CHMT - CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Department of Technical Science & Mathematics (UCT)


CHMT - 1400 CHEMISTRY FOR TECHNICIANS I
[4 hours] A chemistry course for the laboratory technician with a focus on hands-on chemical technology. Topics covered include measurement, atomic-structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, acid-base theory. Corequisite: MATH 1320


CHMT - 1800 CHEMISTRY FOR TECHNICIANS II
[4 hours] A Chemistry course for the laboratory technician with a focus on hands-on chemical technology skills. Topics covered include equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHMT 1400


CHMT - 2010 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
[3 hours] An introduction to Analytical Chemistry for laboratory technicians. Topics include gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental methods of analysis. The course includes sampling and sample preparation, statistics, quality assurance, and computer integration into the laboratory. Prerequisite: CHMT 1800 Corequisite: CHMT 2020


CHMT - 2020 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
[2 hours] A comprehensive laboratory course for laboratory technicians in Analytical Chemistry that covers most of the major skill areas required in a modern commercial analytical chemistry laboratory. Prerequisite: CHMT 1800 Corequisite: CHMT 2010


CHMT - 2120 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR TECHNICIANS
[3 hours] An introduction to organic chemistry for the laboratory technician. Topics covered include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes, aromatics, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ether, thiols, carboxylic acids, amines and amides. Mechanisms and instrumental applications will be introduced. Prerequisite: CHMT 180


CHMT - 2400 WATER CHEMISTRY
[3 hours] Current physical, chemical, and biological methods for the analysis of water and wastewater. Individual operation and mechanics of water treatment units are studied. Prerequisite: CHMT 1400


CHMT - 2800 CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN CO-OP
[1 - 4 hours] A course designed for the Chemical Technology student to apply learned skills in an actual work setting. Permission of instructor.


CHMT - 2940 INTERNSHIP
[1 - 4 hours] An unpaid internship in the Chemical Technologist's area or area of major interest. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor


CHMT - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 4 hours] Individual or small group study of related topic of interest to students in the area of Chemical Technology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Last Updated: 6/27/22