Applied Laboratory Science Technology (ALST) (AS Degree S0307)
Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0307
This program provides theoretical and technical training to prepare students for employment as entry-level chemical technicians in fields such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, analytical chemistry, water quality, and research and development. The program includes a broad-based overview of workforce options and emphasizes development of analytical skills, instrument proficiency, critical thinking, and troubleshooting of experimental designs and outcomes.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 10 | Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement | 3 |
| CHEM 20 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| or CHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| CHEM 51 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Choose six or seven units from the following: | 6-7 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
or PHIL 12H | Introduction to Ethics - Honors | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
or SPCH 26H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | |
| Total Units | 24-25 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems.
- troubleshoot experimental designs and outcomes.
- perform entry-level chemical technician duties such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, water quality, and R&D.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 40 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 5 |
| BUSM 10 | Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement | 3 |
| A/AS MATH | 3 | |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| Units | 11.5 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| AA/S elective to reach 60 degree units-graduation 0 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 51 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| MICR 22 OR PHIL 12 OR SPCH 26 3 | ||
| Units | 8 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 20 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry | 5 |
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| Applied Laboratory Science AS S0307 7 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| MICR 22 OR PHIL 12 OR SPCH 26 3 | ||
| Units | 8 | |
| Total Units | 55.5 | |
