
Chemistry
Associate Degree Program
If understanding the composition and properties of substances and the elementary forms of matter interests you, then the Chemistry program at Delaware Tech will give you the skills needed to work as a chemical technician in a laboratory setting. You will learn how to follow basic safety procedures, prepare laboratory solutions, analyze samples using common qualitative and quantitative techniques, and use and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
Chemical, pharmaceutical and related industries employ scientists at all degree levels in research, production, and quality control laboratories, and in customer service and related areas. Upon completing the program, you will be prepared to apply your knowledge of science and mathematics in a professional laboratory setting where you will integrate scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, and critical thinking to solve chemical problems.
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare you for positions such as:
- Chemistry technician
- Research technician
- Environmental Chemistry technician
What You Will Earn
Competitive starting salaries range from $26,000 - $32,000.
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply knowledge of the theories and principles of chemistry.
- Follow safety procedures.
- Perform basic laboratory operations and techniques.
- Keep a laboratory notebook following standard laboratory practices and present data in an organized written format.
- Prepare common laboratory solutions.
- Prepare and purify samples using common techniques.
- Communicate in a professional manner.
- Analyze samples by common qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Use and maintain common laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Apply mathematical concepts to the solution of scientific problems.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Contact Stanton:
Lakshmi Cyr
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
cpatton1@dtcc.edu
(302) 454-3965
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