CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Roane State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.0615

The Chemical Engineering Technology Program prepares graduates for a position as process operator/technician in industries where chemical processes are used. Using fundamental chemistry and basic algebra, students will develop an understanding of the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of chemical processing equipment from valves and pumps to more complex processing systems such as gas absorption and chemical reactors.

Credits

63 credits

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Roane State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademicCIP: 15.0615

Credits

63 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringActive LearningMonitoringWritingEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMechanicalProduction and ProcessingPhysicsEducation and TrainingDesign

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningFinger DexterityPerceptual SpeedInductive ReasoningFar Vision

Tasks

Compute or record photonic test data.
Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse gener
Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base management system software

Tools

Abrasive grinding machinesAnalog oscilloscopesAtomic force microscopes AFMAutocollimatorsBench refractometersBinocular light compound microscopesBiosafety cabinetsBit error rate testers BERTCalipersChemical protective face shieldsChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsCollimatorsCommon path interferometersComputerized numerical control CNC band sawsComputerized numerical control CNC drill pressesAcoustic emissions systemsAcoustic testersAmp metersBinocular polarizing microscopesBinocularsBlack lightsCapacitance testersCharge-coupled device CCD camerasClosed circuit television systemsComputer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipmentDepth gaugesDesktop computersDigital micrometersDigital oscilloscopesDigital refractometers

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AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsIndependence

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