequence. This 1st semester course in organic chemistry covers the nomenclature, physical properties, stereochemistry, structure-reactivity relationships, and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, Laboratory activities include organic synthesis, qualitative analysis and instrumental techniques. (3 lecture, 6 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. Molecular model set required. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 5
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisites: Minimum of "C" in CHE 201.
Description: This is the second course of the CHE 201 - CHE 202 sequence. This 2nd course in organic chemistry covers modern spectroscopic techniques and the characteristic reactions of the major classes of organic compounds. A mechanistic approach is emphasized. Laboratory activities include organic synthesis, qualitative analysis, and instrumental techniques. (3 lecture, 6 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 5
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 251 - Analytical Chemistry I
Prerequisites: CHE 151 and CHE 152 or CHE 131 and CHE 132
Description: This course is the first in a two-semester course in analytical chemistry. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of the chemical analysis. The course discusses analytical methods and techniques in a variety of specific topics: quantitative chemistry in equilibrium applied to acid-base, precipitation, and chelation; electrochemistry; spectroscopy; introductory mass spectrometry; and introductory separation science in chromatography and electrophoresis; etc. Students will be expected to perform chemical analysis; and develop problem-solving and laboratory skills. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 5
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 252 - Analytical Chemistry II - Instrumental Methods
Prerequisites: CHE 251
Description: This course is the second in a two-semester course in analytical chemistry. The course covers the design, operational principles and practical application of modern instrumental methods used in chemical analysis. These methods are used in the separation, identification, and quantification of samples. Using a combination of problem-based learning approaches, case studies and traditional lectures, the student will develop critical thinking skills in the areas of instrument selection, method development and data interpretation. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 5
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 260 - Biochemistry
Prerequisites: CHE 200 or CHE 201 or permission of Chairperson.
Description: For paramedic science students. This course presents classes of biologically interesting compounds and covers their structure, biosynthesis, and metabolism. Physiological buffers are also presented. The laboratory stresses analysis of such classes of compounds. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 295 - Independent Study-Chemistry
Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a. Formerly CHE 699. Students who have completed CHE 699 will not receive credit for CHE 295.
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Allied Health Sciences
CHE 297 - Chemistry Research
Prerequisites: Minimum of "C" in CHE 152 or equivalent.
Description: This course is designed to give a chemistry-based research experience to undergraduate students. It includes developing problem-solving skills, using critical thinking, understanding scientific processes, and developing an interest in the field of science for future career pathways. It involves research experiences through working on a research project, exploring scientific interest in intellectual challenges, and developing confidence in problem solving through addressing complex research problems. The students will be working either individually or in groups. Students would require meeting weekly with their professor to discuss progress and their composite research plan. The students will require doing weekly journal entries through the learning management system (eg. blackboard) that will be confirmed by the principal investigator for the integrity of information. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Allied Health Sciences
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