Program Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including the Process Technology program.

Process Technology Program

The Process Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment as operations technicians in the process industry. This industry includes oil and gas production, mining and milling, transportation and refining, chemical manufacturing, power generation, utilities, wastewater treatment facilities maintenance, and food processing.

Program Description

The Process Technology program incorporates technical and academic courses covering topics such as pumps and turbines, instrumentation, safety, and quality control. Summer internships provide students with valuable practical experience and exposure to the true nature of process technology careers.

Program Requirements

To complete the A.A.S. degree in Process Technology, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the general university requirements.
• Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in computer technology skills (through the Process Technology program assessment) or complete one of the following:
  • DRT F110--Computer Literacy for Technicians (3)
  • CIOS F150--Computer Business Applications (3)
  • A program advisor-approved computer applications course (3)--3 credits
• Complete the following program major requirements:
  • PHYS F115X--Physical Science I (4)
  • PHYS F116X--Physical Science II (4)
  • Or 8 credits of program advisor-approved natural science courses--8 credits
  • PRT F101--Introduction to Process Technology--3 credits
  • PRT F110--Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness--3 credits
  • PRT F130--Process Technology I: Equipment--4 credits
  • PRT F140--Industrial Process Instrumentation I--3 credits
  • PRT F144--Industrial Process Instrumentation II--3 credits
  • PRT F230--Process Technology II: Systems--4 credits
  • PRT F231--Process Technology III: Operations--4 credits
  • PRT F250--Process Technology Troubleshooting--3 credits
  • PRT F255--Process Technology Quality--1 credit
  • Major elective credits--9 credits
• Minimum credits required: 63 credits

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The university is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.