Associate in Science - Chemical Technology
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: CHAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 41.0301
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1641030100
The A.S. Chemical Technology degree has the following associated College Credit Certificate (CCC):
This degree program prepares students for employment as laboratory technicians, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to assist chemists and chemical engineers by performing chemical and physical laboratory tests for various purposes such as quality control monitoring of on-going production operations, research and development, and the maintenance of health and safety standards in the laboratory.
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| or CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | |
| Specialization | ||
| Select one specialization from below: | 16 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 18 Technnical Elective credits 1 | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
- 1
Note: Courses in the specializations above can be used as technical electives as long as they are not being used to fulfill the specialization requirement.
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSCC 1427 | Introduction to Biotechnology Methods 2 | 4 |
| BSCC 2910 | Biological Research | 4 |
| CHM 2941 | Chemistry Internship | 1-3 |
| CHMC 2910 | Chemical Research | 4 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics 2 (Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ENC 2210 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| MAC 1114 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| MAC 1147 | Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry | 5 |
| MAC 1233 | Essentials of Calculus | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MAC 2312 | Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MAC 2313 | Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 1033 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| MCBC 2010 | Microbiology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 2025 | Introduction to Principles of Physics | 3 |
| PHYL 2048 | General Physics 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYL 2049 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| STA 2023 | Statistics | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Produce valid written scientific records
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Manipulate data to construct and interpret appropriate graphs.
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Working in a group, explore a scientific topic of interest.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Problem Solving: Students will design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Select and utilize appropriate glassware, chemicals, and laboratory equipment to complete a common laboratory task.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Solve Chemical Kinetics or Equilibrium Problems.
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically & Solve Problems
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, decision-making strategies, and awareness of self-worth, ethics and values.
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility