Instrumentation Technology

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In Brazoria County, there are about 20 petrochemical companies that employ more than 14,000 individuals, making it the largest industry in our county. Instrument technicians are a central part of these petrochemical facilities. They work with instruments to monitor flow, level, pressure, temperature and chemical composition.

Instrument technicians design, install, repair and troubleshoot the control systems & instrumentation used in processing plants. Instrument technicians also work in the manufacturing and sales of control systems for the process industry.

Brazosport College classes provide hands-on labs with current instrumentation used in local industry. You will also work with instructors who have contacts in the field and who have real-life experience.

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Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not all of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework
Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 OR other college level MATH course
CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
INTC 1401 - Principles of Industrial Measurements Credit Hours: 4
PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I- Equipment Credit Hours: 4

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

INTC 1441 - Principles of Automatic Control Credit Hours: 4
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems (DOS/ Windows) Credit Hours: 3
INTC 1343 - Application of Industrial Automatic Control Credit Hours: 3
INTC 1457 - AC/DC Motor Control Credit Hours: 4
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credit Hours: 3 OR SPCH 1315 OR SPCH 1321
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
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Preparing for Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

INTC 2410 - Principles of Industrial Measurements II Credit Hours: 4
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies Credit Hours: 3
INTC 1315 - Final Control Elements Credit Hours: 3
INTC 2330 - Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3
ELPT 2319 - Programmable Logic Controllers I Credit Hours: 3
INTC 2333 - Instrumentation and Installation Credit Hours: 3

Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Certificate: 31 Credit Hours

INTC 1401 - Principles of Industrial Measurements Credit Hours: 4
INTC 1315 - Final Control Elements Credit Hours: 3
INTC 1457 - AC/DC Motor Control Credit Hours: 4
ELPT 2319 - Programmable Logic Controllers I Credit Hours: 3
INTC 1441 - Principles of Automatic Control Credit Hours: 4
INTC 2410 - Principles of Industrial Measurements II Credit Hours: 4
INTC 1343 - Application of Industrial Automatic Control Credit Hours: 3
INTC 2333 - Instrumentation and Installation Credit Hours: 3
INTC 2330 - Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3