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2024-2025 Catalog

Safety, Health, and Environment, AAS

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This program is designed to develop basic skills in various specialized courses to prepare students for entry-level positions in the petrochemical industry. Upon successful completion of the coursework, students will be able to transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in Industrial Technology at Lamar University.

First Semester

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
PTAC 1302 - Introduction to Process Technology Credits: 3
PTAC 1408 - Safety, Health and Environment I Credits: 4
PTAC 1432 - Process Instrumentation I Credits: 4

Semester Hours: 17

Second Semester

PTAC 1410 - Process Technology I Equipment Credits: 4
Choose One:
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3
or
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) Credits: 3
Choose One:
INTC 1457 - AC/DC Motor Control Credits: 4
or
OSHT 2401 - OSHA Regulations Credits: 4
Choose One:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
or
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3
or
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
or
SPCH 1321 - Business & Professional Communication Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 14

Third Semester

EPCT 1301 - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (HAZWOPER) Credits: 3
EPCT 1305 - Environmental Regulations Overview Credits: 3
EPCT 1349 - Environmental Regulation Interpretation & Applications Credits: 3
Choose One:
Creative Arts Credits: 3
or
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 12

Fourth Semester

EPCT 1341 - Principles of Industrial Hygiene Credits: 3
PTAC 2314 - Principles of Quality Credits: 3
PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting Credits: 4
(Capstone Course) EPCT 2489 - Internship Credits: 4
Choose One:
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credits: 3
or
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology Credits: 3

Semester Hours: 17

Total Program Hours: 60