Chemical Technology - Associate in Applied Science
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CHMT
This program may be completed at the Knight (Warwick) Campus.
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:
- Display a strong “Workplace Ethic” by exhibiting reliability, promptness, and a positive work attitude.
- Work effectively as a member of a team including managing a team by providing direction and motivation and collaborating effectively with other team members.
- 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.
- 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.
- Effectively communicate orally and in written form using appropriate chemical terminology.
- 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.
- 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CHMT 1120 | Chemical Technology I | 6 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra ((or MATH 1200C); meets the general education requirement for the CHMT, DMSD, and XRAY programs only) | 4 |
| MATH 2103 | Applied Precalculus | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Choose ONE of the following: | Students who plan to complete the Biotechnology Certificate program should choose BIOL 1000 | 4 |
| Cell Biology for Technology | ||
| Introductory Biology: Cellular | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Subtotal | 27-28 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| AEES 1010 | Introduction to DC & AC Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| 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^ (Work-Based Learning Course) | 8 |
| INST 1010 | Introduction to Instrumentation Technology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
Recommended Course Sequence
| 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); meets the general education requirement for the CHMT, DMSD, and XRAY programs only) | 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 | |
| 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: | Students who plan to complete the Biotechnology Certificate program should choose BIOL 1000 | 4 |
| Cell Biology for Technology | ||
| Introductory Biology: Cellular | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AEES 1010 | Introduction to DC & AC Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| CHMT 2421 | Chemical Technology V^ (Work-Based Learning Course) | 8 |
| BUSN 1015 | Business Computing Applications | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Transfer
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.