Chemical Laboratory Technology (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Laboratory Technology incorporates the essential course work to prepare students for entry level positions within a science lab. Lab technicians are valuable members of research, development and production teams. A majority of chemical technicians are involved in laboratory work such as product development, chemical and physical testing, and analysis. Technical sales, writing and advertising are other areas of employment open to a skillful chemical technician.

Chemical Laboratory Technology Program Requirements

ATS-100 Introduction to Scientific Research Credits: 1
ATS-101 Scientific Math Credits: 2
ATS-105 Applied Biology Credits: 3
ATS-112 Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
ATS-115 Applied General Chemistry Credits: 5
ATS-120 Applied Organic Chemistry Credits: 5
ATS-200 Chemical Laboratory Technology Internship/Research Credits: 6
ATS-205 Chemical Laboratory Technology Internship/Research Presentation Credits: 1
CLT-100 Introduction to Analytical Laboratory Techniques Credits: 2
CLT-105 Adv Analytical Lab Techniques Credits: 2
CLT-110 Organic Laboratory Techniques Credits: 2
CLT-115 Advanced Organic Laboratory Techniques Credits: 2
CLT-120 Intro To Microbiology Lab Credits: 2
CLT-125 Hazardous Waste Management Credits: 2
CLT-130 Food Science Techniques Credits: 2
CLT-135 Biochemical Laboratory Techniques Credits: 2

General Education Requirements

PHY-105 Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
ENG-150 Technical Writing Credits: 3
MTH-110 or Higher Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .