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Campus:
Windsor Campus (T836)
Program Length:
Three years - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:


Deborah Boersma
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4219
email: dboersma@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
Mature students status click here.

PROGRAM GOAL
The Chemical Laboratory Technology program is a mix of both chemical laboratory and chemical process skills. Students acquire practical laboratory techniques as well as applied theoretical principles necessary for a successful career in today's chemical industry.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates work in such areas as quality control, quality assurance, environmental monitoring, applied research and development, product sales and technical support. Typical positions include lab technician/technologist, quality control technologist, quality inspector, chemical engineering technologist, and technical service representative.

DEGREE COMPLETION
  • University of Windsor: graduates with 3.00 cumulative grade point average or better are eligible to receive credit for:
      -up to 17 of the 30 credits required for the 3-year General Science Degree (B.Sc.)
      -up to 17 of the 40 credits required for the 4-year Chemistry Degree (B.Sc.)
  • University of Detroit: graduates with a 2.00 cumulative grade point average or better are eligible to receive credit for 63 of the 126 semester hours required for the 4-year Chemistry Degree (B.Sc.).
  • Wayne State, Lakehead, McMaster, Carleton, Western, Ryerson and Athabasca Universities also grant transfer credits to grads.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:
Standard Tuition 1st year
$2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400-600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
Solid business and industry partnerships provide students the opportunity to participate in R&D projects.
 
Third year placement to conduct a research project.
 
This program gives the graduate unparalleled versatility in the job market.
 
Since chemistry is the central science, this program offers the greates number of pathways to university education.
 



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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
CHM124
3
Laboratory Techniques I
CHM127G
3

Workplace Safety as a Social Issue
CHM151
4
General Chemistry I
CHM161B
2
Intro to Chemistry I (Lab)
PHY130
3
Physics I
MTH128
5
Technical Math I


Semester 2
PHY222
5
Physics II
CHM251
7
General Chemistry II
CHM224
2
Laboratory Techniques II
CHM225
4
Inorganic Chemistry
MTH203
3
Differential Calculus


Semester 3
CHM325
5
Organic Chemistry I
CHM327
6
Analytical Chemistry I
CHM503
3

Chemical Computer
Applications
MTH406
2
Probability & Statistics
MTH340
3
Integral Calculus
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
CHM408
6
Analytical Chemistry II
CHM421G
3
Environmental Legislation
CHM429
3
Physical Chemistry
CHM427
5
Organic Chemistry II
CHM614
4
Industrial Control Systems



Semester 5
CHM527
6
Organic Chemistry III
CHM507
3
Industrial Chemistry
CHM508
6
Analytical Chemistry III
CHM529
3
Physical Chemistry II
CHM619
3
Microbiology
CHM535
1
Seminar Presentations I

Semester 6
CHM605
2
Polymer Chemistry
CHM613
2
Organic Chemistry IV
CHM635
1
Seminar Presentations II
CHM653A
6

Environmental Analytical
Chemistry
CHM620
3
Technical Project
ELEC1030
3
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