| Program
Length:
Laboratory Assistant: One-Year Certificate
Technician: Two-Year Diploma
Technologist: Three-Year Diploma
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may be involved in laboratory or production work, research
and development, as well as chemical and instrument sales. Career
opportunities are widespread in government agencies, educational
institutions, and industries which include the petroleum, plastics,
foods, pharmaceuticals, mining, metallurgy, and nuclear fields.
Work in these areas should appeal to students who are practically
inclined (quality control and production) and/or academically inclined
(research and development). With increased environmental testing
for various contaminants, graduates from this program find rewarding
jobs in a variety of areas.
Program Description:
In a developing industrial economy, the science of chemistry has
become increasingly important. There are very few industries that
do not require some degree of chemical testing. Typical functions
of graduates trained in chemistry include qualitative and quantitative
analysis, quality control of raw materials and finished products,
and research and development. Graduates must be able to carry out
experiments, assist in the interpretation and correlation of data,
assess existing analytical methods, develop new techniques, and
supervise or manage lab operations.
The first year provides the student with an understanding of the
basic principles and techniques involved in chemistry, other engineering
fields, and computer applications. Immediately upon the completion
of first year, a student may elect to obtain a Chemical Laboratory
Assistant certificate by doing a placement.
The second year of the program stresses more advanced analytical
techniques involving a wide range of instrumentation. In addition,
practical courses in microbiology, unit operations and industrial
processes, statistical interpretation, and presentation of data,
provide the student with a wide range of employable skills. The
student successfully completing the second year is qualified to
obtain a Chemical Engineering Technician diploma.
The third year provides the student with more advanced analytical
techniques. Greater emphasis is placed on the theoretical aspects.
The broad range of courses form a solid basis for employment or
future education. Upon successful completion of the third year,
the student is qualified to obtain a Chemical Engineering Technology
diploma.
Approximate Costs (2003–2004):
Tuition: $2,358.00 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,040.00
Consummables Fee: $100.00
Admission Requirements:
Required academic preparation -
• OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced,
(C), (U), (U/C) or (O) or
• mature applicant
Recommended academic preparation:
• Grade 12 mathematics, chemistry, and physics at the (C),
(U) or general level.
Note: Applicants who, in addition to the above
requirements, have Ontario Academic Credits (OACs) in English, chemistry,
biology, and one or more of the mathematics courses (algebra preferred),
are considered for admission to Year Two of the program. For further
information on advanced standing, contact the co-ordinator of the
program.
Loyalist/University
Transfer:
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