Science and Engineering Technology Associate of Science Degree

Program Overview

Major ID: 396S

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

The Science and Engineering Technology degree is designed for students who are seeking employment in a science laboratory and/or who are seeking to transfer to a four-year program.

Career Opportunities

Science and Engineering Technicians and Technologists work in many aspects of the laboratory industry from basic research to clean room facilities. They work in a variety of sub-fields, such as biotechnology, microbiology, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical research, chemical technology, science manufacturing, and materials engineering. Technicians operate many kinds of equipment and instrumentation, prepare samples for processing, monitor commercial production, test for product quality, and collect and analyze samples. They conduct a variety of laboratory procedures, from routine laboratory procedures to complex research projects. Students in this program take core courses in research and instrumentation and chose one of the three specialized tracks; biology, chemistry, or engineering. A solid background in science and math along with the skills in using advanced equipment is vital for success as a Science and Engineering Technician or Technologist.

Program Outcomes

1. Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret the results.
2. Operate and safely use instrumentation in science and engineering laboratories.
3. Act professionally and with ethical responsibility.
4. Communicate the results of experiments using appropriate mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles.
5. Solve science technology problems within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Faculty

Simran Chahal
harsimranjit.chahal@saintpaul.edu

Travis Mills
travis.mills@saintpaul.edu

Pam Schumacher
pam.schumacher@saintpaul.edu

Penny Starkey
penny.starkey@saintpaul.edu

Kristyn VanderWaal Mills
Kristyn.VanderWaalMills@saintpaul.edu