COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CTEC - Chemical Laboratory Technology
CTEC 1113. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (1-0-1) 41.0301
Introduction to the educational and professional requirements of the chemical technician. Topics include safety, industrial site visits, chemical literature and computer applications. Assessment Levels: R1, E1, M1.
CTEC 1205. CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS I (1-2-2) 41.0301
Parallels and supports college-level applied general chemistry. Emphasis on solving problems in exercises and lab experiments. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: SCIT 1414. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M3.
CTEC 1206. CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS II (1-2-2) 41.0301
Parallels and supports college-level applied general chemistry. Emphasis on solving problems in exercises and lab experiments. Prerequisites: CTEC 1205, current or previous enrollment in SCIT 1415. Assessment Levels: R2, E1, M3.
CTEC 1441. APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS I (3-4-4) 41.0301
Overview of instrumental chemical analysis. Topics include chromatography, spectroscopy and/or electroanalytical chemistry. Prerequisites: SCIT 1543 or consent of instructor. Assessment Levels: R3, E2, M3.
CTEC 2286. INTERNSHIP - CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (1-8-2) 41.0301
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Prerequisites: CTEC 2431, 2545, SCIT 2402. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
CTEC 2333. COMPREHENSIVE STUDIES ON CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (CAPSTONE) (1-8-3) 41.0301
Course requiring a special lab research project. Prerequisites: CTEC 2431, 2545, SCIT 2402. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
CTEC 2431. APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS II (3-4-4) 41.0301
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. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
CTEC 2545. UNIT OPERATIONS (3-6-5) 41.0301
Instruction in the principles of chemical engineering and process equipment. Emphasis on scale-up from laboratory bench scale to pilot plant. Prerequisites: CHEM 1407, CTEC 1206, SCIT 2401 or equivalent courses. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.