Chemical Technology - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.15464

A degree in Chemical Technology may transfer or could lead to a position with area employers as a Technologist. As a Chemical Technologist, you will operate many kinds of laboratory instruments, be involved with data collection and analysis, technical report writing, and research projects. This Associate in Applied Science program includes core courses that allow flexibility in choosing a technical focus. Degrees in Water/Wastewater Treatment Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Engineering may also be pursued using most of the credits from this program.

Fall First Year:

CHM 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A , ENG 111C , or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
MTH 122W - College Algebra Credits: 4
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: 15

Winter First Year:

BIO 171 - Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Credits: 4
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 5
CST 155 - Microsoft EXCEL Credits: 3
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

Total Semester Credits: 17

Fall Second Year:

CHM 210 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 210LW - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 172W - Introduction to Organismal Biology and Evolution Credits: 4
ELE – Humanities Elective Credits: 3
COM 112W - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COM 114W can be taken in place of COM 112W

Total Semester Credits: 15

Winter Second Year:

CHM 220 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHM 220LW - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
ELE – Social Science Elective Credits: 3
MTH 208W - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
PHY 111 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 101 or PHY 211 can be taken in place of PHY 111

Total Semester Credits: 15

Total Credits: 62

Notations

PHY 101 , PHY 111 , and PHY 211 may transfer as Physics or Science credit only, depending on the institution.
PHY 101 is not recommended for students who wish to take PHY 112 or PHY 212 . Students wishing to take PHY 112 should enroll in PHY 111 . Students wishing to take PHY 212 should enroll in PHY 211 .
Humanities courses must be completed in at least two different subject areas. Consult the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) page in the current catalog for a list of approved Humanities courses.
You may be eligible for the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Consult the current catalog for requirements.
To have MTA added to your transcript, submit an MTA Request Form online.
Recommended Electives: MTH 121 , MTH 151 , MTH 161 , WET 110 , or WET 112 .