Chemical Technology - Associate in Applied Science
Stem
CHMT
Knight Campus, Warwick only
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: It is recommended that full-time students take a minimum of 15 credits each semester. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1000 | Cell Biology for Technology 1 | 4 |
| or BIOL 1002 | Introductory Biology: Cellular | |
| BIOL 2480 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra 2 | 3 |
| or MATH 1179 | Applied Technical Mathematics I | |
| MATH 2110 | College Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| or MATH 1181 | Applied Technical Mathematics II | |
| INST 1010 | Introduction to Instrumentation Technology | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 26 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CHMT 1120 | Chemical Technology I | 6 |
| CHMT 1220 | Chemical Technology II | 6 |
| CHMT 2320 | Chemical Technology III 3 | 10 |
| CHMT 2420 | Chemical Technology IV | 8 |
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
Option 1: | ||
| Introduction to Computers | ||
Option 2: | ||
| Introduction to Spreadsheets (5 weeks) | ||
| Introduction to Database Software (5 weeks) | ||
Any other COMI course | ||
| ETEE 1050 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
| 1 | Students who also plan to complete the Biotechnology certificate program should choose Cell Biology for Technology (BIOL 1000). |
| 2 | Students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry should choose College Algebra (MATH 1200) and College Trigonometry (MATH 2110). |
| 3 | This course starts in January and ends in August. |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| CHMT 1120 | Chemical Technology I | 6 |
| BIOL 1000 or BIOL 1002 |
Cell Biology for Technology or Introductory Biology: Cellular |
4 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1200 or MATH 1179 |
College Algebra or Applied Technical Mathematics I |
3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHMT 1220 | Chemical Technology II | 6 |
| MATH 2110 or MATH 1181 |
College Trigonometry or Applied Technical Mathematics II |
3 |
| INST 1010 | Introduction to Instrumentation Technology | 3 |
| Humanities OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHMT 2320 | Chemical Technology III 1 | 10 |
| BIOL 2480 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHMT 2420 | Chemical Technology IV | 8 |
| COMI course(s) | 3 | |
| ETEE 1050 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
| 1 | This course starts in January and ends in August. |
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, you can also visit ritransfers.org with resources on course and program transfer to Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, or visit CCRI's Transfer Articulation page for information on articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout New England.