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Chemical Technology Certificate and AS Degree with an Emphasis in Environmental and Industrial Laboratory Testing

The Chemical Laboratory Technician (CLT) occupation is becoming the fastest growing occupational category in the U.S. The chemical technician generally performs laboratory work in a wide variety of biological and physical science settings such as waste water treatment plants, drinking water industry, air pollution testing, quality or grading studies of various materials such as paints, metals, various forms of “dirty” fuels, “green” fuel alternatives, construction materials, and quality control of industrial chemicals. Training is provided in applied chemistry, physics, mathematics and instrumental and computerized analysis.

Degrees Offered: An Associate in Science degree and/or Certificate in Chemical Technology with an emphasis on environmental and industrial laboratory testing. The A.S. degree requires 46 core units in addition to 18 general elective units. The Certificate in Chemical Technology requires 46 units of core courses.

Core courses directly related to green technology include: CHEM T 185 Directed Studies Environmental Health and Safety CHEM T 111 & 121 Applied Chemistry I, II CHEM T 131 Industrial Processes CHEM T 168 Quality Control CHEM T 132 & 142 Quantitative and Instrumental Analysis I, II CHEM T 133 & 143 Organic Chemistry I, II Physics 11 Introduction to Physics Physics 29 Basic Physics for Technicians

CHEM T 131 – Industrial Processes

Chemical manufacturing industries are major contributors that affect our local and global environment. This course is designed to give an in-depth study of the most current traditional and green chemical technology concepts and principles that are having a significant affect on both the chemical industry and our environment. State and federal regulations and policies concerning laboratory testing, safety, waste minimization and disposal are a few of the areas of interest to be studied. Emerging green chemical industry processes will be explored and related laboratory analysis will be performed. Industry partners will participate as guest lecturers and on-site advisors for this newly emerging area. An intensive learning environment will be offered to the student in the area of environmental industry standards for test analysis that monitor a more “green” friendly environment and verify sustainability. The students will perform real industry hands-on laboratory testing using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test methods and others. For more information click HERE.

Percent of Green Course Content: 20%

For more information on the Chemical Technology program and courses:

See pages 212-213 of the College’s online catalog at: http://www.lattc.edu/lattc/catalog/index.pdf

Contact the Science Department Chair, Xenia Wright, 213.763.7296, WrightXV@lattc.edu