| Course Number | Name | Lec | Lab | Credit | Description of Course | Outcomes of Course |
| CTEC 1345 | Chemical Laboratory Safety | 2 | 4 | 3 | Study of the safety problems encountered in the operation of a chemical laboratory. Topics include chemical and safety regulations, chemical hygiene plans, the Lab Standard, and safe laboratory procedures. | The student will exhibit safety awareness; practice selected safe laboratory procedures; and summarize federal, state, and local regulations. |
| CTEC 1113 | Intro to Chemical Technology | 0 | 2 | 1 | Introduction to the educational and professional requirements of the chemical technician. Topics include safety, industrial site visits, chemical literature, and computer applications. | The student will describe chemical laboratory safety rules and practices; and research chemical literature. |
| SCIT 1414 | Applied General Chemistry I | 2 | 8 | 4 | Study of the general concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on industrial applications. | The student will measure physical properties of matter; perform chemical calculations; describe atomic and molecular structure; distinguish periodic relationships of elements; name and write inorganic formulas; write equations for chemical reactions; demonstrate stoichiometric relationships; and demonstrate basic laboratory skills. |
| SCIT 1415 | Applied General Chemistry II | 2 | 8 | 4 | A continuation of Applied General Chemistry I with emphasis on solids, liquids, gases, solutions, energy changes, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium. | The student will describe properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; measure and interpret energy changes, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium; utilize acid/base chemistry and oxidation/reduction reaction concepts; and demonstrate laboratory techniques with industrial applications. |
| SCIT 1194 | Special Topics in Geneal Chemistry | 0 | 4 | 1 | Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. | Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. |
| CTEC 1105 | Chemical Calculations I | 0 | 3 | 1 | Parallels and supports college-level applied general chemistry. Emphasis on solving problems in exercises and lab experiments. | The student will solve problems related to college-level applied general chemistry and demonstrate problem-solving strategies. |
| CTEC 1106 | Chemical Calculations II | 0 | 3 | 1 | Parallels and supports college-level applied general chemistry. Emphasis on solving problems in exercises and lab experiments. | The student will solve problems related to college-level applied general chemistry; and integrate problem-solving strategies. |
| SCIT 2401 | Applied Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 4 | 4 | An overview of the classification, characteristics, and structure of carbon compounds and an introduction to basic organic laboratory techniques. | The student will name compounds and write structural formulas; describe physical properties; write equations for organic reactions; describe selected industrial organic chemical sources, uses, and production; and synthesize, separate, purify, and identify organic compounds. |
| SCIT 2402 | Applied Organic Chemistry II | 3 | 4 | 4 | Continuation of Applied Organic Chemistry I with greater emphasis on reaction mechanisms and synthetic methods. | The student will name compounds and write structural formulas; describe physical properties; write organic reaction equations including multi-step synthesis; describe selected industrial organic chemical sources, uses, and production; describe reaction mechanisms; and synthesize, separate, purify, and identify organic compounds. |
| SCIT 1543 | Applied Analytical Chemistry | 3 | 6 | 5 | Instruction in gravimetric and titrimetric analysis of practical samples by classical and standard methods. | The student will collect and prepare representative samples; perform gravimetric and titrimetric procedures; evaluate analytical data statistically; and prepare appropriate documentation. |
| CTEC 1441 | Applied Instrumental Analysis I | 2 | 8 | 4 | Overview of instrumental chemical analysis. Topics include chromatography, spectroscopy, and/or electroanalytical chemistry. | The student will calibrate, operate, and maintain instruments; prepare and analyze samples; interpret data; and describe the operating principles of chemical instrumentation. |
| CTEC 2431 | Applied Instrumental Analysis II | 2 | 8 | 4 | Study of advanced topics in instrumental analysis. Topics include atomic absorption, inductively coupled plasma, nuclear magnetic resonance, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and infrared spectroscopy. | The student will prepare and analyze samples; calibrate, operate, and maintain instruments; interpret data; describe operating principles of chemical instrumentation; and explain the operating principles and theory of chemical instrumentation. |
| CTEC 2445 | Unit Operations | 2 | 6 | 4 | Instruction in the principles of chemical engineering and process equipment. Emphasis on scale-up from laboratory bench to pilot plant. | The student will describe unit operation concepts; solve elementary chemical mass/energy balance; interpret analytical data; and apply distillation and fluid flow principles. |
| SCIT 1349 | Environmental Chemistry | 1 | 6 | 3 | Instruction in laboratory operations for the analysis of environmental contaminants according to current federal, state, and local standards. | The student will prepare standards; calibrate instruments; collect representative samples; use Environmental Protection Agency and/or other regulatory standards; and use standard operating procedures and statistical process control methods as needed. |
| CTEC 2333 | Comprehensive Studies | 1 | 8 | 3 | Capstone course requiring a special lab research project. | The student will plan, design, and execute a research project or other simulated work experience; write a technical report of results; and prepare and deliver an oral presentation. |
| CTEC 2380 | Co-Op | Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. | As outlined in the learning plan, the student will master the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable technical language of the occupation and the business or industry. | |||
| CTEC 2386 | Intership | An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. | As outlined in the learning plan, the student will master the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry. | |||
| CTEC 1391 | Special Topics | 2 | 4 | 3 | Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. | Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. |