Applied Laboratory Science Technology (ALST)
AS Degree Applied Laboratory Science · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
Chemistry Department
This program provides theoretical and technical training to prepare students for employment as entry-level chemical technicians in fields such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, analytical chemistry, water quality, and research and development. The program includes a broad-based overview of workforce options and emphasizes development of analytical skills, instrument proficiency, critical thinking, and troubleshooting of experimental designs and outcomes.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 10 | Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement | 3 |
| CHEM 20 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| orCHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| CHEM 51 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| orCHEM 51H | General Chemistry II - Honors | |
| Choose six or seven units from the following: | 6-7 | |
| COMM 26 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| orCOMM 26H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | |
| MICR 22 | Microbiology | |
| PHIL 12 | Introduction to Ethics | |
| orPHIL 12H | Introduction to Ethics - Honors | |
| Total Units | 24-25 | |
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems.
- troubleshoot experimental designs and outcomes.
- perform entry-level chemical technician duties such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, water quality, and R&D.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.