Chemical Technology, A.S.

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Requirements for Admissions

Acceptance Criteria

In order to qualify for the first semester of Chemical Technology courses, students must:

Demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, math, and science. College level algebra and [introductory chemistry (or higher) or core biology] must be taken prior to or during the first semester.
Be able to perform the following essential functions:
Ability to use oral and written communication effectively in the English language and to read, understand and follow directions both written and oral.
Display manual dexterity required to perform laboratory tasks, e.g. operation of various instruments, pipetting, and manual entry of data into computers.
Demonstrate microscopic and macroscopic visual acuity required to perform all technical activities requiring visual skills.

Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 64 Credit Hours:

$6,828.80 Florida Residents
$24,505.60 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees: *Cost varies per course

Textbooks:

$718 (buying used at Barnes & Noble)

Internship Fees:

$123.00 Background Checks (if required)
$100.00 Drug Screen (if required)
*Cost varies - Physical (dependent on provider and insurance)

Program Cost Totals:

$7,769.80 Florida Residents
$25,446.60 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists (chemists, biochemists, chemical engineers)
performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes.
Technicians are responsible for maintaining quality control, environmental standards, conducting experimental, theoretical, or practical applications of chemistry and related sciences.
Preparing solutions and reagents, operating scientific instrumentation, preparing samples for analysis, and collecting and assessing data.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

The Chemical Technology program is a 24-month program. The program is a total of 64 credit hours. 18 credit hours General education courses, 24 credit hours Science Core, 4 credit hours preprofessional, 15 credit hours professional courses and 3 credit hour Capstone course.

Term 1

BSC1421 Intro to Biotechnology Lecture (3 credit hours)
BSC1421L Intro to Biotechnology lab (1 credit hour)
MAC1105 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
ENC1101 College Composition (3 credit hours)

Term 2

CHM2045 Chem 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
CHM2045L Chem 1 Lab (1 credit hour)
ETI2170 Regulatory Affairs (3 credit hours)
STA2023 Statistics (3 credit hours)
ISS2270 Multicultural Communications (2 credit hours)

Term 3

CHM2046 Chem 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
CHM2046L Chem 2 Lab (1 credit hour)
BSC2010 Core Biology 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
BSC2010L Core Biology Lab (1 credit hour)
MAC1114 Trigonometry (3 credit hours)

Term 4

CHM2210 Organic Chem 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
CHM2210L Organic Chem 1 lab (1 credit hour)
ETI2160C Metrology (3 credit hours)
CHM2124C Quantitative Chem (3 credit hours)
Humanities (3 credit hours)

Term 5

CHM2211/L Org 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
CHM2211L Org 2 Lab (1 credit hour)
PHY2053 General Physics 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
PHY2053L General Physics 1 Lab (1 credit hour)

Term 6

PHY2054 General Physics 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
PHY2054L General Physics 2 Lab (1 credit hour)
BSC2943 Biotechnology Internship (Capstone) (3 credit hours)
EVR1001 Environmental Science (3 credit hours)

Computer Requirement

Access to and on-going use of a computer is required for all students. The Emerging Technologies department expects each student entering program, to acquire computer hardware and software appropriate to his or her degree program. Competency in the basic use of a computer is required.

Performance Standards

Applicants to the Chemistry Technology Program should:

Possess sufficient eyesight to observe, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
Possess sufficient hearing to communicate, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
Possess sufficient physical ability to move 25 pounds and stand for at least 2 hours
Possess sufficient English verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with potential employers
Possess sufficient fine motor coordination to safely perform laboratory techniques
Possess sufficient intellectual and emotional abilities to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Program Effectiveness

Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion and job placement.

Program completion rates

2019 – 90%
2020 – 91%

Employed

2019 – 99%
2020 – 98%

Note: This degree is not contingent on passing any external exams or licensures.

The required Chemtech internship hours are 240 at a biotech/chemistry facility. However, most students in the Chemtech A.S./certificate degree track into the Clinical Laboratory Science or Industrial Biotechnology B.A.S. degrees. In that case, these students would only be required to complete an internship at the B.A.S. level.

Cost of Attendance

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$9,679	$2,619
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$4,228	$4,228
Transportation	$1,976	$3,062
Total	In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856	In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$9,679	$2,619
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$4,228	$4,228
Transportation	$1,976	$3,062
Total	In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958	In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.

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