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Chemical Technology

This major is a job-oriented program that prepares students for career opportunities in the chemical/pharmaceutical industries as research assistants, laboratory technicians, control analysts, production supervisors and quality control analysts. With experience, students may find positions in sales, production, and consumer service. Alternatively, students may choose to earn the Certificate of Achievement, which is offered in the evenings.

What will students learn if they study Chemical Technology?
They learn the basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry and develop practical skills in chemical procedures, chemical analysis and laboratory instrumentation.

Are there any requirements students must satisfy before they start taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College placement test. Students must also have a grade of "C" or better in one year of high school laboratory science.

How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years.

Questions?
Contact Dr. Diane Trainor, department chair, at 731-906-2587.

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree- CHM.AAS

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
Semester I
BIO 119Biology I 4Appropriate score on the College placement test or MAT 013 and one year of high school laboratory science or BIO 010 or CHM 010
You may substitute BIO 123-BIO 124 for BIO 119-BIO 120 if you have completed a high school biology lab course and high school lab chemistry
CHM 117Chemistry I4Appropriate score on the College placement test of MAT 013 and one year of high school laboratory science, CHM010or departmental approval
You may substitute CHM 123-CHM 124 for CHM 117-CHM 118 if you have completed a high school chemistry lab course
ENG 121

English Composition I3A passing score on the writing portion of the College's placement test or a grade of "C" or better iin ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a "C" or better or a score on the reading portion of the College placement test that exempts the students from RDG 009

MAT 107Mathematics I 3Appropriate score on the College placement test, MAT 013, MAT 013A/MAT 013B, or departmental approval
You may substitute MAT123-MAT124 or MAT129-MAT131 for MAT-107-MAT108.
___ ___Physical/Health Ed Elective1-3
Semester II
BIO 120Biology II4BIO 119
CHM 118ChemistryII4CHM 117
ENG122or
ENG 125

English Composition II
English Composition II:Writing About Literature

3
3
A grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College placement test or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a grade of "C" or better in RDG 011
MAT 108Mathematics II3MAT 107
CSC 105Computer Applications and Systems3
Semester III
PHY 101Principles of Physics 4MAT 107 or equivalent
CHM 201
or
CHM 203
Principles of Organic Chemistry (Lecture only)
Principles of Organic Chemistry
3

4
CHM 118 or equivalent
You may substitute CHM 223 for CHM 201 and CHM203 if you have completed CHM 124 or equivalent
SCI 103Safety and FDA Regulations for Lab Technicians1

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General EducationSocial ScienceElective
(GE SS)

CHM 219Classical Volumetric and
Spectrophotometric Analysis
5CHM 118, MAT 014 or equivalent
Semester IV
CHM 220Methods of Chromatographic Separation4CHM 219. CHM 201, CHM 203 or equivalent
ENV 221Hazardous Waste Management3
SCI 104Technical Communication1Co-requisite ENG 121

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General Education Humanities Elective
(GE HUM)

3

___ ___

Technical Elective
Technical Elective Choices (Select one)

3-4

CHM 202 Biochemistry

4
CHM 201

CHM 226 Chemical Technology Cooperative Education

3CHM 201 or CHM 223, CHM 219 and Department approval

ENV 222 Water and Wastewater Analysis

3BIO 118, CHM 118, MAT 013

Total Credits:

65

Chemical Technology Certificate- CHM.CER

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
CHM 117Chemistry I4Appropriate score on the College placement test of MAT 013 and one year of high school laboratory science, CHM 010 or departmental approval
You may substitute CHM 123-CHM 124 for CHM 117-CHM 118 if you have completed a high school chemistry lab course
CHM 118Chemistry II4CHM 117
CHM 203Principles of Organic Chemistry4CHM 118 or equivalent
You may substitute CHM 223 for CHM 201 and CHM 203 if you have completed CHM 124 or equivalent
CHM 219Classical Volumetric and Spectrophotometric Analysis5CHM 118, MAT 014 or equivalent
ENG 121English Composition I3A passing score on the writing portion of the College placement test or a grade of "C" or better iin ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a "C" or better or a score on the reading portion of the College placement test that exempts the students from RDG 009

ENG 122 or
ENG 125
English Composition II3A grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College's placement test or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a grade of "C" or better in RDG 011
MAT 107Mathematics I3Appropriate score on the College placement test, MAT 013, MAT 013A/MAT 013B, or departmental approval
You may substitute MAT123-MAT124 or MAT129-MAT131 for MAT-107-MAT108
MAT 108Mathematics II3MAT 108
CSC 105Computer Applications and Systems3
TOTAL CREDITS32

 
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