Process Technology (PTEC), AAS

Location(s): Monroe Campus

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Program Total Credit Hours

Program Description

The Process Technology (PTEC) program prepares individuals to monitor and control the systems that run industrial plants. Operators gather information using instrumentation and lab equipment to maintain safe work areas and keep plants in compliance with regulatory requirements. Operators work both indoors and outdoors alongside engineers, chemists and other professionals. Operators use knowledge of computers, math, physics, and chemistry to keep industrial plants running safely and efficiently. They require strong communications skills, the ability to write, express views orally and listen in order to succeed at their jobs. Students transferring into the program must take a minimum of 12 hours of technical coursework at Louisiana Delta Community College to be eligible to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Process Technology. ATMAE Accredited. NAPTA Endorsed. Program Accreditation: The Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology is fully accredited by the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
CINS 101 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hour(s): 3
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credit Hour(s): 3
ENGL 102 - English Composition II Credit Hour(s): 3
ENGL 220 - Technical Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 110 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHSC 110 - Physical Science I Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
PHSC 100 - Physical Science I Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 101 - Intro to Process Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 131 - Process Instrumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 132 - Process Instrumentation II Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 161 - Equipment Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 203 - Safety Health & Environment Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 207 - Quality Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 242 - Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 243 - Operations/Capstone Credit Hour(s): 4
PTEC 244 - Troubleshooting Credit Hour(s): 3
PTEC 291 - Process Tech Internship Credit Hour(s): 3
SPCM 120 - Intro to Public Speaking Credit Hour(s): 3

Humanities Requirement (3 credit hours)

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

Humanities- Literature/History

Social/Behavioral Science Requirement (3 credit hours)

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

Social and Behavioral Science

Mission and Outcomes

Objective

Graduates of the Louisiana Delta Community College Process Technology program will be able to: (1) Work effectively as a team member and demonstrate that they can exhibit professional and Ethical behavior in the workforce. (2) Identify instrumentation and instrument systems used in processing industries. (3) Operate process technology equipment and systems as a process technician. (4) Practice environmental, safety and health guidelines as a process technician. (5) Demonstrate the application of quality concepts as a process technician.

Mission

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Process Technology is to train students to become process technicians who control and monitor the systems that run industrial plants.

Partners

Albemarle, ANGUS Chemical Company, Calumet Speciality Produtcs Parter, Eastman Chemical Company, Ergon, Gardner Denver Thomas, Golding Barge Lines, Graphi Packaging International, Hyrdro Extrusions, Drax Biomass