Environmental Chemical Engineering Technology

Program Overview

Sheridan's Chemical Engineering Technology – Environmental program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges. Through courses in environmental science, chemical engineering, and analytical chemistry, graduates are prepared for careers in environmental analysis, enforcement, and industrial operations. The program emphasizes the use of chemical engineering principles to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Chemical Engineering Technology – Environmental advanced diploma program from Sheridan prepares students for specialized careers in environmental science, the environmental industry, the chemical industry, and the laboratory. The program offers a rigorous environmental college education that includes courses in: • Solid waste, air pollution and wastewater treatment. • Environmental audit. • Environmental regulations and laws. • Instrumental analysis and analytical chemistry. • Design and operation of chemical processes. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to use chemical engineering to ensure a safe, healthy environment.

Outline:

Semester 1:

• Applied Chemistry 1 • Lab Techniques • Electricity 1 • Introductory Mathematics for Chemical Sciences • Occupational Health & Safety • General Education Elective

Semester 2:

• Applied Chemistry 2 • Microbiology • Introduction to Chemical and Environmental Engineering Processes • Physics for Chemical Sciences • Intermediate Mathematics for Chemical Sciences • Wastewater Treatment

Semester 3:

• Analytical Chemistry • Organic Chemistry 1 • Chemistry in Industry • Instrumental Analysis 1 • Differential Calculus • General Education Elective

Semester 4:

• Instrumentation & Process Control • Organic Chemistry 2 • Inorganic Chemistry • Instrumental Analysis 2 • Integral Calculus • Creative Thinking: Theory and Practice

Semester 5:

• Unit Operations 1 • Physical Chemistry 1 • Technical Report 1 • Biochemistry • Statistics • Solid Waste Treatment • Work-Term and Career Preparation – Diploma

Semester 6:

• Unit Operations 2 • Physical Chemistry 2 • Chemical Process Industries • Air Pollution Chemistry • Environmental Audit • Environmental Regulations • General Education Elective

Careers:

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Technology – Environmental program are prepared for careers in a variety of environmental fields, including: • Laboratories for environmental analysis, research and development, or quality control. • Environmental enforcement. • Operations of environmental and industrial processes. • Technical service and sales for chemical supplies. With experience, graduates may move to supervisory and management positions.