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Ministry-approved title: Chemical Engineering Technology
Chemical Engineering Technology is at the core of our evolving world to meet the growing needs for innovation in products, processes and materials. Renewable fuels, process simulation and analysis and development of chemical products all have one thing in common: the chemical engineering technologist.
This program focuses on the tools used to support these innovations including process analysis, nuclear physics and analytical testing using instrumentation. Gain first-hand experience in our fully equipped Analytical Instrumentation laboratory and through an 80-hour field placement.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
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Chemical engineering technology is about creating value through chemical conversions, from lab-scale processes to optimizing full plant operations. Applications include nuclear industry, manufacturing of purified metals, water treatment operations, material coatings and sustainable fuel sources. Chemical engineering technologists play a role in each of these areas, and this program prepares career-ready graduates for these fields.
This program will give you hands-on experience and a solid background in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, nuclear physics and instrumental analysis including chromatography and spectroscopy, and process control and sustainability. Working alone and in teams, first-hand experience is emphasized through our fully equipped Analytical Instrumentation laboratory as well as process development and simulation. The core of the program will give you training and experience in the handling, analyzing, monitoring, processing and properties of a wide variety of chemicals.
Safety and environmental compliance are both emphasized in the program. An 80-hour field placement provides valuable contacts and experience.
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Your learning experience will be complemented by an 80-hour field placement, which will enable you to utilize your newly acquired skills and gain valuable industry-related experience.
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:
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To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.
Processor: i5 RAM: 8GB Storage: 256GB SSD Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1 Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version) Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter Camera: Webcam/built-in camera Internet connection
Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the Faculty office.
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