Scientific Glass Technology
Associate in Applied ScienceThe only program of its kind in the nation, Scientific Glass Technology combines classroom study and hands-on laboratory techniques, technical drawing and advanced fabrication. Students develop a solid understanding of scientific glassblowing so they are able to fabricate apparatus according to technical specifications.
Scientific Glass Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Scientific glassblowers create glass apparatus for scientific research in laboratories, universities, and industry; they play a vital role in diverse avenues of inquiry. Some of the fields and industries served by this unique skill include aerospace, biological research, chemical and mechanical engineering, earth sciences, electro-optical systems, food science, medical and pharmaceutical development and production, physics, semi-conductor production, communications, and so much more.
SCC’s Scientific Glass Technology combines classroom study and hands-on laboratory techniques, technical drawing and advanced fabrication. Students develop a solid understanding of scientific glassblowing so that they are able to fabricate apparatus according to technical specifications. The curriculum has been designed so that the classroom based courses are supportive to the educational outcomes we strive for with this program.
Graduates of Salem Community College have earned positions at a variety of employers including Proctor and Gamble, 3M, GE Global Research, Chemglass Life Sciences, Pope Scientific, Cannon Instruments, Meggitt PLC, Phillips Healthcare, L-3 Communications, the University of Notre Dame, Syracuse University, Cal Tech Institute, Temple University, the University of Botswana, the Australian National University, the Savannah River Nuclear Site, the National Institute of Health, Argonne National Laboratory… among numerous others. Employers reach out to SCC directly for candidates for employment.
Upon successfully completing this program, students should be able to:
- utilize and improve skills to fabricate more intricately designed glass apparatus;
- fabricate functional apparatus according to research and industrial technical specifications;
- demonstrate the ability to produce, read and understand glass shop drawings; and
- demonstrate knowledge of function of individual glass apparatus as well as chemical systems
“Use all of the teachers, not just the ones whose class you’re taking. They all have a wealth of knowledge and each one can teach you different things that you might not learn otherwise. And once you get that knowledge, use it!”
~ Cameron Ure, Scientific Glass, 2023
| FIRST SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| FNA120 | Cold Glass Assemblage and Surface Treatment | 3 | $382.00 | $615.00 | $997.00 |
| SGT113 | Introduction to Scientific Glass | 6 | $546.00 | $1194.00 | $1740.00 |
| MAT-ELEC-3CR | 3 Credit Math Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Subtotal: $3,967.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| BUS102 | Introduction to Business | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| ENG122 | Business and Occupational Writing | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| SGT114 | Basic Apparatus Fabrication | 6 | $546.00 | $1194.00 | $1740.00 |
| SGT115 | Technical Drawing and CAD for Glassblowers | 3 | $108.00 | $615.00 | $723.00 |
| Subtotal: $3,693.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| BUS212 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| CHM130 | Basic and Organic Chemistry | 3 | $108.00 | $615.00 | $723.00 |
| SGT210 | Advanced Fabrication I | 6 | $600.00 | $1194.00 | $1794.00 |
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Subtotal: $3,747.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | FEES | TUITION | TOTAL |
| CHM108 | Organic Chemistry for Glassblowers | 4 | $144.00 | $820.00 | $964.00 |
| SGT211 | Advanced Fabrication II | 6 | $600.00 | $1194.00 | $1794.00 |
| SOC-ELEC | Social Science Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| OPE-ELEC | Open Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Subtotal: $3,988.00* | |||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
Total Program Cost: $15,395.00*
* - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.