Process Technology
This major is a job-oriented program, preparing students for career opportunities in the oil, gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries as a process technician. With experience, They may find positions in instrumentation, control room operations, and supervisor.
What will students learn if they study Process Technology?
They learn how to monitor and control mechanical, physical and/or chemical changes throughout many processes to produce a final product made from raw materials. Process technicians are responsible for start up and shutdown of equipment, troubleshooting equipment, analyzing, evaluating and communicating data, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in my major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors, Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Diane Trainor, Department Chair, Chemistry/Physics, at 732-906-2587
Process Technology
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree - PRT.AAS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. |
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites | | Semester I | | | | | ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of "C" or better iin ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a "C" or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | CHM 117 | Chemistry I | 4 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test of MAT 013 and one year of high school laboratory science, CHM 010 or departmental approval
You may substitute CHM 123-CHM 124 for CHM 117-CHM 118 if you have completed a high school chemistry lab course
| | MAT 107 | Mathematics I | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test, MAT 013, MAT 013A/MAT 013B, or departmental approval
You may substitute MAT123-MAT124 or MAT129-MAT131 for MAT-107-MAT108
| | CSC 105 | Computer Applications and Systems | 3 | | | CPT 100 | Introduction to Chemical Process Technology | 3 | | | Semester II | | | | ENG 122 or
ENG 125
| English Composition II
English Composition II:Writing About Literature
| 3 | A grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College's Placement Test or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 121 and a grade of "C" or better in RDG 011 | | MAT 108 | Mathematics II | 3 | MAT 107 | | ENV 220 | Principles of Occupational Safety/Health | 4 | CHM 118 or equivalent | | CPT 205 | Process Technology Instrumentation | 3 | CHM 117, CPT 100 | | ___ ___ ___ | Physical/Health Ed Elective | 1-3 | | | General Education Social Science Elective
(GE SS)
| 3 | | | Semester III | | | | | SPE 121 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 | | | CPT 206 | Process Technology Equipment | 4 | CHM 117, CPT 100 | | CPT 210 | Process Technology Systems | 4 | CPT 100 | | PHY 101 | Principle of Physics | 4 | MAT 107 or equivalent | | ___ ___ | Technical Electives:
CHM 118
ENV 223
UTI 109 | 3
4
3
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CHM 117 A continuation of CHM 117.
UTI 102 | | Semester IV | | | | | CPT 212 | Process Technology Operations | 4 | CPT 100 | | CPT 214 | Process Technology Quality | 3 | CPT 100 | | CPT 226 | PROCESS TECHNOLOGY CO-OP ED | | CPT 100, CPT 205 | | ___ ___ | Technical Electives:
CHM 118
ENV 223
UTI 109 |
4
3
3 |
CHM 117 A continuation of CHM 117.
UTI 102 | | SCI 104 | Technical Communication | 1 | | | Total Credits: | 65-67 | |
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