Continuing Education Programs and Courses

Chemical Technology

Saskatchewan’s natural resource boom is a major factor in the growing demand for chemical technologists. Chemical Technology is a diploma program that focuses on knowledge and skill development in chemical analysis and chemical plant operation. The emphasis is on hands-on learning. In addition to labs and applied research projects, you will get realworld experience during a four-week industry training session. You’ll develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in:

analytical instrumentation
basic, organic, physical, analytical and environmental chemistry
chemical engineering
handling and manipulating chemicals
laboratory quality control and assurance
recording, processing and reporting data
servicing and maintaining scientific instruments

The Chemical Technology program is accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) at the Chemical Technologist level. After two years of suitable industrial experience, SIAST graduates are eligible to apply for membership with the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT) as Applied Science Technologists.

Selected courses in this program are available through distance and/or part-time continuing education. The program is available full-time at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon. For complete program information, check the program page.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit may be options for receiving credit. For further information see the PLAR page or the transfer credit page.

Environment, Ethics and Society (ENVR 183)

You will learn the principles of sustainable development and ways to apply them in the practice of discipline. Global climate change and its effects are discussed. Historical incidences that contributed to the impact on environment are given. Good citizenship and responsible care are discussed.

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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Web Publishing (COMP 173)

Your studies will introduce you to basic skills in the use of PowerPoint software for designing, editing and delivering presentations. You will learn the fundamentals of web publishing for simple web page development.

Fee: $199

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-495	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Introduction to Microsoft Word (COMP 171)

Your studies will introduce you to basic word processing skills such as creating, editing and formatting documents, building tables, using templates and applying styles.

Fee: $199

CRN	Start Date	Location
CRN: 03-491	March 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013 Register by Apr 5 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST	Online

Lab Math (MATH 192)

You will learn the mathematical skills needed to work with confidence in a research or diagnostic laboratory. Studies focus on various types of solution calculations and different units of measurement.

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Lab Safety (SFTY 185)

Safe working practices and procedures in the chemical laboratory are discussed. Many of these topics are subject to government regulations and industrial good practices.

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Quality Control/Assurance in Laboratories (QC 280)

The course provides an intensive survey of the modern quality assurance methods used in industries and organizations. Your studies will focus on the statistical and operational aspects of quality assurance in activities such as sample handling, instrumentation, analysis, record keeping and management. Quality assurance protocols used by various international agencies such as ISO are also discussed.

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Sampling Techniques (LABT 183)

You will learn the theoretical and practical background needed to understand the steps required to obtain good samples for chemical analysis.

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