Chemical Technology: Process Operations Option

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond.  They provide the knowledge and skills upon which the other courses will build.  Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not 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
• PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology Credit Hours: 3
• PTAC 1308 - Safety, Health, and Environment I Credit Hours: 3 OR OSHT 1301 Introduction to Safety and Health  
• PTAC 1432 - Process Instrumentation I Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 1305 - Introductory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 1105 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
• CTEC 1401 - Applied Petrochemical Technology (Technical Physics) Credit Hours: 4 OR PHYS 1301 /PHYS 1101   ¹

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.

• MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 ¹
• ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
• PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I- Equipment Credit Hours: 4
• PTAC 2314 - Principles of Quality Credit Hours: 3
• PTAC 2420 - Process Technology II - Systems 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.

• PTAC 2386 - Internship I - Process Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 3 ^{2 3}
• PTAC 2387 - Internship II - Process Technology/Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR ENER 1240  ²
• PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III - Operations Credit Hours: 4
• PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 4
• CTEC 1391 - Special Topics - Process Systems Simulation Credit Hours: 3

Notes

1. Students who plan to take PHYS 1301  should take MATH 1314  as their math requirement. The PHYS 1301  /MATH 1314  option is recommended for students who plan to pursue a four-year degree.

2. Internship positions will be provided when available, but otherwise the student must obtain their own employment which is applicable to either plant or laboratory operations.  Students may register in only one internship class per semester.

3. Approved Internship I electives may be chosen from PTAC 1454  OR CTEC 1441