Environmental Technology
Short Term Technical Certificate - Curriculum Code 7153
Environmental technicians are employed in research, testing and quality control of a wide range of products, including petroleum, plastics, pharmaceuticals and semi-conductors. This one-year certificate program prepares students to function as technicians in either public or private laboratories, where they perform tasks such as environmental sample collection and monitoring, instrument calibration, report writing and data mangement. Students will learn a strong set of technical skills where they analyze various materials using standard procedures and insturmental procedures. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.
| Fall Semester (First Year) |
| BIOG 165 |
Introduction to Ecology |
3 |
| CHMY 171 |
General Chemistry I > |
5 |
| ENGL 161 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| MTHM 168 |
Statistics > |
4 |
| SDEV 101 |
College 101 ^ |
1 |
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| Spring Semester |
| CHMY 172 |
General Chemistry II > |
5 |
| ENGL 164 |
College Composition II with Technical Topics > |
3 |
| URBS 151G |
Introduction to Urban Studies |
3 |
| ** Arts and Humanities elective |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours: 29 |
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1. > Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
2. * Recitation hour included.
3. ** Arts and Humanities elective: Studetns can choose classes from the Ohio Transfer Module.
4. ^ A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 more credit hours.