Chemical Technology Department
Chemical Technology Courses
Register for classes using WebAdvisor. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered. A sampling of courses for this discipline includes (not a complete list):
- CHMT/BIOT-102 Chemical Safety and Hygiene
- CHMT-103A Chemical Technology I
- CHMT/BIOT-104A HPLC
- CHMT/BIOT-104B Gas Chromatography
- CHMT/BIOT-104C IR and UV/Vis Spectroscopy
- CHMT/BIOT-104D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Textbooks, Online Access Codes, Other Supplies and Resources
Most Ohlone College classes require the purchase of a textbook, and some classes require the purchase of online access codes (also known as keys) or other supplies most of which are available at the Ohlone College Bookstore. The exact textbook and other specific costs are now available for each section on WebAdvisor (select “Book and Section Information” after you select a course).
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Analyze health science situations in terms of moles, measurements, concentrations, dilutions, chemical conversions, titrations, etc.
- Apply scientific and mathematical principles.
- Compare and contrast compounds and processes such as carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, proteins, nucleic acids, metabolic pathways (Kreb's cycle, glycoloysis, etc.), nutrition, and body fluids.
- Gain proficiency in inquiry-based lab and problem solving skills and demonstrate the ability to conduct sciencific investigations by suspending preliminary judgments, drawing conclusions only from observable and testable data.
Related Information at Ohlone
Transfer Information for Chemical Technology Majors
Go to www.assist.org to explore information about majors and courses. Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for assistance with transfer information, degrees, applications and more.
Career Opportunities in Chemical Technology
Please refer to the following links for employment outlook and labor market information:
Please visit the Counseling Department and Career Services for information.
