Program: Chemical Technician (AAS) - Weber State University

May 08, 2025

2012-2013 Catalog

Grade Requirements: Minimum overall GPA of 2.00 or “C”.
Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63 credit hours is required for graduation; 35 of these are required within the program.

Advisement

It is recommended that a student consult with a chemistry advisor annually. Call 801-626-6952 for information and to arrange an appointment.

General Education

Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following course required for the Chemical Technician program will also satisfy part of the general education requirement for physical sciences: CHEM 1210 .

Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree

Courses Required (21 credit hours)

CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety (1)
CHEM 2990 - Chemical Technician Seminar (1)
CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis (4)
CHEM 3020 - Computer Applications in Chemistry (1)
CHEM 3050 - Instrumental Analysis (4)

Support Course Required (4 credit hours)

minimum MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra (4) or equivalent

Elective Courses (Select 10 credit hours; at least 4 credit hours must be 2000-level or higher)

CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I (4) and
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)
CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II (4) and
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
CHEM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6)
CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I (4)
CHEM 3080 - Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 3090 - Biochemical Techniques (1)
CHEM 4540 - Spectrometric and Separation Methods (4)
CHEM 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6)
MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology (4)
MICR 3053 - Microbiological Procedures (3)
MICR 3254 - Immunology (4)
MICR 4154 - Microbial Genetics (4)
MICR 4252 - Cell Culture (2)
BTNY 1403 LS - Environment Appreciation (3-4)
BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function (4)
BTNY 3153 - Biology of the Plant Cell (3)
GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3)
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Lab (1)
GEO 2050 - Earth Materials (4)
PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics (3)
PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I (5) or
PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (5)
PHYS 2020 - College Physics II (5) or
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (5)
ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4)
ZOOL 3200 - Cell Biology (4)
ZOOL 3300 - Genetics (4)
ZOOL 4300 - Molecular Genetics (4)
CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science (3)
CJ 4110 - Physical Methods in Forensic Science (4)
CJ 4115 - Friction Ridge Analysis (4)
CJ 4120 - Advanced Methods in Forensic Science (4)

Note:

Other courses may be used to fill these 10 hours of electives if approved by the Chemistry Department Chair.

Suggested Course Sequence

The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.

Freshman Fall		Freshman Spring
CHEM PS1210	5	CHEM 1220	5
ENGL 1010	3	COMM Gen Ed	3
Electives	7	Electives	8
Total Hours	15	Total Hours	16

Sophomore Fall		Sophomore Spring
CHEM 2600	1	CHEM 2990	1
CHEM 3000	4	CHEM 3050	4
CHEM 3020	1	Electives	11
Electives	10
Total Hours	16	Total Hours	16