College of Technology

2011-2012 Process Plant Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This is a Spring start program. See advisor for more information.

Required Courses
Credits
CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers 3
COMT 109 Human Relations 3
COMT 130 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
CTBU 171 Introduction to Business 3
M 114 Extended Technical Mathematics 3
PPT 101 Fundamentals of Processing Technology Lecture 4
PPT 102 Fundamentals of Processing Technology Laboratory 1
PPT 120 Environmental Awareness 2
PPT 130 Process Diagrams for Process Technology 2
PPT 135 Instrument and Control Systems Lecture 4
PPT 136 Instrument and Control Systems Laboratory 1
PPT 151 Process Plant Safety I 2
PPT 161 Process Plant Safety II 2
PPT 175 Process Plant Sciences Lecture 4
PPT 176 Process Plant Sciences Laboratory 1
PPT 207 Boilers, Accessories and Basic Operations 3
PPT 208 Equipment and Operations Laboratory 2
PPT 210 Equipment and Operations Lecture 4
PPT 211 Advanced Operations Lecture 2
PPT 212 Advanced Operations Laboratory 1
PPT 220 Quality Control Practices 2
PPT 225 Plant Investigation and Troubleshooting 2
PPT 296 Cooperative Education/Internship 3
TRID 160 Hazardous Materials Technician General Training 3
TRID 185 Introduction to Industrial Power Systems Lecture 2
TRID 186 Introduction to Industrial Power Systems Laboratory 1
WRIT 122 Introduction to Business Writing
   OR WRIT 121 Introduction to Technical Writing
3
Restricted Elective (to be selected in consultation with the advisor)
Choose from the following:
3
BIOB 101 Discover Biology 3
CAPP 110 Short Courses:  MS Outlook 1
CAPP 156 MS Excel 3
PWRP 210 Turbines, Accessories and Basic Operations 3
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
TRID 151 Welding 2
Total minimum credits required for degree
69

Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Before a student can be accepted into the Process Plant Technology Program, competency in Math and English must be demonstrated. This may be done by:

  • Receiving a passing score on the Compass Placement Test that indicates adequate preparation to enroll in ENGL 140 and MATH 122

  • Transfer of appropriate credits

  • Current ACT/SAT scores in the required range showing readiness to take ENGL 140 and MATH 122

If none of the above criteria are met, a student must complete the necessary prerequisite English and math classes identified in the catalog (ENGL 102 and/or MATH 085, MATH 101, and/or MATH 105).

Check with the Advising Center to determine how you can meet these requirements.

Suggested Plan of Study
Process Plant Technology Associate of Applied Science

First Semester
Credits
CAPP 120 3
M 114 3
PPT 101 4
PPT 102 1
PPT 130. 2
PPT 151 2
TRID 185 2
TRID 186 1
Total
18
Second Semester
Credits
COMT 130 3
PPT 120 2
PPT 135 4
PPT 136 1
PPT 161 2
PPT 175 4
PPT 176 1

Total

17
Third Semester
Credits
CTBU 171 3
COMT 109 3
PPT 207 3
PPT 208 2
PPT 210 4
TRID 160 3
Total
18
Fourth Semester
Credits
WRIT 121 or 122 3
PPT 211 2
PPT 212 1
PPT 220 2
PPT 225 2
PPT 296 3
Restricted Elective(s) 3
Total 16

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NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.

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