Industrial Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science

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Purpose Statement

This program is designed to develop basic skills through various specialized courses to prepare students for entry-level positions in the petrochemical industry. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students will be able to transfer to a four-year degree in Industrial Technology at Lamar University. After one year, students will be able to transfer to Lamar Institute of Technology and/or McNeese State University to pursue an A.A.S.

Program of Study

First Semester	Course	Credit Hours
COSC 1301	Introduction to Computing	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
PTAC 1302	Introduction to Process Technology	3
PTAC 1308	Safety, Health and Environment	3
PTAC 1332	Process Instrumentation I	3
TECM 1303	Technical Math Calculations	3
	Total Hours	18

Second Semester	Course	Credit Hours
MATH	MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1332 Math for Liberal Arts	3
OSHT 2401	OSHA Regulations	4
PTAC 1410	Process Technology I-Equipment**	4
PTAC 2436	Process Instrumentation II*	4
SPCH 1315	Public Speaking	3
	Total Hours	18

Summer I Semester	Course	Credit Hours
Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
	Total Hours	3

Summer II Semester	Course	Credit Hours
SOCI 1301	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Total Hours	3

Third Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ELPT 1311	Basic Electrical Theory	3
EPCT 1301	Hazardous Waste	3
EPCT 1305	Environmental Regulations and Overview	3
INMT 1305	Introduction to Industrial Maintenance	3
	Total Hours	12

Fourth Semester	Course	Credit Hours
EPCT 1341	Principles of Industrial Hygiene	3
EPCT 2314	Principles of Quality	3
PTAC 2446	Process Troubleshooting	4
CTEC 2387OR EPCT 2389	Internship - Process Technology OR Internship - Environmental	3
	Total Hours	13
	Grand Total Hours	67

* Prerequisite for PTAC 2436: PTAC 1332-Process Instrumentation I
** Prerequisite for PTAC 1410: PTAC 1302-Introduction to Process Technology

Note: Articulation agreements exist with Lamar Institute of Technology and McNeese State University.