Full-time Programs
CHEM - Chemical Engineering Technician/Technologist
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
Technician: Two-year Ontario College Diploma
Technology: Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Option: One-year Ontario College Certificate – Chemical Laboratory Assistant
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| Karen Holder | kholder@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Loyalist’s state-of-the-art Chemical Instrumentation Lab prepares graduates to enter the workforce with the experience and confidence to use any instrument in the industry.
- Placements give you practical employment experience even before graduation.
- Expand your opportunities with the option to complete a double diploma.
Career Opportunities
Chemical engineering technicians and technologists work in government agencies, educational institutions, and a range of industries including: food production, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, plastics, pulp and paper, mining, metallurgy and nuclear energy. Graduates may work in the lab (production; quality assurance; qualitative and quantitative analysis; research and development) or in the field (process control; technical sales and service), with potential to advance into supervisory or management positions.
Program Description
Chemical engineering requires an inquisitive mind and meticulous attention to detail. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art Chemical Instrumentation Lab, with opportunities for both teamwork and independent research. Graduates are prepared to carry out experiments, analyze and interpret data, assess analytical methods and develop new techniques, and supervise or manage lab operations.
In the first two years, students learn the basic principles and techniques of organic and analytical chemistry, chemical engineering and industrial processes. Hands-on skills with chemical instrumentation, computer applications, health and safety, and microbiology techniques provide a range of practical job skills. Students are introduced to employment opportunities through a placement.
The third year offers a more specialized curriculum including chromatography, spectroscopy, radiochemistry, food chemistry and Good Manufacturing Practices. Problem-based assignments take students from theory to practice, applying what they have learned. A one-week placement provides practical, real-world experience. Graduates are prepared for a smooth transition to the workforce with a wide range of skills.
DOUBLE DIPLOMA OPTION
Overlapping areas of study make it possible to fast-track your way to a second diploma. Expand your opportunities with expertise in:
- biotechnology
- environmental technology
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $110
Books and Supplies: $1,040
Admission Requirements
Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general or advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level
OR
Recommended academic preparation –
- Grade 12 mathematics, chemistry, and physics at the (C), (U) or general level.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree. Transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2009:
- Algoma University College
- Athabasca University
- Cape Breton University
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Lakehead University
- Laurentian University
- Royal Roads University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details and minimum requirements. Graduates may contact the university of their choice to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
BIOL 1000 Biology
Become familiar with the scientific knowledge of the human body necessary to recognize, accept and use the important principles in all phases of study in Health Sciences.
BIOS 1007 Foundation Skills in Science
This course is designed to: 1) raise awareness and interest regarding the place of science in everyday life, by exploring current local and global topics affecting life on Earth, and science's place in bringing these issues to our awareness; 2) develop sound critical thinking skills through exposure to the scientific method and experimental design; 3) apply transferable skills fundamental to scientific research and communication, and 4) learn of career opportunities in science through exposure to careers of current biosciences professors and local industry leaders.
CHEM 1000 General Chemistry 1
This introductory course focuses on the basic concepts associated with matter and energy. Topics include atomic structure; chemical bonds; states of matter; acids and bases; the nature of chemical reactions; charge-transfer reactions; chemical equilibria; measurements and scientific method in chemistry. Laboratory exercises supplement the course material to provide students with practical knowledge of general lab safety and standard laboratory procedures in chemistry.
CHEM 1001 Organic Chemistry 1
This course is designed as an introduction to organic chemistry. A special effort is made to illustrate the practical applications of organic chemistry to everyday life and biological processes.
COMM 1035 Communications 1
This course introduces students to essential language skills to communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audiences. Students will reframe information, ideas and concepts using narrative, visual and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding.
MATH 1003 Mathematics 1
Engineering and scientific applications involving the following areas: the SI system for dealing with exact and approximate numbers, exponents, solving equations, determinants and linear equations, curve sketching, graphing and trigonometry.
First Year - Semester Two
BIOS 1001 Introduction to Microbiology
This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological theory, specifically addressing the fundamentals of microbiology, bacterial morphology, growth, nutrition and control. The principal divisions of the field are discussed, and their economic or medical applications. Prerequistie: BIOS 1000
BIOS 1004 Industrial Processes
An introductory course designed to heighten familiarity with industrial processes via course lectures and field trips.
CHEM 1002 Organic Chemistry 2
This course is designed as a continuation of introductory Organic Chemistry. Students learn nomenclature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of major groups of organic compounds, and differentiate among types of chemical reactions involving organic compounds. Emphasis is placed on the practical applications of organic chemistry to the biosciences and engineering. Lab exercises complement the theoretical components of the course. Pre-requisites CHEM 1001.
CHEM 1003 General Chemistry 2
This course gives an introduction to chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base titration, electro and solution chemistry. Relevant lab work and techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 1000
MATH 1004 Mathematics 2/Computer Applications
Engineering and scientific applications involving properties of exponents, logarithms and special graphing techniques. Microsoft Excel will be used. Prerequisites: COMM 1001 & MATH 1003
Second Year - Semester Three
BIOS 2000 Microbiology
This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological theory and skills: specifically addressing microscopy, staining methods, cultivation of microorganisms, control of microbial growth, enumeration, water sanitary analysis and industrial application. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000
CHEM 2000 Analytical Chemistry 1
An introductory course dealing with the general methods of quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work supplements the theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003
CHEM 2001 Instrumentation 1 Theory
This course stresses the basic concepts and techniques of chromatography (thin layer, column, paper, liquid and ion) and spectrophotometry (IR, UV, visible) and atomic absorption.. In addition, sample preparation is discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003
CHEM 2006 Instrumentation 1 Lab
The labs performed in this course support the theory studied in CHEM 2001, Chemical Instrumentation 1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003
MATH 2002 Data Analysis 1
Topics covered: measures of central tendency, measures of variation, frequency distributions, linear regression and the normal distribution. Microsoft Excel is used to generate statistical reports and graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 1003
Second Year - Semester Four
CHEM 2002 Instrumentation 2
This course deals with a wide range of instrumental parameters and techniques of analysis and includes advanced gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, flame photometry, polarimetry, refractometry, UV, IR, and visible spectrophotometry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2001& CHEM 2006
CHEM 2003 Chemical Engineering
Specific operations and processes are covered such as evaporation, drying, humidity and distillation.
CHEM 2004 Polymer Chemistry
This course introduces basic nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, classification, types and uses of the more common plastics. It also covers theoretical aspects of the production and properties of various polymers. Typical polymer testing techniques are also discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 1002
CHEM 2005 Analytical Chemistry 2
Specific types of qualitative analysis and associated calculations are stressed. In addition, basic spectrophotometry, (Beer's Law, one and two component mixtures) and electrochemistry (Nernst equation) are covered. Prereqiusite: CHEM 2000
PLAC 2021 Placement (One Week)
A one-week placement in the field.
Third Year - Semester Five
BIOS 3000 Biochemistry
This course provides a one-semester investigation of biochemistry, designed to introduce students to the complex structure of cellular components, the function of biomolecules, and the dynamics of metabolic pathways. Based on theoretical and lab-based study, students will examine the major groups of biomolecules (nucleotides and nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids), enzyme function, metabolism and inborn errors of metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 1002
CHEM 3001 Inorganic Chemistry
This is an introduction to atoms and ions and how they bond in 3D to form compounds and molecules and coordination complexes: includes the concepts of orbitals, hyrid orbitals, physical properties of compounds (including coordination complexes and their names) as well as the Ligand Field and other related theories. Prerequisites: CHEM 1002 & CHEM 2005
CHEM 3002 Organic Chem - Chromatography
This course covers the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry as applied to paper, column, thin layer, gas and liquid chromatography. Prerequisite: CHEM 2002 & CHEM 2005
CHEM 3003 Analytical Chemistry - Instrumentation 1
This course deals with methods of instrumental analysis. Spectrophotometric techniques (absorption and emission) are discussed. Gas, high pressure liquid and ion chromatography are reviewed. BOD, COD and Kjeldahl determinations are introduced. Where possible commercially available products are used as samples in the corresponding labs and different methods of sample preparation and standard addition are emphasised. Prerequisite: CHEM 2002
MATH 3000 Data Analysis 2
This is a course in Inferential Statistics. Topics covered are: the central limit theorem, discrete probability distributions, estimation (confidence intervals), chi-square distribution, analysis of variance. Microsoft EXCEL will be used to generate statistical reports and graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 2002
Third Year - Semester Six
BIOS 3001 Extraction Technology
This course is designed to investigate the fundamentals of extraction technology and related applications. Topics covered include liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction, soxhlet extraction, ultrasonic extraction, accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), microwave extraction and supercritical carbon dioxide extraction. Theory will compliment laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: CHEM 1002 & CHEM 2001Plus 1 of the following: CHEM 2006 or ENVR 2007
BIOS 3004 Good Manufacturing Practices
This course combines Health Canada's Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices: Food and Drug Regulations, (as referred to Division 2, Part C of the Food and Drug Regulations) with the World Health Organization's (WHO) Basic Training Modules on GMP. The scope of this course includes all GMP activities relating to fabricating, packaging/labelling, testing, distributing, importing and wholesaling of drugs for human or veterinary use. Division 2 applies to drugs listed is Schedules C and D to the Act. The course runs over a one-semester period as an online course using the WebCT format. A facilitator will monitor participants and provide expert feedback and support.
CHEM 3000 Food Chemistry
This course gives the student a basic knowledge of the chemistry of foods and food analysis. An oral presentation by the student on a food ingredient topic is included. The labs emphasize food analysis methods used by the food industry. Prerequisite: BIOS 3000
CHEM 3004 Physical Chemistry
This is an introduction to Chemical Kinetics (first, second and third order reactions), to Phase Diagrams (Raoult's Law, azeotropes and eutectics, two and three component systems), Electrochemistry (ion migration and conductance), and to the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics (enthalpy and entropy) as well as related thermochemistry and predicting reaction spontaneity (Gibbs' Free Energy). Prerequisite: CHEM 2005
CHEM 3006 Organic Chemistry - Spectroscopy
Covers the theoretical aspects of spectroscopy. Interpretation of spectroscopy is emphasized. Areas studied are UV, IT, NMR and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2002; CHEM 2005 & CHEM 3002
CHEM 3007 Radiochemistry
This course covers the basics of radioactive decays and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2005 & CHEM 3004
PLAC 3005 One Month Placement (May)
A one-month placement in the field.
