Chemical Technology - Associate in Applied Science

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This program was the first in the nation to be 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.

Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of this program, a student will be able to:

  1. Display a strong “Workplace Ethic” by exhibiting reliability, promptness, and a positive work attitude.
  2. Work effectively as a member of a team including managing a team by providing direction and motivation and collaborating effectively with other team members.
  3. Develop problem solving skills that relate to the chemical industries including conducting experiments, analyzing results, using computers and data management systems, performing chemical calculations, and conducting separation techniques and various forms of spectrophotometric, gravimetric, and volumetric analyses.
  4. Maintain a Safe and Clean Lab by adhering to all safety protocols including recognizing hazards, assessing and minimizing risks, and preparing for emergencies in the laboratory including using SDS, personal protective equipment and engineering controls, and understanding emergency response equipment.
  5. Effectively communicate orally and in written form using appropriate chemical terminology.
  6. Conduct literature searches to find research opportunities that utilize novel, small molecules being tested as therapies in the treatment of diseases and which Chemical Technology students could synthesize as a capstone project.
  7. Possess the skills and knowledge needed to work in the chemical field or to continue their education by transferring to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Requirements

General Education Requirements
CHMT 1120 Chemical Technology I MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy 6
ENGL 1010 Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) HUMN; Written Communication; Information Literacy 3
MATH 1200 College Algebra (or MATH 1200C) 2; MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy 4
MATH 2103 Applied Precalculus MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Quantitative Literacy 4
Social Science Elective SSCI 3
Choose ONE of the following: 4
BIOL 1000
 Cell Biology for Technology 1; MSCI; Scientific Reasoning; Social and Professional Responsibilities
BIOL 1002
 Introductory Biology: Cellular MSCI; Non-Written Communication; Scientific Reasoning
Choose ONE of the following: 3-4
Humanities Elective HUMN
Social Science Elective SSCI
Subtotal 27-28
Major Requirements
BUSN 1015 Business Computing Applications 3
CHMT 1220 Chemical Technology II 6
CHMT 2321 Chemical Technology III 5
CHMT 2322 Chemical Technology IV 5
CHMT 2421 Chemical Technology V^ 8
ETEE 1050 Introduction to DC & AC Electrical Circuits 3
INST 1010 Introduction to Instrumentation Technology 3
Subtotal 33
Total Hours 60-61
1

Students who also plan to complete the Biotechnology certificate program should choose Cell Biology for Technology (BIOL 1000).

2

MATH 1200 or MATH 1200C meets the general education mathematics requirement only for the CHMT, DMSD, and XRAY programs.

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Work-based learning course

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1 Hours
CHMT 1120 Chemical Technology I 6
ENGL 1010 Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) 3
MATH 1200 College Algebra (or MATH 1200C) 4
  Hours 13
Semester 2
CHMT 1220 Chemical Technology II 6
INST 1010 Introduction to Instrumentation Technology 3
MATH 2103 Applied Precalculus 4
Choose ONE of the following: 3
Humanities Elective
  
Social Science Elective
  
  Hours 16
Summer Session
CHMT 2321 Chemical Technology III 5
  Hours 5
Year 2
Semester 1
CHMT 2322 Chemical Technology IV 5
Choose ONE of the following: 4
BIOL 1000
 Cell Biology for Technology  
BIOL 1002
 Introductory Biology: Cellular  
Social Science Elective 3
  Hours 12
Semester 2
CHMT 2421 Chemical Technology V^ 8
BUSN 1015 Business Computing Applications 3
ETEE 1050 Introduction to Electromechanical Systems 3
  Hours 14
  Total Hours 60
1

MATH 1200 meets the general education mathematics requirement only for the CHMT, DMSD, and XRAY programs.

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Work-based learning course

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Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website. 

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