Industrial Process Operator A.A.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Industrial Process Operator A.A.S.: 60 credits

Students must earn a C grade or better in each program-required course. 

Students must earn a C- grade or better in all other courses.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.15
Industrial Process Operator Program Requirements
Physical Science
Complete one of the following:4
Energy and Society
Physical Sciences
College Physics I
College Physics II
or 4 credits of program coordinator–approved natural science courses
Chemistry
Complete one of the following:4
Chemistry in Complex Systems
Introduction to General Chemistry
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry of the Arctic
or 4 credits of program coordinator-approved natural science courses
Complete the following:
PRT F101Introduction to Process Technology3
PRT F110Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness3
PRT F130Process Technology I: Equipment4
PRT F140Industrial Process Instrumentation I3
PRT F144Industrial Process Instrumentation II3
PRT F230Process Technology II: Systems4
PRT F231Process Technology III: Operations4
PRT F250Process Troubleshooting3
PRT F255Quality Concepts for the Process Industry1
Complete 9 credits from the following or program coordinator-approved courses:9
Surface Mine Safety
Surface Mining Operations
Introduction to Mining Systems and Equipment
Introduction to Mineral Beneficiation
Computer Business Applications
Basic Electronics: DC Physics
Basic Electronics: AC Physics
Electronic Industrial Instrumentation
Water Quality Management for Process Industries
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production I
Industrial Process Instrumentation III
Valve Maintenance and Instrumentation
Process Technology Internship
Total Credits60

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F105 (*)103PRT F130204
PRT F101203PRT F140203
PRT F110203Degree Requirement - Communication3
WRTG F111X3Degree Requirement - Human Relations3
Degree Requirement - Communication3Program Elective3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PRT F144203PRT F231204
PRT F230204PRT F250203
PRT F255201Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective - Physical Science4
Program Elective - Chemistry4 
 15 14
Total Credits 60

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, the graduate will understand that a process must be operated in compliance with regulatory requirements and within engineering limits. Upon completion of the program, they will be able to create or follow safe operating procedures for basic process units.
  • Demonstrate an ability to start up process equipment, shut down process equipment, monitor process equipment, and identify and correct abnormal operating conditions.
  • Maintain accurate and meaningful records of process events. They will be able to interpret event records to determine any changes required for safe operation of a process.
  • Read and correctly interpret P&ID drawings for basic processes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of process equipment such as piping, valves, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and boilers and heaters.