In Brazoria County, there are about 20 petrochemical companies that employ more than 14,000 individuals, making it the largest industry in our county. Instrument technicians are a central part of these petrochemical facilities. They work with instruments to monitor flow, level, pressure, temperature and chemical composition.
Instrument technicians design, install, repair and troubleshoot the control systems & instrumentation used in processing plants. Instrument technicians also work in the manufacturing and sales of control systems for the process industry.
Brazosport College classes provide hands-on labs with current instrumentation used in local industry. You will also work with instructors who have contacts in the field and who have real-life experience.
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High School English
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INTC 1401 (FALL)
Principles of Industrial Measurements
INTC 1401 (FALL)
Principles of Industrial Measurements
Principles and devices for the measurement of process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, and basic control functions. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 2 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)
Learning Framework
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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INTC 1441 (FALL)
Principles of Automatic Control
INTC 1441 (FALL)
Principles of Automatic Control
Theory of control room operations, automatic control systems and design, closed loop control systems, recorders, controllers, positioners, feedback, on/off control, proportional, reset and rate responses, ratio and cascade controllers, including both pneumatic and electronic systems. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
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INTC 1315 (SPRING)
Final Control Elements
INTC 1315 (SPRING)
Final Control Elements
Various designs of final control elements including disassembly, assembly, calibration troubleshooting, and required documentation. Basic techniques and calculations for proper valve sizing. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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ITSC 1301 (FALL)
Introduction to Computers
ITSC 1305 (FALL)
Introduction to Computers
Overview of computer information systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Explores integration and application in business and other segments in society. Included is an introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web, use of a word processor, spreadsheet, database, web page development, and presentation software. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
$60,000 Average Salary*
Summer
INTC 2410
Principles of Industrial Measurements II
INTC 2330
Principles of Industrial Measurements II
Additional principles of measurement. Includes devises used to measure process variables and basic control functions. Principles and practices used with advanced flow and level applications. Includes vortex, radar, ultrasonic, and Coriolis. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
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INTC 1343
Application of Industrial Automatic Control
INTC 1343
Application of Industrial Automatic Control
A study of automatic process control in industrial plants including measuring devices, analog and digital instrumentation, signal transmitters, recorders, alarms, controllers, control valves, and process and instrument drawings. Hands on hookup and troubleshooting of a single loop to multicontrol loops will be included. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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INTC 1457
AC/DC Motor Control
INTC 1457
AC/DC Motor Control
A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modem industrial environment. A presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems. A.C. theory including capacitive and inductive reactance. Impedance calculations as they relate to an industrial environment with motor control. Transformer, A.C. induction motors and motor control circuits will be emphasized. D.C. and synchronous motors will be touched on. Use of schematics and wiring diagrams to install and troubleshoot three phase motor starters will be emphasized. Credit Hours: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)
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Fall
INTC 2359
Distributed Control Systems
INTC 2359
Distributed Control Systems
Philosophy and application of distributed control systems. Includes hardware, firmware, software, configuration, communications, and networking systems required to implement a distributed control strategy. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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ENER 1240
Employee Success in Industry
ENER 1240
Employee Success in Industry
A study of successful employee characteristics and employer expectations in industry. Topics include benefits, career management, e-communications, personal financial management, soft skills, and job hunting skills. Addresses values, inclusion, and community/environmental roles. Credit Hours: 2 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
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Spring
INTC 2330
Troubleshooting
INTC 2330
Troubleshooting
A hands-on approach to the techniques of troubleshooting in a sophisticated instrumented environment. Laboratory exercises requiring students to troubleshoot upsets in actual chemical processes. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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INTC 2333
Instrumentation and Installation
INTC 2333
Instrumentation and Installation
A capstone course in Instrumentation Technology that integrates material from previous courses. Students will design, size, install, connect, and start up a small pilot plant. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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INTC 2359
Distributed Control Systems
INTC 2359
Distributed Control Systems
Philosophy and application of distributed control systems. Includes hardware, firmware, software, configuration, communications, and networking systems required to implement a distributed control strategy. Credit Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
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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)