Industrial Chemistry Technology (ICT)

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Industrial Chemistry Technology ICT

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, Health Sciences, Natural Resources and Agriscience

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
This degree requires completion of the General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree. Details of these requirements are delineated on the General Education website. Courses listed below as program/major required courses with the indicators: C, S, Z, R, G, may also be used to satisfy some of these general education requirements.
Program
CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1 *Z	5
CHEM 122	General Chemistry 2 *Z	5
CHEM 321	Organic Chemistry 1*Z	5
CHEM 322	Organic Chemistry 2*Z	5
CHEM 231	Quantitative Analysis *Z	4
CHEM 317	Instrumental Analysis *Z	3
CHEM 140	Orientation to Ind Chem Tech	2
CHEM 145	Safety & the Chemical Laboratory	2
CHEM 240	Industrial Chemical Calculations	2
CHEM 245	Chem Manufacturing & Analysis	4
ISYS 105	Intro Micro Sys & Software	3
MATH 120	Trigonometry	3
PHYS 211	Introductory Physics	4
PHYS 212	Introductory Physics 2*Z	4

Why Choose Industrial Chemistry Technology?

Students in the Industrial Chemistry Technology program are trained in general, organic, analytical and instrumental chemistry. In addition, specialty classes focus on the chemical industry, safety issues and statistical process control.

All classes are taught by faculty with many years of experience in industrial chemistry. The Ferris Industrial Chemistry Technology program is one of only a few such programs approved by the American Chemical Society.

Get a Great Job

Industries throughout Michigan and the Midwest are using increasingly sophisticated chemical procedures. Consequently, industrial leaders are becoming more concerned about health hazards and safety factors. These companies need better-trained chemistry technicians, and many managers seek Ferris graduates to fill the demand.

Graduates find jobs in a variety of industries, including chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, environmental, paint, food, automotive, petroleum and personal care products.

Admission Requirements

First year student admission is open to high school graduates (or equivalent) who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with educational backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of study. High school courses and grade point average, ACT composite score, and ACT reading and mathematics subscores will be considered in the admission and placement process. Transfer students must have at least 12 credits at the time of application with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA including an English and mathematics course, or they must provide their high school records and ACT scores for admission review.

Graduation Requirements

The Industrial Chemistry Technology program leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA overall. Students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website as well as all Industrial Chemistry Technology program coursework.

More Information

Department of Physical Sciences
Ferris State University
820 Campus Drive/ASC 3021
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2225
Phone: 231-591-2580