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Process Technology, A.A.S.

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(CIP 41.0301)

281-756-3744

Purpose: The Process Technology associate level program offers students core courses related to Process Operations that will prepare them to become process technicians in the refining, petrochemical, power generation, oil and gas production, food, and other process industries. Technical knowledge and skills will be gained in areas such as operating equipment, instrumentation systems, process systems, process troubleshooting and computer applications. The associate program will take four semesters to complete. Graduates from the program will be prepared for entry level employment as process technicians.

Program Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to ACC, entry into the Process Technology program requires basic proficiency in English, Reading, and Math.

First Year

First Semester (Fall)

PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology 3 Course Credits
PTAC 1308 - Safety, Health & Envir in Process Indust 3 Course Credits
TECM 1303 - Technical Mathematics 3 Course Credits
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester (Spring)

CTEC 1401 - Applied Petrochemical Technology 4 Course Credits
PTAC 1310 - Process Technology I - Equipment 3 Course Credits
PTAC 1332 - Process Instrumentation I 3 Course Credits
MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 Course Credits ^C⁺
or
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 13

Third Semester (Summer)

PTAC 2314 - Principles of Quality 3 Course Credits
PTAC 2420 - Process Technology II - Systems 4 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from Creative Arts Core Curriculum ⁺

or

Select 3 Course Credits fromLanguage, Philosophy & Culture Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 10

Second Year

First Semester (Fall)

PTAC 2436 - Process Instrumentation II 4 Course Credits
PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting 4 Course Credits
SCIT 1414 - Applied General Chemistry I 4 Course Credits ^C
or
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester (Spring)

CTEC 2333 - Comprehensive Studies in Chemical Tech 3 Course Credits ^*
or
PTAC 2386 - Internship Process Technology 3 Course Credits ^{* **}
PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III - Operations 4 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from Social and Behavioral Science Core Curriculum ⁺
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Course Credits ⁺
or
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 13

Total Credits Required for A.A.S. Process Technology Degree: 60

+ Denotes Core Requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

^* Capstone Course

^** Requires Department Chair approval.

^C Consult with Advisor - Students desiring to obtain a Baccalaureate degree should take suggested course(s)

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