In Brazoria County, there are about 20 petrochemical companies that employ more than 14,000 individuals, making it the largest industry in our country. Process technicians are a central part of these petrochemical facilities. Process technicians operate production plants, troubleshoot problems and conduct lab analysis-ensuring the plant is running efficiently and safe. They work with instrumentation to monitor flow, level, pressure, temperature and chemical composition.
Brazosport College offers very practical, real-world training using training units similar to the type of unit operations found in local area chemical plants.
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PTAC 1302 (FALL)
Introduction to Process Technology
PTAC 1302 (FALL)
Introduction to Process Technology
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. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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PTAC 1410 (SPRING)
Process Technology I- Equipment
PTAC 1410 (SPRING)
Process Technology I- Equipment
Instruction in the use of common process equipment. Laboratory exercises include the operation and maintenance of process equipment. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
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PSYC 1300 (FALL)
Learning Framework
PSYC 1300 (FALL)
Learning Framework
The course is designed to introduce students to psychological theories of learning, cognition and motivation to serve as a conceptual basis for college-level student academic strategies. Activities are designed to help the student promote and apply newly learned study strategies and skills. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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SPCH 1315 (SPRING)
Fundamentals of Speech
SPCH 1315 (SPRING)
Fundamentals of Speech
An introductory college course which introduces the beginning speech student to general principles of the Speech Communication field. The course will provide instruction in specific speech preparation techniques and basic communication skills appropriate to students’ further academic and professional careers. Students are expected to prepare, organize, deliver, and critique several speeches achieving the aims of informative and persuasive public address. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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12TH GRADE
ENGL 1301 (FALL)
Composition and Rhetoric I
ENGL 1301 (FALL)
Composition and Rhetoric I
This course introduces the rhetorical and mechanical skills necessary to develop confident, informed voices. Students will learn about the writing process through critical reading of nonfiction and fiction prose, revision, editing and collaboration. In particular, the course focuses on the strategies and conventions of academic writing, especially exposition and argumentation. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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HUMA 1301 (SPRING)
Introduction to Humanities
HUMA 1301 (SPRING)
Introduction to Humanities
A multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical and aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of the values that have shaped the historical development of the individual and of society. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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MATH 1332 (FALL)
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 1332 (FALL)
Quantitative Reasoning
Modern algebra and geometry. Topics include introductory treatments of measurement and geometry, sets and logic, functions, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication are embedded throughout the course. TI-83 graphing calculator required unless otherwise noted by instructor. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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CHEM 1305 & 1105 (FALL)
Introductory Chemistry and Lab
CHEM 1305 & 1105 (FALL)
Introductory Chemistry and Lab
A study of basic organic and inorganic chemistry with special emphasis placed on practical applications of chemistry. Designed for students with no previous background in chemistry. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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CTEC 1401/1401L (SPRING)
Applied Petrochemical Technology (Technical Physics)
CHEM 1305 & 1105 (SPRING)
Introductory Chemistry and Lab
Instruction in the basic principles of physics and their application to process facilities. Topics include units of measurement; gas laws; thermodynamics; temperature; pressure; and the properties of solids; liquids; and gases and how these properties relate to the operation of process equipment. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
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PTAC 1432 (FALL)
Process Instrumentation I
PTAC 1432 (FALL)
Process Instrumentation I
Study of the instruments and instrument systems used in the chemical processing industry including terminology, primary variables, symbology, control loops, and basic troubleshooting. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
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PTAC 1308 (SPRING)
Safety, Health, and Environment I
PTAC 1308 (SPRING)
Safety, Health, and Environment I
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 issue in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues. Course topics will be reinforced through plant scenarios performed at the Process Equipment Trainer. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
$67,000 Average Salary*
Summer
PTAC 2420
Process Technology II - Systems
PTAC 2420
Process Technology II - Systems
Study of the interrelation of process equipment and process systems including related scientific principles. Laboratory exercises include operating small plants representing the following unit operations: distillation, extraction, demineralization, reactors, and waste treatment. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
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PTAC 2314
Principles of Quality
PTAC 2314
Principles of Quality
Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, and economics and continuous improvement. Credit Hours: 3 (3 lecture, 0 lab)
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Fall
PTAC 1454
Industrial Processes
PTAC 1454
Industrial Processes
The study of the common types of industrial processes. Credit Hours: 4 (4 lecture, 0 lab)
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PTAC 2438
Process Technology III - Operations
PTAC 2438
Process Technology III - Operations
This course combines systems into operational processes with emphasis on operations under various conditions. Topics include typical duties of an operator. Laboratory exercises include the operation of a life-size distillation unit (Process Equipment Trainer). Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
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Spring
ENER 1240
Employee Success
PTAC 1391
Process Systems Simulation
PTAC 2446
Process Troubleshooting
CTEC 1391
Special Topics - Process Systems Simulation
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management
$108,000 Average Salary^
Junior/Senior Year of College
To complete the BAT, students must complete the core curriculum prior to their Junior Year. This means additional dual credit courses while in high school or additional courses during the AAS program.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management
Average Salary: $108,000 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)