Curriculum

The demand for chemical/environmental technicians is expected to rise due to an anticipated growth in scientific research and development and production of technical products. Chemical/ environmental technicians are employed in research, testing and quality control of a wide range of products, including petroleum, plastics, pharmaceuticals and semi-conductors.

In this program, students will learn to:

• Analyze various materials using standard procedures and instrumental procedures
• Calculate and report chemical analyses
• Use computerized testing procedures, such as atomic absorption, gas chromatography, infrared and mass spectroscopy

Admissions Requirements:

In addition to admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information," completion of one unit of high school Algebra and Chemistry is recommended.


Associate of Applied Science Degree - 2011				Lec	Lab	Cont	Credit
Semester 1
	CTEC	1205	Chemical Calculations I Parallels and supports college-level applied general chemistry. Emphasis on solving problems in exercises and lab experiments.	1	2	48	2
	EPCT	1211	Introduction to Environmental Science ‡ * An overview of environmental science and current global concerns, and a brief history of environmental ethics, resource use, and conservation. Discussion of fundamental principles of resource economics and environmental health.	1	3	64	2
	HRPO	1311	Human Relations † Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.	3	0	48	3
	SCIT	1414	Applied General Chemistry I † Study of the general concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on industrial applications. Prerequisite: DMTH 0100 or Math placement test equivalent.	2	6	128	4
	Total Hours			7	11	288	11
Semester 2
	CTEC	1206	Chemical Calculations II Parallels and supports college-level applied general chemistry. Emphasis on solving problems in exercises and lab experiments.	1	2	48	2
	EPCT	1344	Environmental Sampling & Analysis ‡ Sampling protocol, procedures, quality control, preservation technology, and field analysis. Emphasis on analysis commonly performed by the field technician. Prerequisite: EPCT 1211.	2	4	96	3
	MATH	1314	College Algebra † Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DMTH 0200 or Math placement test equivalent.	3	0	48	3
	SCIT	1415	Applied General Chemistry II A continuation of Applied General Chemistry I with emphasis on solids, liquids, gases, solutions, energy changes, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium. Prerequisite: SCIT 1414.	2	6	128	4
	Total Hours			8	12	320	12
Semester 3
	ENGL	1301	Composition I † Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in READ 0200 and WRIT 0200 or English placement test equivalent.	3	0	48	3
	SCIT	1543	Applied Analytical Chemistry I ‡ Instruction in gravimetric and titrimetric analysis of practical samples by classical and standard methods. Prerequisite: SCIT 1415.	3	6	144	5
	SCIT	2401	Applied Organic Chemistry I An overview of the classification, characteristics, and structure of carbon compounds and an introduction to basic organic laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: SCIT 1415.	3	4	112	4
			Humanities/Fine Arts Elective †	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			12	10	352	15
Semester 4
	CTEC	1441	Applied Instrumental Analysis I Overview of instrumental chemical analysis. Topics include chromatography, spectroscopy, and/or electroanalytical chemistry.	2	6	128	4
	CTEC	2441	Polymers I Study of the concepts of polymer science. Topics include classification, structure, properties, synthesis, characterization, and industrial applications.	2	6	128	4
	CTEC	2445	Unit Operations Instruction in the principles of chemical engineering and process equipment. Emphasis on scale-up from laboratory bench to pilot plant.	2	6	128	4
	PSYC	2301	General Psychology † Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior. Prerequisites: READ 0200 or English placement test equivalent.	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			9	18	432	15
Semester 5
	CTEC	2250	Unit Operations II A continuation of Unit Operations I. Includes identification, operation and control of plant equipment, general process equipment, process operations, instrumentation, process control, product transfer and storage, preventive maintenance, and utilities.	1	4	80	2
	CTEC	2443	Polymers II Continuation of Polymers I with emphasis on polymeric materials.	2	6	128	4
	EPCT	2335	Advanced Environmental Instrumental Analysis Regulations and standards in the analysis of samples using specific analytical instruments and their procedures. Emphasis on instrument calibrator sample preparation, evaluation, and reporting of analytical results. Prerequisite: CTEC 1441.	1	6	112	3
			Speech Elective †	3	0	48	3
	Total Hours			7	16	368	12
Semester 6
	CTEC	2333	Comprehensive Studies in Chemical Technology ° ‡ ** Course requiring a special laboratory research project.	1	6	112	3
	EPCT	1203	24-Hour Emergency Response Training Minimum certification requirements of a hazardous material emergency response technician, hazardous materials specialist, or on-site incident commander as found in the Code of Federal Regulations: 29CFR-1910.120.	1	3	64	2
	EPCT	1251	Quality Assurance & Quality Control Quality assurance/quality control procedures used to confirm viability and confidence of sample results or procedures. Emphasis on documentation, blank and check sample (spike) preparation, and control tables. Prerequisite: EPCT 2335.	1	4	80	2
	Total Hours			3	13	256	7

Grand Totals				46	80	2016	72

Notes
º This course has been designated as the capstone course † Courses articulated with high schools ‡ Course with external learning experience * EPCT 1211 or ENVR 1401 ** CTEC 1380 or CTEC 1680 (Co-op) may be taken in place of the capstone