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 should work with an 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