- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Washington County Technology Center
This degree provides training for entry-level employees in a variety of continuous process operating plants. These would include ethanol and biodiesel plants along with other bio-processing industries. A complete power plant operations option is also available. Graduates are trained to operate and maintain process plants and power generating plants. Contact an advisor or counselor for details about these learning opportunities.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 31.5 |
| Major Requirements | 41.0 |
| Option Requirements | 24.0 - 35.5 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 96.5 - 108.0 |
General Education Requirements - 31.5 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
ENGL 1220 Technical Writing
|
4.5 |
| ENGL 1240 Oral and Written Reports | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| MATH 1240 Applied Mathematics | 4.5 |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| MATH 1410 Statistics is required for NEI option. | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Process Operations Technology - 41.0 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INCT 1000 Industrial Safety and Health | 4.5 |
| INCT 1302 Stationary Engineering I | 3.0 |
| INCT 2060 Mechanical Power Systems | 4.5 |
| INCT 2070 Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3.5 |
| INCT 2302 Stationary Engineering II | 4.0 |
| PHYS 1010 Applied Physics | 4.5 |
| PROT 1100 Process Instrumentation and Control | 4.5 |
| PROT 1110 Reading and Understanding Process Diagrams | 2.0 |
| PROT 1250 Basic Electricity for Power and Process | 6.0 |
| WORK 1401 Employability Skills for Process, Power, and Energy-Related Fields | 4.5 |
Option Requirements for Process Operations Technology
The Process Operations Technology option(s) are available in the areas listed below.
- Bio-Processing Option (PRBPO)
- 24.5 credit hours
- Nuclear Power Plant Non-Licensed Operator Option (PRPPO)
- 35.5 credit hours
- Power Plant Option (PRPNO)
- 24.0 credit hours
Go to Bio-Processing - 24.5 credit hrs.
Go to Nuclear Power Plant Non-Licensed Operator - 35.5 credit hrs.
Go to Power Plant - 24.0 credit hrs.