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 | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities | See the General Education Courses page of the Catalog for eligible Humanities courses. HIST 1042 History of Oil and Gas Preferred | 3 |
| CHEM 1100 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 1100 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1110 | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Social Sciences | ECON 2010 or ECON 2020 | 3 |
| 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 1010 | Introduction to Process Technology | 3 |
| PTEC 1030 | Industrial and Plant Safety | 3 |
| PTEC 1310 |
Process Instrumentation I |
4 |
| PTEC 1610 | Process Technology I: Equipment | 4 |
| PTEC 2420 | Process Technology II: Systems | 4 |
| PTEC 2430 | Process Technology III: Operations | 4 |
|
PTEC 2070 |
Quality Control | 3 |
| PTEC 2630 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| PTEC 2440 | Process Troubleshooting | 3 |
| PTEC 2910 | Internship | 3 |
| Subtotal | 34 | |
Enrichment Course
Electives must be selected with advisor.
| COURSE RUBRIC | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 1150 | Survey of Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 2520 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
|
TOTAL HOURS |
60 |