AS Degree Programs

Chemical Laboratory Technician
This program provides theoretical and technical training to prepare students for employment as entry-level chemical technicians in fields such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, analytical chemistry, water quality, and research and development. The program includes a broad-based overview of workforce options and emphasizes development of analytical skills, instrument proficiency, critical thinking, and trouble-shooting of experimental designs and outcomes.
 

Requirements for the Major

 
Required courses:
 
  • BUSM 10 Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement
  • CHEM 20 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry
  • CHEM 50 General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 51 General Chemistry
  • CHEM 60 Quantitative Chemical Analysis
  • CHEM 75 Instrumental Analysis
  • CHMT 1 Introduction to Chemical Laboratory Technology
  • CHMT 8 Work Experience in Chemical Technology
  • CHMT 9 Work Experience in Chemical Technology
 
Plus Select six (6) units from:
 
  • CHMT 5 Elementary Principles of Chemical Processing
  • MICR 22 Microbiology
  • PHIL 12 Ethics, or
  • PHIL 12H Ethics – Honors
  • SPCH 26 Interpersonal Communication, or
  • SPCH 26H Interpersonal Communication – Honors
 
TOTAL UNITS 39.0
 

This program is intended to prepare students for employment following graduation. Students wishing a Bachelor’s Degree (transfer program) should consult with faculty advisor or counselor to discuss transferability
of courses.