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Summer Semester 2021 Catalog

Chemical Engineering Technology, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Length of Program: Three Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 21

Program Description: A student in the Chemical Engineering Technology program will develop a basic foundation in chemical techniques, mathematics, liberal arts, and use of computers. Courses in chemistry, analytical chemistry, and quantitative analysis will provide techniques and knowledge for success in a career as a technician. Protocols, safety, and quality control will be emphasized throughout the program. Graduates could be employed in a number of fields including governmental organizations, research labs, environmental labs, quality control, and chemical production. Employment of science (chemical) technicians is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations, although employment change will vary by specialty.

Employment Opportunities: Chemical technicians find a wide variety of employment opportunities in government laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing facilities, quality control laboratories, and environmental and research laboratories. The actual job duties are varied and include operating facilities, equipment, and instruments; analyzing plant materials to ensure
quality and safety; synthesis and purification of chemicals including pharmaceuticals, and performing assigned experiments in a research setting.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 21 credits

MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

CHEM 1211CHEMISTRY I

3

CHEM 1211LCHEMISTRY I LAB

1

CHEM 1212CHEMISTRY II

3

CHEM 1212LCHEMISTRY II LAB

1

CHET 1200CHEMICAL METHODS AND FUNCTIONS

4

CHET 1300CHEMICAL LITERATURE AND PORTFOLIO

2

CHET 2220NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY

4

 

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program, Spring Start

PROGRAM NAME: Chemical Engineering Technology

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Spring Semester

MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

CHEM 1211CHEMISTRY I

3

CHEM 1211LCHEMISTRY I LAB

1

CHET 1200CHEMICAL METHODS AND FUNCTIONS

4

 

Year 1 Summer Semester

CHEM 1212CHEMISTRY II

3

CHEM 1212LCHEMISTRY II LAB

1

 

Year 1 Fall Semester

CHET 1300CHEMICAL LITERATURE AND PORTFOLIO

2

CHET 2220NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY

4