CED 111-144 Cooperative Education Work Experience 1-4 cr.
This is an optional work experience program that supplements regular classroom with supervised on-the-job learning experiences in college approved work situations. Academic credit is earned for work experience if the student’s job is related to either the field of study or the vocational goal. One semester hour may be earned for each 115 hours per semester that a student is employed, provided appropriate learning objectives are identified. A maximum of 4 semester hours can be earned each semester with a maximum of 12 allowable. A student planning to earn work experience credit must have earned or be currently enrolled in one and one-half credit hours of other course work for each credit hour of work experience.
Prerequisite: Completion of 6 credit hours of course work, a minimum grade point average of 2.3.
Chemistry
CHE 107 Chemistry 3 cr.
This is an introductory course that covers the fundamental laws, terms, and mathematics of general chemistry. It includes treatment of nomenclature, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, and gas laws.
Prerequisite:High school algebra I or MTH 075
Co-requisite:CHE 108 3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
CHE 108 Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences that illustrate important theories and concepts in basic chemistry. It stresses standard laboratory techniques, scientific equipment and its proper use, and laboratory safety.
Prerequisite: High school algebra I or MTH 075
Co-requisite:CHE 107 0/2/0 Lab fee charged
CHE 115 General Chemistry I 3 cr.
This course is a systematic study of fundamental principles and concepts including: dimension analysis; atomic structure; periodicity; chemical bonding; thermochemical equations; stoi- chiomentry of chemical reactions; the liquid, solid, and gaseous states; and solution chemistry.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHE 107 and CHE 108 and algebra skills equivalent to MTH 095
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
CHE 116 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences that apply to the topics and concepts covered in General Chemistry I.
Prerequisiteor Co-requisite: CHE 115 0/2/0 FA/SP/SU Lab fee charged
CHE 117 General Chemistry II 3 cr.
This course is a systematic study of thermody- namics, kinetics, equilibrium, ionic equilibria, electrochemistry coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic reactions.
Prerequisite: CHE 115, CHE 116 and MTH 130 3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
CHE 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences that apply to the topics and concepts covered in General Chemistry II.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHE 117 0/2/0 FA/SP/SU Lab fee charged
CHE 201 Quantitative Analysis 4 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences in the techniques of volumetric and gravimetric analysis. It examines the theory of chemical equilibrium, pH, and Redox reactions with an emphasis on problem solving.
Prerequisite: CHE 117, CHE 118 2/4/0 Lab fee charged
CHE 210 Nutrition 3 cr.
This course examines the basic concepts in the science of human nutrition and their relationship to the needs of man.
Prerequisite: CHE 107 or CHE 115 or high school chemistry with a grade of “B” or better or permission
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
CHE 222 Brief Course Organic Chemistry 4 cr.
This course presents the basic nomenclature, structures, reactions, and properties of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, including alcohols, esters, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, and others. It emphasizes the chemistry and properties of natural and synthetic pharmaceuticals and other medically related compounds. The laboratory consists of biochemical experiments.
Prerequisite: CHE 115, CHE 116 3/2/0 Lab fee charged
CHE 228 Chemical Data Acquisition and Processing 2 cr.
This course involves the acquisition and processing of chemical laboratory data using temperature, pH, light, pressure, and voltage sensors to generate data tables and graphs. It presents techniques including data storage, presentation of graphs and tables, and data spreadsheets. It includes thermochemistry, spectrophotometry, ionic equilibria, electro- chemical measurements, gaseous systems, conductance, specific ion measurements and gravimetric analysis.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHE 117, CHE 118 or permission
1/2/0 Lab fee charged
CHE 240 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
This course presents the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. It includes basic techniques of organic compound synthesis; structure, properties, and nomenclature of organic compounds; the addition, substitution, elimination and oxidation-reduction reactions of organic compounds; reaction mechanisms; infrared spectroscopy; and a brief introduction to mass spectometry.
Prerequisite: CHE 117, CHE 118
Co-requisite:CHE 241 3/0/0 FA
CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences that apply to the topics and concepts covered in Organic Chemistry I.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHE 240 0/3/0 FA Lab fee charged
CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I. The topics covered in this course include: structure, properties and nomenclature of organic compounds; the complex synthesis of organic compounds; electrophilic, aromatic, free radical, nucleophilic substitution reactions and their mechanisms; NMR spectroscopy; and an introduction to biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 240, CHE 241
Co-requisite:CHE 243 3/0/0 SP
CHE 243 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
This course provides laboratory experiences that apply to the topics and concepts covered in Organic Chemistry II.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHE 242 0/3/0 SP Lab fee charged
CHE 291 Special Projects in Chemistry 1 cr. CHE 292 Special Projects in Chemistry 2 cr. CHE 293 Special Projects in Chemistry 3 cr.
Students investigate practical or theoretical problems of a chemical nature. Projects include a combination of literature, laboratory, and instrumental experiences in addition to the application of chemical laws and theories. Lab hours depend on the project (usually 2 hours per week per credit).
Prerequisite: CHE 115, CHE 116 and project approval by the instructor
Lab fee charged
Chinese
CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I 3 cr.
This course presents the basics of Mandarin Chinese for those who have no knowledge of the language. It focuses on speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. 3/0/0 FA
CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II 3 cr.
This course is for students with limited knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. It focuses on building upon demonstrated skills in speaking, writing, and reading Mandarin Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHI 101 3/0/0 SP
Cinema
CIN 109 American Cinema 3 cr.
This course examines how business savvy, crea- tivity, and technical skills drive the film industry. Studio executives, directors, cinematographers, and others share their thought and experiences. Clips from over 300 movies demonstrate why movies continue to captivate audiences. 3/0/0
Communications
COM 103 Media Operations 3 cr.
This course prepares students to work in radio and television production. It emphasizes the physical use of and technical requirements needed to operate the range of equipment used to produce radio, television, and video
COM 105 Writing for Mass Media 3 cr.
This course introduces writing for radio and television. It includes the narrative interview, personality sketches, and documentary writing. Students write narratives, speeches, reports, public service announcements, press advisories, and news releases.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 3/0/0
COM 120 Radio Production 3 cr.
This course teaches basic studio operations and editing for broadcast applications. Students produce commercials and public service announcements for radio. A major objective is creating a picture in the mind’s eye with voice, music, sound effects, and other elements. 2/2/0 Course fee charged
COM 202 Television Production I 3 cr.
This course introduces the theory and operation of the modern television studio and control equipment for broadcast and closed circuit systems. It covers types of programming, production fundamentals, script analysis and blocking, lighting, sets, sound, graphics, and optics.
Additional studio hours required 2/2/0 Course fee charged
COM 205 Television Production II 3 cr.
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of producing television programs. It examines the relationship of idea to visual image using exercises in composition and continuity. It requires work with script analysis and blocking, lighting, sets, sound, graphics, optics, and program forms and styles. Each student must conceive and direct a 15-minute videotape.
Additional studio hours required
Prerequisite: COM 202 2/2/0 Course fee charged
COM 268 Special Projects Internship 1, 2, or 3 cr.
This course is for students who are employed as interns in an educational, corporate, business, or governmental agency. Students must apply for Burlington County College approval before registering for this course. The student must sign the learning agreement, receive three evaluations from the employer or designee, and work with a Burlington County College faculty member. All assignments, evaluations, and the required Capstone Project must be submitted before a grade is assigned.
Prerequisite: Specialized application form must be approved by the respective Dean in addition to a letter from the employer verifying the internship.
Course fee charged
COM 294 Special Projects in Communication Arts I 3 cr.
Students conduct advanced study in a selected area of Communication Arts. Each student’s project must include a statement of objectives, literature research, project plan, and completed media production project.
Prerequisite: COM 120 or COM 202 0/6/0 Course fee charged
COM 295 Special Projects in Communication Arts II 3 cr.
Students conduct continued, advanced study in a selected area of Communication Arts. Each student’s project must include a statement of objectives, literature research, project plan, and completed media production project.
Prerequisite: COM 294 0/6/0 Course fee charged