CHEM 178 General Chemistry 1
You will receive an overview of the fundamental chemical theory and properties of the elements and their compounds. The laboratory experiments are designed to help you examine the practical aspects of chemical theory. You will also receive an introduction to laboratory techniques and safety planning.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
CHEM 188
CHEM 179 General Chemistry 2
Building on the knowledge you gained in CHEM 178 (General Chemistry 1), you will continue to study chemical theory and properties of the elements and their compounds. Your studies will focus on chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, stoichiometry and complex compounds.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
CHEM 178
Equivalent Course(s):
CHEM 188
COMM 191 Communications 1
You will receive instruction and practice in interpersonal communication, oral communication and business correspondence skills. You will also gain an understanding and appreciation of the organization and planning involved in the job search process. Developing the interpersonal, oral and written skills you will need in your job search will be emphasized.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
COMP 171 Introduction to Microsoft Word
Your studies will introduce you to basic word processing skills such as creating, editing and formatting documents, building tables, using templates and applying styles.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
CKEY 187
COAP 196
COAP 343
COMP 120
COMP 154
COMP 173 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Web Publishing
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.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 196
COMP 120
LABT 187 Analytical Instrumentation 1
Your studies will focus on analytical instrumentation which is the application of physical measurements of natural phenomena (such as electricity, electromagnetic energy and particle behaviour to chemical analysis). You will receive an introduction to basic electrical behaviour and measurement, electrochemistry and electrochemical measurement, the electromagnetic spectrum and visible light spectrophotometry. You will learn how to link physico-chemical behaviours to measurement basics by applying mathematical tools and statistical analysis within computer-based spreadsheet programs.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
LABT 184
MATH 189 Mathematics 1
You will review the fundamental concepts of algebra and trigonometry. Your studies will focus on equations of various types, systems of linear equations, variation, properties of exponents and logarithms, logarithmic and exponential equations, graphing and trigonometry. Whenever possible, problem solving will be directly related to chemistry applications. You will also receive an introduction to calculus.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
MATH 192 Laboratory Mathematics
You will develop the mathematical skills needed to work in a research or diagnostic laboratory. Your studies will focus on the various types of solution calculations and different units of measurement.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
SFTY 185 Laboratory Safety
You will discuss topics related to safe working practices and procedures in the chemical laboratory. Many of these topics are related to government regulations and industrial laboratory guidelines.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
STAT 185 Introductory Statistics and Computer Applications
The course provides an introduction to basic statistical methods and using computers to solve statistical and related problems. Statistical topics include elementary probability, random variables and their distributions, frequency distributions, measures of location and variability, sampling theory and an introduction to statistical applications. Computing topics include using calculators, computer basics and spreadsheets.
5.0
Credit Units
72.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
CHEM 191 Organic Chemistry 1
You will be introduced to the chemistry of organic compounds. This includes organic compounds that are composed primarily of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O) and a few other elements. You will begin by reviewing the concepts of chemical bonding (including electron orbitals, hybrid atomic orbitals and molecular orbitals). You will use these concepts to examine structure and bonding in typical classes of organic compounds. The names, physical properties and uses of most of the common functional groups will be introduced. You will examine the chemistry of organic compounds in terms of the preparation of typical functional groups, the mechanisms of simple reactions and the synthesis of some industrially and biochemical useful materials.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 282 Nuclear Chemistry
The course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear structure, radioactivity, rates of decay, nuclear reactions, radioactive isotopes, radiation measurement, radiation units and safety, the biological effects of radiation and the use of radiation detection devices in the laboratory.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and STAT 185 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 284 Analytical Chemistry
Your studies will include an intensive application of the basic methods and chemistry of manual analytical techniques coupled with a description of selected methods in sampling, separation and data treatment. The use of precision laboratory equipment and achieving precision and accuracy in scientific measurements will be emphasized in your laboratory work.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 192 Minimum Grade of 60
ENGC 181 Unit Operations 1
Your studies will focus on the underlying principles of chemistry, physics and mathematics to engineering. You will cover the basic concepts of the material balance of various typical Saskatchewan chemical industries. Your laboratory experiments will include the study of the viscosity of motor oil, fluid phenomena, size analysis and sieve analysis.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 189 Minimum Grade of 60
ENVR 183 Environment, Ethics and Society
You will learn the principles of sustainable development and the ways to apply them in the practice of this discipline. You will also gain an understanding of the potential of technology to be used for the betterment of society. You will be involved in several exercises concerning professional responsibility, competence and accountability.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
LABT 183 Sampling Techniques
You will receive the theoretical and practical background needed to understand the steps required to obtain good samples for chemical analysis.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 192 Minimum Grade of 60
LABT 287 Analytical Instrumentation 2
The course provides the basic theory behind chromatographic separations and builds on the knowledge you acquired in LABT 187 (Analytical Instrumentation 1). Within the fields of gas and liquid chromatography, your studies will focus on instrumentation, column theory, methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis, and the application of these techniques to various separation problems.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
LABT 281
MATH 289 Mathematics 2
Building on the knowledge you acquired in MATH 189 (Mathematics), your studies will focus on differential and integral calculus. The differential calculus component covers differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, and applications of the derivative. The integral calculus component covers numerous methods of integration and selected applications of integration. The course content includes an introduction to partial derivatives.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MATH 189 Minimum Grade of 60
PHYS 187 Physics
The course provides an introduction to physics. Your studies will focus on optics, nucleonics and electricity. You will receive an overview of the behaviour of light, geometrical optics, wave optics and optical instruments (including lasers and fibre optics). You will receive an introduction to the fundamental concept of radioactivity, rates of decay, nuclear reactions and radiation measurement. You will also study direct current measurements and circuitry, alternating current, transformer theory, rectification and filtering. Laboratory experiments and problem solving are an integral part of the course.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
PHYS 182
Prerequisites:
MATH 189 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 290 Organic Chemistry 2
Building on the skills you developed in CHEM 191 (Organic Chemistry I), you will review functional groups, nomenclature, simple reactions, stereochemistry and bonding. You will be introduced to procedures for common functional groups. You will discuss methods of separating and analyzing organic compounds (including the use of infrared, ultraviolet and visible, and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques in structure determination). You will study the properties, structures, reactions and industrial uses of several important classes of compounds in detail.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 191 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 292 Physical Chemistry 1
You will learn the basic principles, laws and theories of physical chemistry that are essential for chemistry, biochemistry, pre-medical, general science and engineering students. You will develop the ability to derive equations that describe the phenomena being studied and to solve quantitative problems. Your practical experiments in the laboratory will illustrate some of the concepts you learned during the lectures.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 289 Minimum Grade of 60
CHEM 293 Physical Chemistry 2
Building on skills you developed in CHEM 292 (Physical Chemistry 1), you will review the principles and theories of physical chemistry in the equilibrium relationships between phase changes of solid, liquid and vapour states of matter. You will also develop problem solving skills involving reaction kinetics and electrochemical equilibrium.
3.0
Credit Units
52.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
CHEM 292
LABT 186 Introductory Laboratory Preparation Techniques
Preparing material for first and second year laboratories will help you learn how to perform functions normally expected of a laboratory technician. You will prepare chemical solutions, stains, reagents and various types of culture media. You will receive an introduction to the operation and care of autoclaves. You will be involved in properly caring for and maintaining glassware and equipment, inventory procedures and ordering supplies. You will also perform general housekeeping duties required in a laboratory.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
LABT 284 Analytical Instrumentation 3
The course introduces you to a number of advanced techniques utilized in atomic spectroscopy. You will learn the theory and operation of atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS), arc and spark atomic emission spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP) and x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The course content includes the necessary chemical background and the construction and mode of operation of the instruments used in these areas. Your laboratory work will provide you with an introduction to basic operating techniques and allow you to explore the effects of operational parameters on data quality and looking at several applications.
5.0
Credit Units
76.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
MICR 184 General Microbiology
You will study microorganisms in the areas of the history and development of microbiology, laboratory methods, characteristics and cultivation of bacteria, and control of microorganisms. You will receive an introduction to microbial taxonomy and nomenclature. You will also learn techniques for safely handling, isolating and identifying bacteria.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
LABT 182 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or LABT 186 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
QC__ 280 Quality Control and Assurance in Laboratories
The course provides an in-depth overview of the 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). You will discuss the quality assurance protocols used by various international agencies. These include International Standards Organizations (ISO), the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) and Health Canada.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
STAT 281 Statistics and Computer Applications
Building on the knowledge you gained in STAT 185 (Introductory Statistics and Computer Applications), you will continue studying statistical and computing topics. These include confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, regression and correlation analysis, analysis of variance, experimental design, non parametric tests, computer basics, application of spreadsheets to statistical applications and standard statistical programs.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
COAP 185 Minimum Grade of 60
or STAT 185 Minimum Grade of 60
ADMN 183 Management Skills for Chemical Technologists
An overview of the business firm will provide you with an introduction to the concepts of business management. The course content includes forms of business organization, functions of management, management of people, marketing, operations and financial planning and control.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
CHEM 291 Industrial Chemistry
You will receive a general overview of the main aspects involved with chemical process industries (or similar industries) and learn how to incorporate basic engineering principles into problem solving strategies. You will study specific industries in Saskatchewan in detail (including uranium mining/milling, nitrogen based fertilizer production and potash mining/milling). Visits to various industrial sites will accompany some of the topics you will cover.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
COAP 284 Computer Applications
The course provides an overview of computer hardware and software, data communications and networking, and data acquisition techniques and systems as they relate to industrial and laboratory applications in chemical technology.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
COMM 289 Communications 2
You will receive instruction and practice in technical writing and oral communication for the technologist. You will practice research methods, report writing, and oral presentation skills appropriate to the profession.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
COMM 191 Minimum Grade of 60
ENGC 282 Unit Operations 2
Building on the knowledge you acquired in ENGC 181 (Unit Operations 1), you will learn the principles of chemical engineering unit operations of fluid flow, heat transfer, distillation, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction related directly to the selected chemical industries in Saskatchewan. Your laboratory experiments will cover unit operations of a double pipe heat exchanger, fluid flow/friction in a piping system, size-reduction and sieve analysis, viscosity determination of Newtonium fluid of motor oil, countercurrent gas absorption and binary distillation operations.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
ENGC 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 289 Minimum Grade of 60
ENGC 283 Unit Operations 3
Building on the knowledge you acquired in ENGC 282 (Unit Operations 2), you will learn the principles of chemical engineering unit operations in the physical separations of multi-component systems (such as distillation, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction operations related directly to the selected chemical industries in Saskatchewan). Your laboratory experiments will cover the unit operations of continuous multi-stage processes of distillation, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction.
5.0
Credit Units
68.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Corequisites:
ENGC 282
ENVR 290 Environmental Monitoring
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the environment, its monitoring and management. You will study air quality issues, water quality issues and their regulatory legislations. You will examine the technology available for environmental monitoring. You will develop hands-on skills by performing short air and water monitoring programs as a laboratory component. You will also learn some specific topics in the area of soil chemistry and toxicology.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
CHEM 178 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 179 Minimum Grade of 60
LABT 285 Analytical Instrumentation 4
The course builds upon material introduced LABT 284 (Analytical Instrumentation 3) and CHEM 191 (Organic Chemistry). It will assist you in developing advanced instrumental analysis techniques associated with elucidating molecular structures.
5.0
Credit Units
76.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
PROJ 289 Applied Research 1
The course provides an introduction to the skills needed to manage and complete an independent research topic. A participating industrial or government laboratory will select the topic. You will work with a chemist, chemical engineer or chemical technologist to design the experiments and manage the project.
9.0
Credit Units
140.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual
Prerequisites:
COMM 191 Minimum Grade of 60
and COMP 171 Minimum Grade of 60
and COMP 173 Minimum Grade of 60
and STAT 185 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 191 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 282 Minimum Grade of 60
and CHEM 284 Minimum Grade of 60
and ENGC 181 Minimum Grade of 60
and ENVR 183 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABT 183 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABT 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and LABT 287 Minimum Grade of 60
and MATH 289 Minimum Grade of 60
and PHYS 187 Minimum Grade of 60
and SFTY 185 Minimum Grade of 60
PROJ 290 Applied Research 2
You will use the knowledge acquired and skills developed in previous courses to prepare and present a technical report and PowerPoint presentation based on the experimental work you completed in PROJ 289 (Applied Research 1).
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Corequisites:
PROJ 289
Note
Each semester consists of major and minor subjects.
Full-time students must take all courses listed plus any other courses deemed necessary.
Applicants from industry are eligible to take any semester or part of any semester if they can demonstrate adequate background knowledge (this may require an entrance examination).
