Process Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Process Technology Program offers courses that prepare students to become process technicians in the refining, petrochemical, polymers, plastics, pulp/paper industries, power generation, oil and gas production, food and other process industries. Technical knowledge and skills are gained in areas such as operating equipment, instrumentation systems, process systems, safety, quality control, process troubleshooting and computer applications. The program provides hands-on training in the classroom and laboratory environments.

Outcomes

Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.

Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.

Describe the principles of quality control.

Diagram the process control elements in a control loop.

Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards.

Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.

Recommended Program of Study

First Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
ITSC 1401	Introduction to Computers🖱	4:3:2
PTAC 1302	Introduction to Process Technology	3:2:2
PTAC 1408	Safety, Health Environment I	4:4:0
PTAC 1410	Process Technology I - Equipment	4:3:2

Second Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
PTAC 2314	Principles of Quality	3:3:0
PTAC 2420	Process Technology II-Systems	4:3:2
PTAC 1432	Process Instrumentation I	4:3:2
SCIT 1418	Applied Physics	4:3:2

Third Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
	Humanities/Fine Arts Course	3:3:0
SPCH 1315	Public Speaking🖱	3:3:0
PTAC 2336	Process Instrumentation II	3:2:2
ENGL 2311	Technical Writing	3:3:0
MATH 1332	Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)🖱	3:3:0

Fourth Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
	Social/Behavioral Science Course	3
PTAC 2438	Process Technology III - Operations	4:3:2
	Or
PTAC 2487	Internship - Process Technology/Technician	4:0:20
PTAC 2446	Process Troubleshooting	4:3:2
SCIT 1494	Special Topics in Chemistry, General	4:3:2