Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology
Sudbury, Canada
DURATION
7 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 15,276 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $15,276.31 - the international fees are approximate annual amounts
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Introduction
Overview
Imagine a career working in a laboratory environment extracting valuable metals from raw materials, working on environmental sustainability, developing new and improved fuels, or developing the next generation of medications. Chemical engineering is a broad field that delves into all of these areas and more.
Cambrian's Chemical Engineering Technology program is the only one of its kind in Ontario and is designed to develop the skill sets you will need to work in any of these exciting fields. It couples fundamental theory with the necessary hands-on, practical laboratory training required for employment in various chemical industries and environmental sectors. You will work independently and in groups to build the self-directed study and teamwork skills you will need within various workplace settings.
Program Highlights
- 3 years – 7 semesters
- 2 paid co-ops
- The only lab and process control program in Ontario
- Quality control practices embedded throughout the program
- Master report writing techniques that meet the standards set by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Fieldwork/Placement
You are required to complete two co-operative work terms upon meeting the course pre-requisites. You may complete the two work placements during any of the non-academic semesters prior to graduation. These work terms provide you with the opportunity to apply classroom studies to an actual work situation.
Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Delivery
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
Program of Study
Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian. This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.
Semester 1 | Credits | |
CHM 1100 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHM 1101 | General Chemistry I 1 | 2 |
ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
MTH 1050 | Algebra I | 3 |
PHY 1112 | Physical Principles 1 | 4 |
CHM 2455 | O.H.S.A | 1 |
The following General Education course: | 3 | |
PSY 2700 | Client Comm. & Leadership Develop | |
Credits | 20 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CHM 1201 | General Chemistry II Lab 1 | 2 |
CHM 1211 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
ENG 1754 | Technical Communication | 3 |
INT 3101 | Instrumentation I for Chemists 1 | 3 |
MTH 1250 | Algebra II | 3 |
PHY 1271 | Physical Aspects of Chemistry 1 | 4 |
CHM 1109 | Mineral Processing 1 | 4 |
Credits | 23 | |
Semester 3 | ||
CHM 2320 | Analytical Chemistry 1 | 5 |
CHM 2435 | Chemical Instrumentation I 1 | 4 |
EPT 2407 | Field Sampling Camp 1 | 1 |
INT 2310 | Instrumentation II 1 | 3 |
MTH 2400 | Calculus I | 3 |
CHM 2445 | Smelting and Refining 1 | 4 |
One of the following General Education courses: | 3 | |
FIT 1115 | Health & Wellness | |
BIO 1000 | Fungus Among Us | |
PSY 1125 | Positive Psychology | |
PSY 1001 | Psychology of Evil | |
Credits | 23 | |
Semester 4 | ||
CHM 1008 | Unit Operations & Calculations I 1 | 4 |
CHM 2421 | Analytical Chemistry II 1 | 5 |
CHM 3601 | Chemical Instrumentation II 1 | 4 |
INT 3201 | Instrumentation Practices for Chem 1 | 3 |
TEC 3501 | Technical Report Research | 1 |
MTH 2325 | Technical Math III | 3 |
CHM 2335 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 6 |
Credits | 26 | |
Semester 5 | ||
CHM 2500 | Co-op Work Placement and Report | 12 |
Credits | 12 | |
Semester 6 | ||
CHM 1009 | Unit Operations & Calculations II 1 | 4 |
CHM 3635 | Industrial Organic Chemistry 1 | 5 |
CHM 3653 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
PHY 1272 | Fluid Mechanics 1 | 4 |
TEC 3601 | Technical Report 1 | 1 |
WTR 2300 | Water Treatment 1 | 3 |
MTH 3631 | Calculus II | 3 |
One of the following General Education courses: | 3 | |
ECN 1002 | Economics | |
BIO 1000 | Fungus Among Us | |
FIT 1115 | Health & Wellness | |
Credits | 26 | |
Semester 7 | ||
CHM 3700 | Co-op Work Placement and Report II | 12 |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 142 |
1 | Course with Lab Component |
Career Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as:
- Chemical technologists/technicians in mineral processing, petrochemicals, nuclear energy, food processing and testing, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, composite materials, and/or environmental conservation and control
- Water and wastewater operators
- Water quality analysts
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.