ProgramCIP 41.0303

Chemical Process Technology

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills to the operation of chemical processing equipment in industries such as chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and waste water treatment. Includes instruction in mathematics, chemistry, and physics; computer applications; chemical and refinery plant operations, processes, and equipment; safety, health, and environment; instrumentation; troubleshooting; and applications to specific industries.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Chemical Process Technology.