Chemical Process Technology - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.15829

The Associate Degree Program in Chemical Process Technology prepares the student for employment as a process operator in the chemical/material processing industry. The operator role includes but is not limited to the following functions: knowledge and upholding of the standards regarding health, safety and the environment; working with the handling, transporting, storage and disposal of chemicals and other materials in compliance with all state and federal regulations; the operation, monitoring, and controlling of process both continuous and batch; interfacing with chemical engineers and technician co-workers involved with these processes; and managing normal maintenance of equipment, calibration of instrumentation, and troubleshooting as needed.

Fall First Year:

CHM 101W - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 5
CPI 120 - Introduction To Process Operations Credits: 2
CPI 125 - Hand Tools Applications for Chemical Processing Credits: 1
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
MIT 118 - Safety Practices and Procedures Credits: 2
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
Any approved 3 or 4 credit Intermediate Algebra course or higher may be taken in place of MTH 119W (except MTH 153 )

Total Semester Credits: 17

Winter First Year:

CHM 106W - Technical Chemistry Credits: 5
COM 112W - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COM 114W can be taken in place of COM 112W
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
ENG 112 , ENG 112A , or ENG 112H can be taken in place of ENG 113
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
Any 1 credit LW and LWA or 2 credit LW can be taken in place of LW 223W
PHY 101 - Applied Physics Credits: 4
PHY 111 or PHY 211 can be taken in place of PHY 101

Total Semester Credits: 17

Fall Second Year:

CPI 210 - Basic Chemical and Unit Operations Credits: 4
CPI 220 - Process Measurement Credits: 3
CPI 230 - Process Control Credits: 3
MTH 208W - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 13

Winter Second Year:

CPI 240W - Process Troubleshooting Credits: 3
CPI 250W - Advanced Chemical Operations Credits: 4
CPI 260W - Process Operations Management Credits: 4
CPI 270 - Advanced Process Operations Lab Credits: 2
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 16

Total Credits: 63

Notations

A “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all CPI courses as well as CHM, MTH, and PHY general education courses.
If your computer experience is limited, CST 133W is also suggested.
Intermediate Algebra and Applied Physics may also be met with an acceptable score on current college assessment instruments. Contact Assessment/Testing office at 989-686-9338 for more details. Credits to meet graduation requirements may then be met by completing additional electives.
Transfer students may be advised to complete CHM 111 , CHM 112 , CHM 210 , and CHM 210LW instead of CHM 101W and CHM 106W .
Transfer students may be advised to complete either PHY 111 or PHY 211 instead of PHY 101 .