Process
Technology (C)
Certificate
Purpose
Statement
This program offers students first-year core courses related to process
operations that start preparation of development in their careers as
safe,
efficient and environmentally responsible process operators in the petrochemical
and oil refinery industries. This program (Gulf Coast Process Technology
Alliance based) is committed to serving, in partnership, with the community,
college and local industry with a quality, industry-driven curriculum.
In addition to developing technical knowledge regarding plant operations
and procedures, students will develop their communication, computer,
people
and team building skills throughout the program. Lamar State College-Orange
offers a one-year certificate program in process operating technology
with the associate of applied science degree at Lamar Institute of Technology
by a one-plus-one agreement.
Director
Sam Tobias
Wilson Center Building, Rm. 311
(409) 882-3994
Sam.tobias@lsco.edu
Faculty
Sam Tobias
Wilson Center Building, Rm. 311
(409) 882-3994
Sam.tobias@lsco.edu
Special
Admissions
The student is responsible
for completing the admission procedure below for Lamar State College-Orange.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - LAMAR
STATE COLLEGE-ORANGE
Submit to Lamar State College-Orange
- application for admission to Lamar State College-Orange;
- an official high-school transcript or GED certification;
- original transcripts of all college work completed at other colleges or universities;
- a copy of driver's license; and
- a copy of your Social Security card
Please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (409) 882-3364 if you have questions or need assistance. Mail completed Lamar State College-Orange application to:
ADMISSIONS and RECORDS
Lamar State College-Orange
410 Front Street
Orange, TX 77630
Gayle.morvent@lsco.edu
Click on the name of the course in the degree plan below to see a description of the course.
Degree Plan
|
First Semester
|
Course
|
Credit
Hours
|
|
COSC
1301 |
Microcomputer Applications Composition I Applied College Mathematics or College Algebra Introduction to Process Technology Health, Safety, and Environment I Process Instrumentation I |
3
3 3 3 3 3 |
|
Total
Hours:
|
18
|
|
Second Semester
|
Course
|
Credit
Hours
|
|
OSHA Regulations Process Instrumentation II * Process Technology I-Equipment * Introduction to Sociology Public Speaking |
4
4 4 3 3 |
|
|
Total
Hours:
|
18
|
|
Summer Semester
|
Course
|
Credit
Hours
|
|
Elective |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts |
3
|
|
Total
Hours:
|
3
|
|
|
Total
Hours:
|
39
|
* Prerequisite
for PTAC 2436: PTAC 1352-Process Instrumentation I.
* Prerequisite for PTAC 2410: PTAC 1302-Introduction to Process Technology.
Note: One + one agreement with Lamar Institute of Technology.
Other
Information
Students must meet these requirements for graduation with a certificate
of completion:
- satisfy all admission requirements;
- complete an approved certificate or institutional award plan;
- have at least a 2.00 grade point average on all courses submitted on the certificate or institutional award plan;
- attain no lower than a "C" in each and every class in the major field of study; and
- have at least 60 percent of semester credit hours in residence at Lamar State College-Orange.
NOTE: All technical certificate
programs are TASP exempt, except administrative assistant, medical
administrative
assistant, vocational nursing, and emergency medical services--paramedic
