Process Technology
Credit Courses
PTEC C1103 Units (54 lecture hours)
Introduction to Process Technology
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Introduction to Process Technology provides an overview of various process industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical), basic chemistry, basic physics, safety, health, environment and security, quality, teams, process drawings, and process equipment. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C110
PTEC C1113 Units (54 lecture hours)
Health, Safety, and Environment
Advisory: PTEC C110.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course will introduce various types of plant hazards, safety and environmental systems, equipment, and regulations. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C111
PTEC C1121.5 Units (27 lecture hours)
Quality Management
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course will introduce many process industry-related quality concepts, including operating consistency, continuous improvement, plant economics, team skills, and statistical process control (SPC). Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C112
PTEC C1133 Units (54 lecture hours)
Process Technology 1: Equipment
Advisory: PTEC C110.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course provides an introduction into the field of equipment within the process industry including industry-related equipment components, operation, and troubleshooting. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C113
PTEC C1143 Units (54 lecture hours)
Process Technology 2: Systems
Advisory: PTEC C113.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
The purpose of this course is to study the interrelation of process equipment and process systems as they are used in normal conditions. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C114
PTEC C1153 Units (54 lecture hours)
Process Technology 3: Operations
Advisory: PTEC C114.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course covers concepts related to commission, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations within an operating unit. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C115
PTEC C1163 Units (54 lecture hours)
Instrumentation 1
Advisory: PTEC C115.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
The purpose of this course is to study the interrelation of instrumentation used in the petrochemical and refining industries. Students will be able to identify instrumentation loops and explain how industrial processes are controlled by instruments and loops. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C116
PTEC C1173 Units (54 lecture hours)
Instrumentation 2
Advisory: PTEC C116.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
The purpose of this course is to study the advanced instrumentation used in the petrochemical and refining industries. Students will be able to select instrumentation loops and describe industrial processes controls. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C117
PTEC C2811 Unit (90 other hours)
Work Based Learning
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Process Technology for 5 hours per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Process Technology by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Process Technology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C281
PTEC C2822 Units (180 other hours)
Work Based Learning
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Process Technology for 5 hours per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Process Technology by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Process Technology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C282
PTEC C2833 Units (270 other hours)
Work Based Learning
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Process Technology for 5 hours per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Process Technology by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Process Technology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing PTEC C283
PTEC C2844 Units (360 other hours)
Work Based Learning
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Process Technology for 5 hours per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Process Technology by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Process Technology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.