Scientific Glass Technology
Associate in Applied SciencePrepare for an exciting career in the biological and chemical sciences. Every day, scientific advances and breakthroughs are being made, and you can be at the forefront. With our expert faculty, state of the art labs and passion for science, our program prepares you with the scientific fundamentals and principles required to pursue advanced studies. Science is a fast-growing and exciting field filled with discovery – be a part of it today!
Our Biology/Chemistry program prepares you for advanced studies or specialization at a 4-year institution. Students who obtain an Associate’s Degree may pursue careers such as, but not limited to, biological or chemical technicians.
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:
- aero space
- biological research
- chemical and mechanical engineering
- earth science
- electro-optical systems
- food science
- medical and pharmaceutical
- physics
- semi-conductor
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.
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
| 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.