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2008-2009 Power Plant Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This is a Spring start program.

Suggested Plan of Study
Power Plant Technology Associate of Applied Science
Required Courses
Credits
CMP 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications
3
COMT 109 Human Relations
3
COMT 130 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
CTBU 171 Introduction to Business
3
ENGL 140 Business Writing
OR
ENGL 145 Technical Communications
3
MATH 122 College Mathematics for Technology
3
PPT 101 Fundamentals of Processing Technology
5
PPT 120 Environmental Awareness
2
PPT 130 Process Diagrams for Process Technology 2
PPT 135 Instrumentation and Control Systems 5
PPT 151 Process Plant Safety I
2
PPT 161 Process Plant Safety II
2
PPT 175 Process Plant Sciences
5
PPT 207 Boilers, Accessories and Basic Operations
3
PWRP 201 Power Plant Equipment and Operations 3
PWRP 203 Energy Sources and Conversion 3
PWRP 210 Turbines, Accessories and Basic Operation 3
PWRP 214 Power Generation 4
PWRP 216 Electrical System Components and Protections 3
PWRP 218 Advanced Plant Operations and Troubleshooting 4
PWRP 296 Cooperative Education/Internship 2
TRID 160 Hazardous Materials Technician General Training
3
TRID 185 Introduction to Industrial Power Systems 3
Total minimum credits required for degree
72

Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

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First Semester
Credits
CMP 105
3
MATH 122
3
PPT 101
5
PPT 130 2
PPT 151
2
TRID 185 3
Total
18
Second Semester
Credits
ENGL 140 or 145 3
COMT 130
3
PPT 120
2
PPT 135 5
PPT 161
2
PPT 175
5

Total

20
Third Semester
Credits
CTBU 171
3
COMT 109
3
PWRP 210 3
PWRP 203 3
PPT 207 3
TRID 160
3
Total
18
Fourth Semester
Credits
PWRP 201 3
PWRP 214
4
PWRP 216
3
PWRP 218
4
PWRP 296 2

Total

16

 

 
     
 

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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