Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-603-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Chemical Technician Degree
DESCRIPTION
Chemical technicians assure the quality of the products made in the manufacturing, chemical and allied industries. This program trains you to perform as an analyst or chemist’s assistant in various industries.
Employment prospects for program graduates are strong, locally and nationally. Most graduates work in labs, in research and development, or in technical assistance.
You can earn the Science Processing Technician technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
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WHY OUR GRADUATES CHOSE MATC
Career Outlook
Related Programs
Associate of Science - Chemical Technology: Pre-Major
The Associate of Science – Chemical Technology: Pre-Major provides the first two years of bachelor’s degree credit courses that will transfer to four-year colleges and universities. MATC’s state-of-the-art labs give students an advantage as they prepare for bachelor’s degree studies and the workforce. Students who plan to transfer should consult with the four-year college/university regarding specific requirements for a major and the credit transfer details
Science Processing Technician
Apply your interests in preparing chemical solutions and using chemical apparatus to the work performed in industrial operations. Through this program, you will gain skills required for working in industrial chemical processing and a pilot plant operations.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEMT-101 | Chemical Laboratory/Process Safety ‡ ^ | 2 |
| CHEMT-103 | Introduction to Chemical Technology ^ | 2 |
| CHEMT-111 | General Chemistry 1 ‡ ^ (or) CHEM-211 Chemistry 1 ‡ |
5 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| CHEMT-105 | Introduction to Instrumental Methods ^ | 3 |
| CHEMT-112 | General Chemistry 2 ‡ ^ (or) CHEM-212 Chemistry 2 ‡ |
5 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| PHYS-139 | Survey of Physics | 3 |
| CHEMT-107 | Industrial Methods of Analysis ‡ | 2 |
| CHEMT-116 | Instrumental Analysis ‡ (or) CHEM-216 Instrumental Analysis ‡ |
5 |
| CHEMT-117 | Organic Chemistry 1 ‡ (or) CHEM-217 Organic Chemistry 1 ‡ |
3 |
| CHEMT-119 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ‡ (or) CHEM-219 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ‡ |
2 |
| ELECTIVES | (Two credits) | 2 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| CHEMT-109 | Chemical Processes ‡ | 3 |
| CHEMT-115 | Quantitative Analysis ‡ (or) CHEM-215 Quantitative Chemical Analysis ‡ |
5 |
| CHEMT-118 | Organic Chemistry 2 ‡ (or) CHEM-218 Organic Chemistry 2 ‡ |
3 |
| ELECTIVES | (Three credits) | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
60 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Science Processing Technician technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2024-2025 Program Flyer
Important Dates
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Program Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of chemical apparatus, equipment and procedures
- Work precisely in solution making
- Communicate and receive precise chemical data and procedures
- Practice laboratory safety procedures
- Use software for instrument operation and data handling
Admission Requirements
One year of high school-level chemistry, and advanced algebra or one semester of MATH-116 College Technical Mathematics 2.
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