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): Completion of ENGL 095 and MATH 098 with a C or higher OR Placement in AENGL 100 and AMATH 111 or higher.
Corequisite(s): AM 100, PTEC 102.