Process Technology - PT2, AAS

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The field of process technology appeals to people who enjoy the challenges involved in using advanced computer technology and instrumentation to operate a variety of equipment systems and industrial processes.

Process technicians gather information using instruments that monitor process conditions such as pressure, temperature, level, analytical and flow rates. They operate equipment to keep their plants running safely and efficiently, along with ensuring the efficient production of products that meet customer specifications.

As a process technician or operator, you may work both indoors and outdoors alongside chemical engineers, maintenance personnel, and other professionals. You will be expected to use your knowledge of computers, math, physics, and chemistry to monitor and troubleshoot plant operations. Strong communication skills are also required, as you will need the ability to write, give oral presentations, and exercise effective listening skills in order to succeed as a process technician.

First Semester

PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology Credits: 3
PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I: Equipment Credits: 4
TECM - Technical Math Credits: 3
or
MATH - 3 - - Math Credits: 3
PTAC 1332 - Process Instrumentation I Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total: 16 SCH

Second Semester

ENGL - Communication Credits: 3 ♦
PTAC 1308 - Safety, Health, and Environment I Credits: 3
PTAC 2420 - Process Technology II: Systems Credits: 4
Social Behavioral Science/History/Government Political Science Credits: 3 ♦
SCIT 1414 - Applied General Chemistry I Credits: 4

Total: 17 SCH

Third Semester

SPCH - Oral Communication Credits: 3 ♦
PTAC 2314 - Principles of Quality Credits: 3
PTAC 2438 - Process Technology III: Operations Credits: 4
PTAC 2346 - Process Troubleshooting Credits: 3

Total: 13 SCH

Fourth Semester

Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy and Culture Credits: 3 ♦
Physics Elective Credits: 4♦
CTEC 2445 - Unit Operations Credits: 4 ►
Guided Technical Elective Credits: 3

Total: 14 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for Degree = 60

* Approved Electives: Technical electives include: OSHT, PTAC 2486 Internship, and others as approved by Division Chair.

Note: Students must complete 50% of technical courses at Lee College in order to receive a certificate or AAS degree. The Capstone Experience must be completed at Lee College.

Note: To be eligible for a program-related internship a student must have completed 25 credit hours of program specific courses and have a 2.5 GPA and/or by approval of Division Chair.

► Students should plan to take the capstone course in their last semester and should speak with their advisor prior to registering for the final semester.

♦ Core curriculum course.