Prerequisite PTAC Cat14 15 Rev 09302014
PTAC 1302 Introduction To Process
Technology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduction to chemical and refinery plant
operations. Topics include process technician
duties, responsibilities and expectations, plant
organizations, plant process and utility systems,
and the physical and mental requirements of the
process technician.
PTAC 1308 Safety, Health, and
Environment I
Prerequisite: none
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Development of knowledge and skills to reinforce
the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and
environmentally sound work habits. Emphasis
on safety, health, and environmental issues in
the performance of all job tasks and regulatory
compliance issues.
PTAC 1332 Process Instrumentation I
Prerequisites: PTAC 1308, PTAC 1302 and MATH 1314 or
Department Approval
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Study of the instruments and instrument systems
used in the process industry including terminology,
primary variables, symbology, control loops, and
basic troubleshooting.
PTAC 1350 Industrial Economics
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Examination of the profitability factors of plant
operations including personnel and business
strategies.
PTAC 1354 Industrial Processes
Prerequisites: PTAC 1302 and PTAC 1308;
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Study of the processes employed in process plant
operations.
PTAC 1410 Process Technology I Equipment
Prerequisite: PTAC 1302, PTAC 1308 and MATH 1314 or
Department Approval Department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Instruction in the use of common process
equipment.
PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality
Prerequisites: PTAC 1302 and MATH 1314
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Study of the background and application of quality
concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools,
and economics and continuous improvement.
PTAC 2420 Process Technology II Systems
Prerequisite: PTAC 1332, SCIT 1414, SCIT 1418, PTAC 1410 or Department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Study of the interrelation of process equipment
and process systems including related scientific
principles.
PTAC 2438 Process Technology III Operations
Prerequisite: PTAC 2420
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
This course combines systems into operational
processes with emphasis on operations under
various conditions.
PTAC 2446 Process Troubleshooting
Prerequisite: PTAC 2420 or
Department Approval
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting
techniques, procedures, and methods used to
solve process problems. Topics include application
of data collection and analysis, cause effect
relationships, and reasoning.
New added 10232014
PTAC 2386 Internship - Process Technology/Technician
Prerequisite: PTAC 2420 or Department Approval
Credit: 3 (18 lab)
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed
by the college and the employer.