Chemical Process Technology
Overview
Your career in chemical process technology can begin as a medium-level operator, process technician, or manufacturing technician with this certificate designed for those needing a background in process technology and those pursuing a degree in chemical technology. The certificate dovetails with the Chemical Technology Certificate and/or Mechanical Engineering Technology to create an Associate in General Technology degree.
The Chemical Process Technology Certificate is a three-semester (35 credit hour) program that addresses the fundamentals of chemical process technology. The program covers fundamentals of process technology including mechanical and electrical components, plant unit operations, and instrumentation. The demand for chemical and process technicians with basic skills in laboratory technique, quality control, instruments and calibration, general chemistry, spectroscopy, and related skills is significant and will continue to grow.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (11 Credit Hours) |
CHM-110 |
College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| EET-102 |
Introduction to Data Acquisition Introduction to Data Acquisition ID: EET-102 Credit Hours: 1 This course is the study of the basics of acquiring test and measurement data from equipment through the use of specialized computer software and instrumentation hardware, including transducers, analog/digital converters, and data logging. |
• | 1 | ||||
| EET-103 |
Introduction to Electronics Introduction to Electronics ID: EET-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to simple linear circuits, voltage, current, resistance, ohm's law, power, AC versus DC, linear solutions to diode, transistor circuits, ideal operational amplifiers and essential terminology. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (14 Credit Hours) |
CHM-111 |
College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| CHT-224 |
Current Topics in Industrial Chemistry Current Topics in Industrial Chemistry ID: CHT-224 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers topics of current interest to industrial chemists. |
4 | |||||
| CHT-250 |
Methods in Analytical Chemistry I Methods in Analytical Chemistry I ID: CHT-250 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include wet chemistry techniques & standard non-automated laboratory procedures used in engineering and manufacturing environments, including separations, titrations, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH, refractive index, molecular weight & other standard procedures. |
3 | |||||
| CHT-275 |
Chemical Process Technology Chemical Process Technology ID: CHT-275 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include lecture & labs designed to teach systematic methods for the quantitative description of chemical engineering systems including the theory of chemical processing, modeling, simulation, process control,systems control & analytical software common in the industry. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 3 (10 Credit Hours) |
CHT-276 |
Advanced Chemical Process Tech Advanced Chemical Process Tech ID: CHT-276 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include lectures and labs designed to teach in-depth studies of chemical engineering systems with a focus on the operation and function of chemical plant unit operation systems and components. |
3 | ||||
| MET-250 |
Special Topics in Mechanical Technology Special Topics in Mechanical Technology ID: MET-250 Credit Hours: 4 This course provides a survey of mechanical technology. Topics include work, energy, fluids, fluid dynamics, fluid systems, Bernoulli's equation, open vs. closed systems, thermal power, elementary heat transfer, etc. |
• | 4 | ||||
| CHT-230 |
Survey in Engineering Chemistry Survey in Engineering Chemistry ID: CHT-230 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include supplement to general chemistry with emphasis on engineering applications, basic physical chemistry principles,organics and the properties of polymers, chemical nomenclature, chemical thermodynamics and other topics of interest to the chemical technician. |
3 | |||||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,000.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (5 Credit Hours) |
CHM-110 |
College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| EET-102 |
Introduction to Data Acquisition Introduction to Data Acquisition ID: EET-102 Credit Hours: 1 This course is the study of the basics of acquiring test and measurement data from equipment through the use of specialized computer software and instrumentation hardware, including transducers, analog/digital converters, and data logging. |
• | 1 | ||||
| Semester 2 (6 Credit Hours) |
EET-103 |
Introduction to Electronics Introduction to Electronics ID: EET-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to simple linear circuits, voltage, current, resistance, ohm's law, power, AC versus DC, linear solutions to diode, transistor circuits, ideal operational amplifiers and essential terminology. |
• | 3 | |||
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (8 Credit Hours) |
CHM-111 |
College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| CHT-224 |
Current Topics in Industrial Chemistry Current Topics in Industrial Chemistry ID: CHT-224 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers topics of current interest to industrial chemists. |
4 | |||||
| Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours) |
CHT-250 |
Methods in Analytical Chemistry I Methods in Analytical Chemistry I ID: CHT-250 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include wet chemistry techniques & standard non-automated laboratory procedures used in engineering and manufacturing environments, including separations, titrations, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH, refractive index, molecular weight & other standard procedures. |
3 | ||||
| CHT-275 |
Chemical Process Technology Chemical Process Technology ID: CHT-275 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include lecture & labs designed to teach systematic methods for the quantitative description of chemical engineering systems including the theory of chemical processing, modeling, simulation, process control,systems control & analytical software common in the industry. |
3 | |||||
| Semester 5 (10 Credit Hours) |
CHT-276 |
Advanced Chemical Process Tech Advanced Chemical Process Tech ID: CHT-276 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include lectures and labs designed to teach in-depth studies of chemical engineering systems with a focus on the operation and function of chemical plant unit operation systems and components. |
3 | ||||
| MET-250 |
Special Topics in Mechanical Technology Special Topics in Mechanical Technology ID: MET-250 Credit Hours: 4 This course provides a survey of mechanical technology. Topics include work, energy, fluids, fluid dynamics, fluid systems, Bernoulli's equation, open vs. closed systems, thermal power, elementary heat transfer, etc. |
• | 4 | ||||
| CHT-230 |
Survey in Engineering Chemistry Survey in Engineering Chemistry ID: CHT-230 Credit Hours: 3 Topics in this course include supplement to general chemistry with emphasis on engineering applications, basic physical chemistry principles,organics and the properties of polymers, chemical nomenclature, chemical thermodynamics and other topics of interest to the chemical technician. |
3 | |||||
| Total Credit Hours | 35 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,000.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Go straight to the workforce
Graduates of this certificate can immediately enter the workforce, getting jobs as chemical plant operators, chemical process technicians, manufacturing technicians, or chemical technicians.
Associate in Applied Science in General Technology at MTC
Graduates of this certificate can take additional coursework in general education areas as well as specialized coursework in the area of chemical technology to complete an associate degree.