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Chemical Technology
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It’s recommended that full-time students take a minimum of 15 credits each semester.
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Chemical Technology
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
Program accredited by the American Chemical Society
The chemical industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. Its need for trained technicians in quality control, analysis, and research and development laboratories is extensive.
The Chemical Technology Program prepares graduates to enter the chemical field in any one of a variety of capacities: chemical research technician, laboratory assistant, chemical production technician, junior chemist or analytical technician. The program is structured to develop a fundamental understanding of general, organic and analytical chemistry, with emphasis on laboratory applications and techniques.
General Education Requirements
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1700 | P | Algebra for Technology | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology — Cellular | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts OR Social Sciences elective |
Take 3 credits from Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Sciences or LIBA 1010 | 3 | |
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| MATH 1710 | P | Trigonometry for Technology | 3 |
| PHYS 1120 OR PHYS 1030 |
Modern Technical Physics I OR General Physics I |
4 | |
| ENGL 1010 | P | Composition I* | 3 |
| ETEK 1100 | Introduction to Electronics | 3 | |
| COMI 1420 | Spreadsheets (5 wks.) | 1 | |
| COMI 1430 | Elementary Data Base Use (5 wks.) |
1 | |
| COMI | Any other COMI course (COMI 1740 recommended) |
1 | |
| BIOL 2480 | P | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Liberal Arts elective or any non-science or math course |
3 | ||
| Total General Education Credits | 36 |
* If placement test indicates, ENGL 1005 also be required and may be used as liberal arts elective.
Major Requirements
P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.
| COURSE NO. | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHMT 1120 | Chemical Technology I | 6 | |
| CHMT 1220 | P | Chemical Technology II | 6 |
| CHMT 2320 | P | Chemical Technology III | 10 |
| CHMT 2420 | P | Chemical Technology IV | 8 |
| Total Major Requirements Credits | 30 |
Total Program Credits..........................................................................................66
Chemical Technology Certificate
Certificate in Chemical Technology is available by taking CHMT 1120, CHMT 1220, CHMT 2320, CHMT 2420; plus ENGL 1050 or ENGL 1010 and either MATH 0500 or MATH 0600 (based on the placement test).
