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-Student demonstrates an understanding of the safety, health, 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:
- Dependability
- Quality of work
- Work attitude
- Adaptability
- Human Relations Skills
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| or ENGL 1009 | Intensive English Comp I | |
| MATH 1300 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 1299 | Coll. Algebra w/ Support | |
| Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CHEM 1100 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 1100 | General Physics I | 3 |
| or PHSC 1000 | Physical Science | |
| PHYS 1110 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHSC 1100 | Physical Science I Lab | |
| ECON 2000 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON 2020 | Macroeconomics | |
| Major Courses 3 | ||
| PTEC 1010 | Intro to Process Technology | 3 |
| INDT 1030 | Industrial & Plant Safety | 3 |
| PTEC 1330 | Process Instrumentation | 2 |
| PTEC 1331 | Process Instrumentation Lab | 2 |
| PTEC 1630 | Process Equipment | 2 |
| PTEC 1631 | Process Equipment Lab | 2 |
| INDT 2070 | Quality Control | 3 |
| PTEC 2420 | Process Technology II:Systems | 3 |
| PTEC 2421 | Process Tech II: Systems Lab | 1 |
| PTEC 2430 | Process Tech III: Operations | 2 |
| PTEC 2431 | Process Tech III:OperationsLab | 2 |
| PTEC 2630 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| PTEC 2440 | Process Troubleshooting | 3 |
| PTEC 2910 | Process Technology Internship | 3 |
| Enrichment Courses 4 | ||
| BUSN 1150 | Survey of Microcomputer App | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Job Readiness Skills | ||
SPCH course | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Must earn a grade of “C” or better. |
| 2 | HIST 1042 History of Oil preferred. |
| 3 | Must earn a grade of “C” or better in each. At least eighteen (18) credit hours must be earned in residence. |
| 4 | Electives must be selected with advisor. |