Chemical Engineering (2 + 2)

Associate Degree

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Overview

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Students wishing to pursue a degree in chemical engineering at a four-year institution should enroll in the AAS.EGRF degree. This is an engineering fundamentals degree that allows students to identify a concentration in chemical engineering and take classes in that specialized area.

This pathway presents basic chemical engineering courses. The program covers the theory of chemical systems, process principles, and organic chemistry. Students trained in this area are well prepared for more advanced study in chemical engineering at the bachelor's degree level.

Transferring

All of the courses in this program can be used toward both an associate degree and toward the first two years of a four-year engineering degree. The courses in this pathway are based on South Carolina’s Engineering Transfer Block so the courses should transfer to any institution in the state. However, all engineering programs are different, so students planning to transfer to any four-year institution are strongly urged to discuss the curriculum and transfer requirements with a representative of that institution early in their academic career at Midlands Technical College.

To transfer to the University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing, students must successfully complete each transfer course with grades of “C” or better and have an overall grade point average of at least 2.75. High school preparation for engineering should include a strong emphasis on mathematics, science, and basic English language skills. Students not meeting the requirements for entry into Mathematics 140 and English 101 will have preparatory work to complete that may extend the time required to complete the degree.

This associate degree pathway is part of the new MTC to UofSC Direct Transfer Tracks.

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Class Delivery Methods

View current courses offered via our online course directory.

On-Campus	Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual	100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid	Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online	100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.

Full Time Schedule
Part Time Schedule

Full Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (17 Credit Hours)	COL-101	College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success.	•	•	•	•	1
	ENG-101	English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.	•	•		•	3
	MAT-110	College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability.	•	•		•	3
	CHM-110	College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria.	•			•	4
	MAT-111	College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required)	•	•		•	3
	EGR-270	Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Engineering ID: EGR-270 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the applications of computers in engineering practices, including the use of an appropriate operating system, programming in a high level language, spread sheets, and word processing applications.	•				3
Semester 2 (14 Credit Hours)	ENG-102	English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included.	•	•		•	3
	MAT-140	Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Analytical Geometry and Calculus I ID: MAT-140 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric,and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. (Graphic calculator required)	•	•		•	4
	CHM-111	College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry.	•			•	4
	GEO-102	World Geography World Geography ID: GEO-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.	•	•		•	3
Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours)	MAT-141	Analytical Geometry and Calculus II Analytical Geometry and Calculus II ID: MAT-141 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series and improper integrals.(Graphic calculator required)	•			•	4
	CHM-211	Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I ID: CHM-211 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first in a sequence of courses that includes nomenclature, structure and properties, and reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry.	•			•	4
	EGR-280	Chemical Process Principles Chemical Process Principles ID: EGR-280 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of chemical process principles. Topics include material and energy balances in the chemical industry, including reactive and non-reactive systems. Properties of gases, liquids and solids are also emphasized.					3
	PHY-221	University Physics I University Physics I ID: PHY-221 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus based treatment of the following topics: vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory, and wave motion.			•	•	4
Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours)	PHY-222	University Physics II University Physics II ID: PHY-222 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of calculus based treatment of the following topics: thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and induction phenomena.			•	•	4
	EGR-266	Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamentals Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamentals ID: EGR-266 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics as applied to engineering systems. Definitions, work, heat, energy and first law analyses of systems and control volumes are included.	•	•			3
	CHM-212	Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II ID: CHM-212 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of basic organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure and properties, reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and spectroscopy.	•			•	4
	MAT-240	Analytical Geometry and Calculus III Analytical Geometry and Calculus III ID: MAT-240 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and stokes' and green's theorems.	•			•	4
Semester 5 (16 Credit Hours)	EGR-268	Engineering Fluid Mechanics Engineering Fluid Mechanics ID: EGR-268 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the basic principles of fluid statics and dynamics, including conservation of mass, momentum, energy, similitude, dimensional analysis, open and closed channel flow, lift and drag forces, and an introduction to turbulent flow. Note: This course was developed as a transfer course for use at MTC due to an agreement with the UofSC.	•				3
	HIS-101	Western Civilization to 1689 Western Civilization to 1689 ID: HIS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.	•	•		•	3
	EGR-274	Engineering App of Numerical Methods Engineering App of Numerical Methods ID: EGR-274 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a calculus-based study of the application of numerical methods to the solution of engineering problems. Techniques include iterative solution techniques, methods of solving systems of equations, numerical integration, differentiation and graphical analysis.	•				3
	MAT-242	Differential Equations Differential Equations ID: MAT-242 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary non-linear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications; series; Laplace transform; and numerical methods.				•	4
	THE-101	Intro. to Theatre Intro. to Theatre ID: THE-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history, and production.	•	•	•	•	3
				Total Credit Hours		77
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$14,476.00 Not including fees and equipment

Part Time Schedule

Semester	Course ID	Course Title	Classroom	Online	Hybrid	Virtual	Credits
Semester 1 (7 Credit Hours)	COL-101	College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success.	•	•	•	•	1
	ENG-101	English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.	•	•		•	3
	MAT-110	College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability.	•	•		•	3
Semester 2 (10 Credit Hours)	CHM-110	College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria.	•			•	4
	MAT-111	College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required)	•	•		•	3
	EGR-270	Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Engineering ID: EGR-270 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the applications of computers in engineering practices, including the use of an appropriate operating system, programming in a high level language, spread sheets, and word processing applications.	•				3
Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours)	ENG-102	English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included.	•	•		•	3
Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours)	MAT-140	Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Analytical Geometry and Calculus I ID: MAT-140 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric,and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. (Graphic calculator required)	•	•		•	4
Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours)	CHM-111	College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry.	•			•	4
Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours)	GEO-102	World Geography World Geography ID: GEO-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes a geographic analysis of the regions of the world, i.e., North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic and political systems.	•	•		•	3
Semester 5 (8 Credit Hours)	MAT-141	Analytical Geometry and Calculus II Analytical Geometry and Calculus II ID: MAT-141 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series and improper integrals.(Graphic calculator required)	•			•	4
Semester 5 (8 Credit Hours)	CHM-211	Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I ID: CHM-211 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first in a sequence of courses that includes nomenclature, structure and properties, and reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry.	•			•	4
Semester 6 (7 Credit Hours)	EGR-280	Chemical Process Principles Chemical Process Principles ID: EGR-280 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of chemical process principles. Topics include material and energy balances in the chemical industry, including reactive and non-reactive systems. Properties of gases, liquids and solids are also emphasized.					3
Semester 6 (7 Credit Hours)	PHY-221	University Physics I University Physics I ID: PHY-221 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus based treatment of the following topics: vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory, and wave motion.			•	•	4
Semester 7 (7 Credit Hours)	PHY-222	University Physics II University Physics II ID: PHY-222 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of calculus based treatment of the following topics: thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and induction phenomena.			•	•	4
Semester 7 (7 Credit Hours)	EGR-266	Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamentals Engineering Thermodynamics Fundamentals ID: EGR-266 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics as applied to engineering systems. Definitions, work, heat, energy and first law analyses of systems and control volumes are included.	•	•			3
Semester 8 (8 Credit Hours)	CHM-212	Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II ID: CHM-212 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of basic organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure and properties, reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and spectroscopy.	•			•	4
Semester 8 (8 Credit Hours)	MAT-240	Analytical Geometry and Calculus III Analytical Geometry and Calculus III ID: MAT-240 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and stokes' and green's theorems.	•			•	4
Semester 9 (6 Credit Hours)	EGR-268	Engineering Fluid Mechanics Engineering Fluid Mechanics ID: EGR-268 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the basic principles of fluid statics and dynamics, including conservation of mass, momentum, energy, similitude, dimensional analysis, open and closed channel flow, lift and drag forces, and an introduction to turbulent flow. Note: This course was developed as a transfer course for use at MTC due to an agreement with the UofSC.	•				3
Semester 9 (6 Credit Hours)	HIS-101	Western Civilization to 1689 Western Civilization to 1689 ID: HIS-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from ancient times to 1689, including the major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors shaping western cultural tradition.	•	•		•	3
Semester 10 (10 Credit Hours)	EGR-274	Engineering App of Numerical Methods Engineering App of Numerical Methods ID: EGR-274 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a calculus-based study of the application of numerical methods to the solution of engineering problems. Techniques include iterative solution techniques, methods of solving systems of equations, numerical integration, differentiation and graphical analysis.	•				3
	MAT-242	Differential Equations Differential Equations ID: MAT-242 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: solution of linear and elementary non-linear differential equations by standard methods with sufficient linear algebra to solve systems; applications; series; Laplace transform; and numerical methods.				•	4
	THE-101	Intro. to Theatre Intro. to Theatre ID: THE-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history, and production.	•	•	•	•	3
				Total Credit Hours		77
				Estimated Cost Financial Aid		$14,476.00 Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Chemical Engineer

Chemical engineers develop and design chemical manufacturing processes. Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products.

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$84,092

According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

Manufacturing Plants

What’s next after I complete this program?

Pursue a 4-Year Degree

Students who graduate with this degree can go on to pursue a 4-year degree in chemical engineering at the University of South Carolina Columbia, as a student in the College of Engineering and Computing.

MTC offers the first two years of four-year programs in engineering, as part of a formal “2 + 2” agreement with the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina.

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