The Process Technology Program offers students core courses related to the process operations industry that will prepare them to develop in their careers as safe, efficient and environmentally responsible Process Technicians. Students entering this program should realize that Process Operators generally work rotating shifts in both hot and cold environments, perform tasks requiring good mental and physical aptitude, climb tall structures and work with a variety of chemicals.
The Process Technology program is committed to serving the community and industry in partnership with a quality, industry-driven curriculum. The program will develop and supply a technically prepared workforce in the Operator profession for the petrochemical industry. In addition to developing technical knowledge regarding plant operations, Process Technology students will develop communication and team building skills throughout the program.
An advisory committee consisting of education and industry representatives meets regularly to review, provide feedback and direct improvements in the program.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology, students must have
- Completed the prescribed courses listed in this Catalog with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better,
- Passed each class listed in the prescribed course of study with a grade of “C” or better,
- Met any individually prescribed behavior or remediation-related requirements.
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Petrochemical Process Technology
Full-Time Student Schedule
Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
PTAC 1302 | Introduction to Process Technology | 3 |
PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Semester #2 | ||
CHEM 1405 | Introductory Chemistry I (Process Tech) /Occupational Safety)(030) | 4 |
PTAC 1310 | Process Technology I - Equipment | 3 |
PTAC 1308 | Safety, Health, and Environment I | 3 |
PHIL 2306 or HUMA 1301 |
Introduction to Ethics or Introduction to the Humanities I |
3 |
Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
Semester #3 | ||
PHYS 1401 or PHYS 1410 |
College Physics I or Applied Physics |
4 |
PTAC 1332 | Process Instrumentation I | 3 |
PTAC 1350 | Industrial Economics | 3 |
PTAC 2314 | Quality | 3 |
Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
Semester #4 | ||
PTAC 2420 | Process Technology II - Systems | 4 |
PTAC 1354 | Industrial Processes | 3 |
Select from one of the following: | 3 | |
Public Speaking | ||
Business & Professional Communication | ||
Business Report Writing and Correspondence | ||
PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
Semester Credit Hours | 11 | |
Semester #5 | ||
PTAC 2346 | Process Troubleshooting | 3 |
PTAC 2438 | Process Technology III - Operations | 4 |
CTEC 2445 | Unit Operations | 4 |
Semester Credit Hours | 11 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 |