Chemical Technology
Allied Health & Sciences
Degree awarded: Associate in Applied Science
Program Narrative
If you have an interest in science, problem solving, chemistry or laboratory work, you may be well suited for a career in chemical technology. Chemical technicians work in a wide variety of settings, including environmental, government, and forensic laboratories. As a technician, you could also find employment in manufacturing, the cosmetics industry, petroleum and food companies, industrial plants, hospitals and clinics. This field requires studies in chemistry and math, lab skills, and a knowledge of computers. Good oral and written communication skills are also important.
Northampton has developed a comprehensive program that combines classroom instruction and laboratory practice to provide you with a range of foundation knowledge. After successfully completing the two-year program, you will hold an associate in applied science degree and be well prepared to enter today's work force as a technician. You will also be steps ahead of others who are also entering the field. Many employers prefer technicians with two-year degrees because they know that college-trained technicians are productive much sooner than untrained entry-level employees.
Program Features
The NCC Chemical Technology degree can be completed in the day or evening, on a full-time or part-time basis. Northampton's professionals in the Placement Office, as well as instructors within the Chemical Technology program, can assist you in finding employment in your area of interest.
Students in the program have the option of acquiring additional skills by attending a capstone semester emphasizing nanotechnology at Penn State. This optional fifth semester of study and will provide students with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment found in industries that apply nanotechnology. Students who are interested in pursuing this training should work closely with their advisor to ensure that they choose those electives that will best prepare them for the capstone semester.
Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of chemical principles and concepts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of laboratory apparatus and instruments used in chemistry.
- Describe the purpose and use of specific apparatus and instruments pertinent to chemical technology.
- Demonstrate competence in sampling and handling of chemicals.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| First Semester | ||
| CHEM 120 | General Chemistry I |
4
|
| CHEM 121 | Lab Safety Procedures |
2
|
| CMTH 102 | Speech Communication |
3
|
| ENGL 101C | English I |
3
|
| ---------- | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Second Semester | ||
| CISC 101 | Introduction to Computers |
3
|
| CHEM 220 | General Chemistry II |
4
|
| ENGL 151 | English II |
3
|
| MATH 140 | College Algebra |
3
|
| PHYS 101 | Physics I |
4
|
|
17
|
||
| Third Semester | ||
| CHEM 201G | Organic Chemistry I |
4
|
| CHEM 228 | Chemical Methods and Instrumentation |
3
|
| PHYS 151 | Physics II |
4
|
| ---------- | General Education Elective |
3
|
|
14
|
||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHEM 251 | Organic Chemistry II |
4
|
| CHEM 225 | Quantitative Analysis |
4
|
| ---------- | General Education Elective |
3
|
| ---------- | Elective |
3
|
|
14
|
||
| Total Credits: |
60
|
- For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved courses in each of the following categories: Arts & Humanities (AH); Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT) and Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
- One course should be designated as Diversity (D).
- CHEM 201G satisfies the program-related Writing Intensive (WI) requirement. In addition, one General Education Elective must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.
Semester at the Nanofabrication Facility at Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus
| NANF 211 | Materials, Safety and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication |
3
|
| NANF 212 | Basic Nanofabrication Processes |
3
|
| NANF 213 | Thin Films in Nanofabrication |
3
|
| NANF 214 | Lithography for Nanofabrication |
3
|
| NANF 215 | Materials Modification in Nanofabrication |
3
|
| NANF 216 | Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabricated Structures |
3
|
|
18
|
Career Potential: Industrial Technician, Environment Laboratory Technician, Forensic Laboratory Technician, Allied Health Laboratory Technician
NCC students have transferred to: Cedar Crest College DeSales University, East Stroudsburg University, Memphis University, Ohio State University