Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology
The Process Technology (PTEC Concentration) program prepares graduates to work as process technicians in refineries, chemical plants, and related industries.
Program Outcomes:
- Safety, Health, and Environment-Demonstrates; Student applies an understanding of the safety, healthy, and environmental policy and exhibits this behavior. Applies safe work practices.
- Mechanical Aptitude-Student demonstrates an understanding of the maintenance and operation of process equipment. Applies the reasoning behind proper equipment line up, safety, and process concerns while operating process equipment.
- Technical Ability-Student demonstrates an understanding of the technical aspects of the process technology. Applies skills and knowledge systems and troubleshooting ability.
- Communication-Student demonstrates and applies communicating clearly, effectively, and concisely in both verbal and written form, including the ability to interpret and carry out SOP and EOP.
- Work Ethics-Student demonstrates and applies the following work ethics: a) Dependability, b) Quality of work, c) Work attitude, d) Adaptability, e) Human Relations Skills
General Education Requirements
| COURSE RUBRIC | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I (Must Earn a Grade of C) | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Social Sciences | ECON 2000 or ECON 2020 preferred | 3 |
| Humanities | History of Oil preferred | 3 |
| CHEM 1100 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| PHSC 1100 or PHYS 1100 | Physical Science I or General Physics I | 3 |
| PHSC 1110 or PHYS 1110 | Physical Science I Lab or General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Subtotal | 20 | |
Major Course
Must earn a grade of “C” or better in each. At least eighteen (18) credit hours must be earned in residence.
| COURSE RUBRIC | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| PTEC or INDT 1010 | Introduction to Process Technology | 3 |
| PTEC or INDT 1030 | Industrial and Plant Safety | 3 |
| PTEC 1330 |
Process Instrumentation |
2 |
| PTEC 1331 | Process Instrumentation Lab | 2 |
| PTEC 1630 or INDT 1610 | Process Equipment | 2 |
| PTEC 1631 | Process Equipment Lab | 2 |
|
PTEC or INDT 2070 |
Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| PTEC or INDT 2420 | Process Systems | 3 |
| PTEC 2421 | Process Systems Lab | 1 |
| PTEC or INDT 2430 | Process Operations | 2 |
|
PTEC 2431 |
Process Operations Lab | 2 |
| PTEC or INDT 2630 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| PTEC or INDT 2440 | Process Troubleshooting | 3 |
| PTEC or INDT 2910 | Process Technology Internship | 3 |
| Subtotal | 34 | |
Enrichment Course
Electives must be selected with advisor.
| COURSE RUBRIC | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 1150 | Survey of Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| BUSN 2400 or PTEC 2900 | Business Communications or Job Readiness Skills | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
|
TOTAL HOURS | 60 | |
|---|---|---|