Industrial Process Control Technology Course Descriptions

PTEC 1010 Technical Chemistry Syllabus
3 Credits 2 Class hours, 2 Lab hours
Technical Chemistry utilizes basic chemistry concepts and equipment to instruct prospective process control technicians and chemical operators in proper sampling methods, laboratory techniques, and process monitoring. This is an applications based course that emphasizes hands-on, practical exercises and experiences both in the laboratory and in an industrial environment. Prerequisites: DSPM 0850, CHEM 1030 and instructor permission

PTEC 1020 Orientation to Industrial Safety Syllabus
1 Credit 1 Class Hour
An introduction to the field of Safety, Health and Environment within the PTEC industry. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of Process Technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment an systems in which they operate.

PTEC 1030 Tools/Processes of Technology
2 Credits 1 Class Hour, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to problem-based case study using the learning cycle as defined in the case files (www.thecasefiles.org). Students will be introduced to problem solving techniques, teamwork, computer usage, internet research, and delivery of a technical presentation. This class will also introduce the student to technical lab reports in preparation for IMC 1150 and CHEM 1030.

PTEC 1050 Intro to Process Technology Syllabus
3 Credits 2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introductory course for students entering the Industrial Process Control program. Students will be introduced to physical science topics including solids, liquids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, electronics, and electricity and their significance in Process Control. This class is intended to provide a scientific background in the physics of plant operations, while preparing the students for PTEC 1060.

PTEC 1060 Process Technology I: Equipment Syllabus
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to PT I: Equipment within the PTEC industry. Topics include PTEC industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process TechnicianÕs role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment. Prerequisite: PTEC 1020, PTEC 1050

PTEC 1070 Process Technology II: Systems Syllabus
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Study of the interrelation of PTEC equipment and PTEC systems. Students will arrange PTEC equipment into basic systems; describe the purpose and the function of specific PTEC systems; explain how factors affecting PTEC systems are controlled under normal conditions; and recognize abnormal PTEC conditions. Introduces the concept of system and plant economics. Prerequisite: PTEC 1060

PTEC 1080 Process Technology III: Operations Syllabus
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to operations within the PTEC industry. Students use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation to understand the operation of an entire unit. Study of concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations, as well as the Process TechnicianÕs role in performing the tasks associated with these concepts. Prerequisite: PTEC 1070

PTEC 1090 Programming/Process Control
2 Credits 1 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to basic application programming. Topics include understanding structure, making decisions, using counters and arrays. This class is intended to provide a basic understanding of computer programming, logic, and structure.

PTEC 2020 Quality Syllabus
3 Credits 2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Helps students understand customer expectations in a manufacturing system and continuous improvement methodology. Demonstrates procedures and policies to ensure operating consistency, reduce variability in the process, reduce waste, and prevent safety incidents. Students use Quality Tools and team problem solving techniques.

PTEC 2050 Instrumentation I Syllabus
4 Credits 3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Topics include PTEC variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit and control these variables. Introduces the student to control loops and the elements that
are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators and
final control elements. Concludes with a study of instrumentation drawings and diagrams and a unit on troubleshooting instrumentation. Prerequisite: PTEC 1060

PTEC 2060 Instrumentation II Syllabus
3 Credits 2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to switches, relays and annunciators systems and moves on to discuss signal conversion and transmission. Controllers, control schemes and advanced control schemes. Covers digital control, programmable logic control and distributed control systems, instrumentation power supplies, emergency shutdown systems,
and instrumentation malfunctions. Prerequisite: PTEC 2050

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