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 105W - Technical Chemistry I 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
; ; ; or can be taken in place of
ENV 152 - Emergency Response to Industrial Spills Credits: 1.6
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
Any approved 3 or 4 credit Intermediate Algebra course or higher may be taken in place of (except )

Total Semester Credits: 16.6

Winter First Year:

CHM 106W - Technical Chemistry II Credits: 5
COM 112W - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credits: 3
can be taken in place of
ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
, , or can be taken in place of
LW 223W - Wellness in Technical Trades Credits: 2
Any 1 credit LW and LWA or 2 credit LW can be taken in place of
PHY 101 - Applied Physics Credits: 4
or can be taken in place of

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
ENV 100W - Environmental Regulations Credits: 3
MTH 208W - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

Winter Second Year:

Total Credits: 65.6

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, 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 , , , and instead of and .
Transfer students may be advised to complete either or instead of .