Chemical Engineering Technology

A.A.S. / A.A.S

Program Information

Career Community: Advanced Technologies
Degree Type: A.A.S. / A.A.S
Program Location: Main Campus

What is Chemical Operator Concentration?

EXPECTED HOURS FOR A.A.S. DEGREE: 63

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering Technology is designed for those students interested in working as an operator/technician in a chemical manufacturing facility. Emphasis for the Chemical Operator Concentration is placed on industrial safety and troubleshooting of typical chemicals possess while incorporating real world case studies, teamwork and effective communication skills. The program accomplishes these tasks by combining classroom study with practical hand-on-experience in the labs associated with the coursework.

This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the coursework toward a bachelor’s degree.

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What is Laboratory Technician Concentration?

EXPECTED HOURS FOR A.A.S. DEGREE: 63

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering Technology is designed for those students interested in working as an operator/technician in a chemical manufacturing facility. Emphasis for the Laboratory Technician Concentration is placed on laboratory safety, laboratory techniques and advanced instrumentation. The program accomplishes these tasks by combining classroom study with practical hands-on-experience in the labs associated with the course work.

This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward a bachelor’s degree.

Fact Book

What Are My Options to Pay for This Degree?

Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov. A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid and must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester. For additional resources, check out the current scholarships offered through the Cleveland State Community College Foundation.

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Classes You Might Take

Chemical Operator Concentration

CHEM 1110 – General Chemistry I (4 credits)
GEN 1010 or WKBL 1010 – First Year Seminar or Work-Based Learning Seminar (3 credits)
MATH 1710 – Precalculus Algebra (3 credits)
MECH 1310 – Electrical Components (3 credits)
MECH 1320 – Mechanical Components and Electrical Motors (3 credits)

CHET 1300 – Process Equipment (3 credits)
CHET 1410 – Process Operations I (4 credits)
INFS 1010 – Computer Applications (3 credits)
MECH 1330 – Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits (3 credits)
MECH 1340 – Digital Fundamentals and PLCs (3 credits)

CHET 1320 – Process Control Operations I (3 credits)
ENGL 1010 – English Composition I (3 credits)
ENST 1350 – Industrial Safety (3 credits)
MATH 1530 – Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
MECH 2440 – Process Control Technologies (4 credits)

CHET 2310 – Process Operations II (3 credits)
CHET 2320 – Process Control Instrumentation II (3 credits)
COMM 2025 – Fundamentals of Communication (3 credits)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 credits)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 credits)

Laboratory Technician Concentration

CHEM 1110 – General Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHET 1400 – Industrial Chemistry (4 credits)
ENGL 1010 – English Composition I (3 credits)
GEN 1010 or WKBL 1010 – First Year Seminar or Work-Based Learning Seminar (3 credits)
MATH 1710 – Precalculus Algebra (3 credits)

CHEM 1120 – General Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHET 1300 – Process Equipment (3 credits)
CHET 1410 – Process Operations I (4 credits)
INFS 1010 – Computer Applications (3 credits)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 credits)

CHET 1320 – Process Control Operations I (3 credits)
CHET 2240 – Basic Laboratory Techniques (2 credits)
ENST 1350 – Industrial Safety (3 credits)
MATH 1530 – Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 credits)

CHET 2310 – Process Operations II (3 credits)
CHET 2320 – Process Control Instrumentation II (3 credits)
CHET 2340 – Industrial Analysis (3 credits)
COMM 2025 – Fundamentals of Communication (3 credits)
METC 1330 – Communications in Engineering Technology (3 credits)

Contact Cleveland State about Advanced Technologies

CAREER COMMUNITY CONTACT
Advanced Technologies Email: advanced_technologies@clevelandstatecc.edu

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