PTEC 101 Introduction to Process Technology

4 CR

In this course students will study various aspects of the Process Industry, including basic physics and chemistry associated with industrial processes; safety, and quality management. In addition, the course will cover basic components of the Process Industry environment, such as piping and valves; tanks, drums, and vessels; pumps and compressors; steam turbines; electricity and motors; heat exchangers; cooling towers and fans; furnaces and boilers; distillation columns; process control instrumentation; process utilities and auxiliary systems; and process print reading.
Prerequisite(s): Fall Quarter 2024 - ACCUPLACER QAS (254) or higher OR MATH 098 with a C or higher.

Starting Winter Quarter 2025 - Completion of MATH 098 and ENGL 095 with a C or higher OR Placement in AMATH 111 and AENGL 100 or higher.
Corequisite(s): Fall Quarter 2024 - None.

Starting Winter Quarter 2025 - AM 100 , PTEC 102 .