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2025-2026 Catalog

Process Technology

Location(s): BRCC Central Site


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The curriculum for the Process Technology (PTEC) Associate of Applied Science addresses a high-demand field. Upon graduation from the program, students are prepared to enter the employment market as entry-level process operators for refinery, chemical, and other industry-related areas.

To receive the Process Technology certificate, technical diploma, and/or degree, the student must:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours that are to be used towards the award.
  • Earn a “C” or better in all courses.
  • Earn a minimum of 12 credit hours in technical course work (Process Technology courses) at BRCC.
  • Complete the coursework listed below.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Work effectively as a team member and demonstrate that they can exhibit professional and ethical behavior in the workforce.
  2. Operate process technology equipment and systems as a process technician.
  3. Practice environmental safety and health guidelines as a process technician.

Program of Study


Choose one of the following (GenEd Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning):


Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Choose one of the following pairs of courses:


2

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Third Semester


A certificate of technical studies (CTS: Process Technology Support Technician) may be earned in the third semester.

Choose one of the following pairs of courses:


2

Total Semester Credit Hours: 14


Fourth Semester


Total Semester Credit Hours: 13


Fifth Semester


A technical diploma (TD: Process Technology) may be earned upon completion of all technical courses.

Total Semester Credit Hours: 3


Total Program Hours: 60


1 CSCI 1013  and CSCI 2203  are exclusive to each other. Students cannot take both for credit.

2 The lab course taken must correspond with the Natural Science course chosen (PHSC 1021  with PHSC 1023 , CHEM 1041  with CHEM 1043 , etc.).

3 The SACSCOC-accepted Gen-Ed. Humanities courses are listed below.

ENGL 2133 Literature and Ethnicity 
ENGL 2303 Introduction to Fiction 
ENGL 2313 Introduction to Poetry and Drama 
ENGL 2123 Major British Writers 
ENGL 2173 Major American Writers 
ENGL 2223 Major World Writers 
ENGL 2403 African American Literature 
ENGL 2323 Introduction to Literature 
ENGL 2503 Folklore 
ENGL 2483 Shakespeare: The More Popular Plays 
HIST 1113 World Civilization to 1500 
HIST 1123 World Civilization 1500 to the Present 
HIST 2003 History of Roman Republic and Empire 
HIST 2013 American History Colonial to 1865 
HIST 2033 Louisiana History 
HIST 2023 American History 1865 to Present 
HIST 2213 Modern Europe 1500-1848 
HIST 2223 Modern Europe 1848 to Present 
HIST 2403 The World Since 1960 
HUMN 2103 World Mythology 
HUMN 2013 Africa and the Middle East 
HUMN 2213 Western Humanities I 
HUNN 2223 Western Humanities II
HUMN 2553 Asia and the Americas 
HUMN 2753 The Heroic Journey: From Classical to Contemporary 
PHIL 1013 Introduction to Philosophy 
PHIL 2013 Introduction to Ethics 
PHIL 2283 Philosophy of Religion  

4 Must have completed all coursework for the degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better and with departmental approval.

For more information, contact the Process Technology Department at 225-216-8451.

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