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Process Operations Technology – Power Plant (PRPPO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Washington County Technology Center

Many industries produce steam to be used in process and operations. This degree option provides entry-level training in maintaining, operating, and controlling equipment that produces and uses steam in fossil-fueled industrial and power generating plants.

Graduation Requirements

General education

31.5

Major requirements

41.0

Option requirements

24.0

Total credit hours required

96.5

General education requirements

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Major requirements for Process Operations Technology

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Option requirements for Process Operations Technology – Power Plant (24.0 credit hrs.)

CHEM 1010College ChemistryONLINE

6.0

CHEM 1010LCollege Chemistry Lab

0.0

PROT 1320Fuel Handling

3.0

PROT 2310Steam Plant Operation I

4.5

PROT 2320Steam Plant Operation II

4.5

PROT 2330Steam Plant Operation III

6.0

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.