Applied Process Technologies - AAS

Progression in the Applied Process Technologies program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or higher in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and technical courses and the maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
General Education Courses
ENG 101	Writing I	3
COM 252	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
or COM 181	Basic Public Speaking
Select one of the following two options:		4
CHE 130 & CHE 135	Introductory General and Biological Chemistry and Introductory General and Biological Chemistry Laboratory
CHE 140 & CHE 145	Introductory General Chemistry and Introductory General Chemistry Laboratory
Heritage/Humanities		3
MAT 126	Technical Algebra and Trigonometry (Recommended)	3
or MAT 116	Technical Mathematics
Select one of the following two options:		3
ECO 101	Contemporary Economic Issues (Recommended)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Subtotal		19
Technical Core Courses
Digital Literacy Course		3
PHS 175	Applied Physics (Recommended)	4-6
or PHY 171	Applied Physics
SFA 101	Industrial Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection	3
APT 103	Process Fundamentals	4
APT 107	Process Equipment	5
APT 106	Process Chemistry	2
APT 203	OSHA and Safety Training	4
APT 251	Application of Process Operations	2-3
or APT 291	Special Problems in Applied Process Technologies
EES 101	Basic Electronics	2
Subtotal		29-32
General Education and Technical Core Subtotal		48-51
Students must complete one of the tracks listed below to complete the AAS requirements.

Chemical/Refinery Operator Track

Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College

Program Plan Number: 410301701

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
General Education and Technical Core Subtotal		48-51
APT 143	Instrumentation	4
APT 145	Process Operations	4
APT 146	Process Applications	2
APT 148	Process Operation Safety	2
Total Credits		60-63

Lineman Technology Track

Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College

Program Plan Number: 410301703

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
General Education and Technical Core Subtotal		48-51
APT 158	Lineman Technology I	3
APT 159	Lineman Technology I Lab	4
APT 258	Lineman Technology II	3
APT 259	Lineman Technology II Lab	4
EET 153	Transformers	3
Total Credits		65-68

Power Plant Operator Track

Offered at: Ashland Community and Technical College, Jefferson Community and Technical College

Program Plan Number: 410301702

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
General Education and Technical Core Subtotal		48-51
APT 143	Instrumentation	4
APT 155	Power Plant Practice	6
APT 156	Power Plant Protection	3
Total Credits		61-64

Approved Applied Process Technology Electives List (not required)

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
APT 299	Cooperative Education Program
COE 199	Cooperative Education: (Topic)
QMS 101	Introduction to Quality Systems
EX 196	Experiential Education