Associate in Science - Chemical Technology, Engineering Specialization
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
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: CHASEGR
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 41.0301
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1641030100
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.
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Specialization 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 | |
| Engineering Specialization | ||
| Select 16 credits from the following: | 16 | |
| Engineering Concepts and Methodologies | ||
| Engineering Analysis - Statics | ||
| Engineering Analysis - Dynamics | ||
| Introduction to the Engineering Profession | ||
| General Physics 1 | ||
| General Physics 2 | ||
| Technical Electives | 18 | |
| Introduction to Biotechnology Methods 2 | ||
| Biological Research | ||
| Chemistry Internship | ||
| Chemical Research | ||
| Principles of Economics 2 (Microeconomics) | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Introduction to Healthcare | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry | ||
| Essentials of Calculus | ||
| Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Calculus 2 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Microbiology for Health Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Principles of Physics | ||
| General Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Physics 2 Laboratory | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
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Note: Courses in the other specializations can be used as technical electives as long as they are not being used to fulfill the specialization requirement.
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
- Demonstrate basic foundational knowledge of scientific and chemical concepts.
- 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