2023-2024 Academic Catalog

General Occupational Technology Process Operator

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A55280PO)

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be individualized for students according to their occupational interest and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from associate degree level courses offered by the college.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

This program is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associates in Applied Science degree in General Occupational Technology with a Process Operator emphasis.

General Occupational Technology Process Operator A.A.S. Curriculum

I. General Occupational Technology Process Operator Core (18 SHC)

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A. Communications (6 SHC)

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Required:
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*ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

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Required:
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HUM/FINE ARTSHumanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

0

0

3

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

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Required:
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PSY 150General Psychology

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

D. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (6 SHC)

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Required:
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*MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

II. Other Required Hours (50 SHC)

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ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

ATR 115Introduction to Mechatronics

FA

3

3

0

4

CHM 151General Chemistry I

FA, SP, SU

3

3

0

4

HYD 110Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

FA

2

3

0

3

ISC 112Industrial Safety

SP, SU

2

0

0

2

Total Credit Hours:50

Total Credit Hours: 68

Other required hours include 36 hours from prefixes for major courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the college.

A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit (SHC) may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration.

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