Diploma (Associate of Science Degree) in Chemical Engineering Technology (CHT)

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Overview

The Diploma (Associate of Science Degree) in Chemical Engineering Technology provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical training in chemical processes, equipment, and problem-solving skills required to work as chemical engineering technicians.

Overview

Program Educational Objectives

The Chemical Engineering Technology Program is designed to prepare students for continued learning and successful careers. Within few years of graduation, our alumni are expected to:

  • Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address and solve technical problems.
  • Effectively communicate, collaborate, and lead in diverse teams.
  • Advance their professional competencies to progress in their careers or pursue further education.
  • Consistently adhere to ethical values and exhibit social awareness in their professional endeavors.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Chemical Engineering Technology Program follows the “Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology – Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission” (ABET – ETAC) accreditation organization in learning outcomes criteria. Graduates of Chemical Engineering Technology must demonstrate:

  • An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
  • An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline
  • An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
  • An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and
  • An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team

Career Opportunities

Students graduating with a Chemical Engineering Technology degree are fit for careers in, petrochemical plants operations, processes design, food processing and quality, environmental safety. Common industries for employment include: manufacturing, food, pharmaceuticals, oil, gas, refineries, petrochemical processing, and oil and gas mining, among others.

Accreditation

The Chemical Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical/Refinery Process Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Degree Requirements
Credit
Credit requirement
65 credit hours
Duration
Duration
2 Years

The Diploma (Associate of Science Degree) in Chemical Engineering Technology requires a minimum total of 65 credit hours and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.00

Minimum Chemical Engineering Technology Core Requirements

35 credit hours

Chemical Engineering Technology Core Requirements (35 credits):
  • (2) ET 131
  • (3) CHT 100
  • (2) CHT 101
  • (3) CHT 102
  • (1) CHT 201
  • (1) CHT 202
  • (4) CHT 203
  • (4) CHT 204
  • (4) CHT 205
  • (1) CHT 210
  • (3) CHT 211
  • (3) CHT 212
  • (1) CHT 213
  • (1) CHT 214
  • (2) CHT 215
    Math and Science Requirements

    16 credit hours

    Quantitative Reasoning (8 credits):
    • (4) MA 165
    • (4) MA 166
    Scientific Ways of Knowing (8 credits):
    • (4) PHYS 218
    • (4) CHM 115
      Liberal Arts Requirements

      14 credit hours

      English Language and Communication Skills (10 credits):
      • (3) ENGL 100
      • (4) ENGL 107
      • (3) COM 114
      General Education Requirement (GEE) (4 credits):

      Students must satisfy the requirements of General Education as per the following conditions:

      1. Courses must be drawn from the Liberal Arts Department and from the General Education areas below (refer to the Liberal Arts Department section in the ACM Course Catalogue).
      2. The General Education areas are defined as follows:
        1. English Language and Communications Skills
        2. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
        3. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
        4. Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing
      3. Courses may also be drawn from math, science, and professional selective courses as offered by ACM and with the Director’s permission.
      4. Courses that are already required under a category other than General Education Elective cannot be considered as a GEE course.
      5. ACM has the right to advise a student on a specific course under the GEE category.
      6. ACM has the right to assign some of the credits in the “General Education Requirement (GEE)” which are to be considered as part of the degree requirements in the form of course(s) available in the course catalogue (other than existing courses in the GEE category) with the Director’s approval. For example, Professional Selective and Internship Courses may be offered at ACM's discretion as mandatory selectives to be considered as part of the degree requirements.
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