Process Technology, Associate of Arts Degree
Banner Code: 3_AA_PTEC
Control Number: 18719
Financial Aid Eligible
The courses offered to obtain this award will give the students the basic skills needed to obtain an entry-level Process Technician position within a variety of industrial fields. Process technology involves every aspect of chemical processing: extracting and refining chemicals such as oil and natural gas, refining and monitoring them.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Comply with environmental and safety regulations.
- Safely operate process equipment.
- Measure and control a process.
- Work as a team member.
Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PTEC C110 | Introduction to Process Technology | 3 |
| PTEC C111 | Health, Safety, and Environment | 3 |
| PTEC C112 | Quality Management | 1.5 |
| PTEC C113 | Process Technology 1: Equipment | 3 |
| PTEC C114 | Process Technology 2: Systems | 3 |
| PTEC C115 | Process Technology 3: Operations | 3 |
| PTEC C116 | Instrumentation 1 | 3 |
| PTEC C117 | Instrumentation 2 | 3 |
| CIS C100 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| Units Required for Major | 25.5 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Local General Education or CalGETC pattern | Varies |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |