Program Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks: Process Technology Program

The Process Technology program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed to prepare students for employment as operations technicians in the process industry. This industry encompasses a wide range of fields, including oil and gas production, mining and milling, transportation and refining, chemical manufacturing, power generation, utilities, wastewater treatment facilities maintenance, and food processing.

Program Overview

The program incorporates both technical and academic courses, covering topics such as pumps and turbines, instrumentation, safety, and quality control. A key component of the program is the summer internship, which provides students with valuable practical experience and exposure to the true nature of process technology careers.

Program Requirements

To complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Process Technology, students must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete the general university requirements.
• Complete the AAS degree requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in computer technology skills, which can be achieved by:
  • Completing a Process Technology program assessment
  • Taking one of the following courses:
    • DRT F110: Computer Literacy for Technicians (3 credits)
    • CIOS F150: Computer Business Applications (3 credits)
    • A program advisor-approved computer applications course (3 credits)
• Complete the program (major) requirements, which include:
  • PHYS F115X: Physical Science I (4 credits)
  • CHEM F100X: Chemistry in Complex Systems (4 credits)
  • Alternatively, 8 credits of program advisor-approved natural science courses
  • 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 Troubleshooting (3 credits)
  • PRT F255: Process Technology Quality (1 credit)
  • Major elective credits (9 credits), which must be approved by the Process Technology Program advisor
• Earn a minimum of 63 credits to meet the degree requirements.
• Students must earn a C grade or better in each course.

Accreditation and Policies

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. Additionally, the university is committed to providing accessible websites and adheres to a strict privacy statement.