Process Technology, Associate of Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ITSC 1301Introduction to Computers

3

OR

BCIS 1305Business Computer Applications

3

PTAC 1302Introduction to Process Technology

3

PTAC 1310Process Technology I - Equipment

3

PTAC 1308Safety, Health, and Environment I

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PTAC 1332Process Instrumentation I

3

PTAC 1354Industrial Processes

3

PTAC 2420Process Technology II - Systems

4

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Core American History, Government/Political Science OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CHEM 1411General Inorganic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 1405Introductory Chemistry I

4

CHEM 1406Basic Chemistry

4

PTAC 2438Process Technology III - Operations

4

PTAC 2314Principles of Quality

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
SCIT 1318Applied Physics

3

CTEC 2445Unit Operations

4

PTAC 2346Process Troubleshooting (Capstone)

3

Core Mathematics OR Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

CTEC 2287Internship - Chemical Technology/Technician

2

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Total hours for AAS degree are exclusive of developmental and noncredit college courses.

CHEM 1405, CHEM 1406, or CHEM 1411: May substitute with SCIT 1414 and CTEC 1205.