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Fall Semester 2023 Catalog

Chemical Analysis Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 23

Program Description: A student in this 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

Select 8 credits from the following:

BIOC 2310BIOCHEMISTRY

3

AND

BIOC 2310LBIOCHEMISTRY LAB

1

 

CHEM 2212ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

3

AND

CHEM 2212LORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB

1

 

CHET 2120ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I

4

CHET 2210ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II

4

Occupational Courses, 23 credits

MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

CHEM 1211CHEMISTRY I

3

CHEM 1211LCHEMISTRY I LAB

1

CHEM 1212CHEMISTRY II

3

CHEM 1212LCHEMISTRY II LAB

1

CHEM 2211ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

3

CHEM 2211LORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB

1

 

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 Analysis Technician

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

 

Year 1 Summer Semester

CHEM 1212CHEMISTRY II

3

CHEM 1212LCHEMISTRY II LAB

1

 

Year 1 Fall Semester

CHEM 2211ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

3

CHEM 2211LORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB

1

 

CHET 2120ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I

4

CHET 2210ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II

4

 

CHEM 2212ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

3

AND

CHEM 2212LORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB

1

 

BIOC 2310BIOCHEMISTRY

3

AND

BIOC 2310LBIOCHEMISTRY LAB

1