| Semester
One |
COMM
1001 Technical Communications/
Computer Applications
Students become familiar with techniques for presenting technical
material in written and oral form. Microsoft Word is used for
assignments. |
MATH
1003 Mathematics 1
Engineering and scientific applications involving the following
areas: the SI system for dealing with exact and approximate
numbers, exponents, solving equations, determinants and linear
equations, curve sketching, graphing and trigonometry. |
BIOS
1000 Cell Biology
Cell Biology is an introductory course focusing on topics of
cell structure and function, the flow of energy in cells, and
the exchange of information in and between cells. Basic biological
laboratory exercises augment theoretical material. |
CHEM
1000 General Chemistry 1
An introductory chemistry course that includes review of elements
and their symbols, nomenclature of inorganic compounds and ions,
chemical calculations, chemical equations, and concentration
of solutions. Lab work supplements the theory. |
CHEM
1001 Organic Chemistry 1
This course is designed as an introduction to organic chemistry.
A special effort is made to illustrate the practical applications
of organic chemistry to everyday life and biological processes. |
| Semester
Two |
MATH
1004 Mathematics 2/Computer Applications
Engineering and scientific applications involving properties
of exponents, logarithms and special graphing techniques. Microsoft
Excel will be used.
Prerequisites: COMM 1001 & MATH 1003 |
BIOS
1001 Introduction to Microbiology
This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological
theory, specifically addressing the fundamentals of microbiology,
bacterial morphology, growth, nutrition and control. The principal
divisions of the field are discussed, and their economic or
medical applications. |
BIOS
1004 Industrial Processes
An introductory course designed to heighten familiarity with
industrial processes via course lectures and field trips.
|
CHEM
1002 Organic Chemistry 2
A continuation of Organic Chemistry 1. Laboratory work supplements
the theory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1001 |
CHEM
1003 General Chemistry 2
This course gives an introduction to chemical kinetics, equilibrium,
acid-base titration, electro and solution chemistry. Relevant
lab work and techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1000
|
| Semester
Three |
MATH
2002 Statistics and Data Analysis
Topics covered: measures of central tendency, measures of variation,
frequency distributions, linear regression and the normal distribution.
Microsoft Excel is used to generate statistical reports and
graphs.
Prerequisite: MATH 1004 |
BIOS
2000 Microbiology
This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological
theory and skills: specifically addressing microscopy, staining
methods, cultivation of microorganisms, control of microbial
growth, enumeration, water sanitary analysis and industrial
application. |
CHEM
2000 Analytical Chemistry 1
An introductory course dealing with the general methods of quantitative
and qualitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work supplements
the theory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1003 |
CHEM
2001 Chemical Instrumentation 1
This course stresses the basic concepts and techniques of chromatography
(thin layer, column, paper, and gas) and spectrophotometry (IR,
UV, visible). In addition, sample preparation is discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1003 |
| Semester
Four |
PLAC
2021 One Week Placement
A one-week placement in the field. |
CHEM
2003 Chemical Engineering
Specific operations and processes are covered such as evaporation,
drying, humidity, and distillation. |
CHEM
2004 Polymer Chemistry
This course introduces basic nomenclature, physical and chemical
properties, classification, types and uses of the more common
plastics. It also covers theoretical aspects of the production
and properties of various polymers. Typical polymer testing
techniques are also discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1002 |
CHEM
2002 Chemical Instrumentation 2
This course deals with a wide range of instrumental parameters
and techniques of analysis and includes advanced gas chromatography,
liquid chromatography, flame photometry, polarimetry, refractometry,
UV, IR and visible spectrophotometry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2001 |
| Semester
Five |
MATH
3000 Statistics and Data Analysis 2
Topics covered: the central limit theorem, discrete probability
distributions, estimation (confidence intervals), hypothesis
testing, chi-square distribution, analysis of variance, control
charts for variables, control charts for attributes. Microsoft
Excel’s Analysis Tools will be used to generate reports
and graphs.
Prerequisite: MATH 2002 |
CHEM
3001 Inorganic Chemistry
This is an introduction to atoms and ions and how they bond
in 3D to form compounds and molecules and coordination complexes:
includes the concepts of orbitals, hybrid orbitals, physical
properties of compounds (including coordination complexes and
their names) as well as the Ligand Field and other related theories. |
CHEM
3002 Organic Chemistry – Chromatography
This course covers the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry
as applied to paper, column, thin layer, gas and liquid chromatography.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2002 |
CHEM
3003 Analytical Chemistry – Instrumentation 1
This course deals with methods of instrumental analysis. Spectrophotometric
theories and techniques are covered.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2005 & CHEM 2002 |
BIOS
3000 Biochemistry
An introduction to the chemistry of carbohydrates and metabolism
of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Laboratory work supplements the theory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1002 |
| Semester
Six |
PLAC
3005 One Month Placement (May)
A one-month placement in the field. |
CHEM
3004 Physical Chemistry
This is an introduction to Chemical Kinetics (first, second
and third order reactions), to Phase Diagrams (Raoult’s
Law, azeotropes and eutectics, two and three component systems),
Electrochemistry (ion migration and conductance), and to the
First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics (enthalpy and entropy)
as well as related thermochemistry and predicting reaction spontaneity
(Gibbs’ Free Energy). |
CHEM
3005 Analytical Chemistry – Instrumentation 2
Topics covered are electromechanical, chromatographic and thermal
methods of analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3003 |
CHEM
3006 Organic Chemistry – Spectroscopy
Covers the theoretical aspects of spectroscopy. Interpretation
of spectroscopy is emphasized. Areas studied are UV, IT, NMR,
and mass spectrometry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3002 |
CHEM
3000 Food Chemistry
This course gives the student a basic knowledge of the chemistry
of foods and food analysis. An oral presentation by the student
on a food ingredient topic is included. The labs emphasize food
analysis methods used by the food industry.
Prerequisite: BIOS 3000 |
CHEM
3007 Radiochemistry
This course covers the basics of radioactive decays and nuclear
chemistry. |
