| 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. |
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Requirements for the Major |
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| Required courses: |
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- 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
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| Plus Select six (6) units from: |
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- 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
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| TOTAL UNITS 39.0 |
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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. |