# Process Technology (A.S. Degree)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Industrial Technology and Transportation

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#### Process Technology Associate of Science

The Process Technology Program is designed to provide students with skills necessary to succeed in the chemical and refining industries. "Process technicians" are skilled plant operators who safely run the refineries and chemical plants on a 24 hours per day / 365 days per year basis. The curriculum is a combination of hands-on laboratory experiences and classroom lectures. Requirements: In addition to the required general education pattern, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Process Technology program, students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in this major. To Achieve the Associate of Science: Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded an Associate of Science degree.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Be academically and experientially prepared to obtain an entry-level position in the chemical, refining, oil and gas production, water, waste management, food, and related manufacturing industries.

-   2\. Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information to solve problems related to process equipment, instruments, systems, and operations within the chemical, refining, oil and gas production, water, waste management, food, and related manufacturing industries.

-   3\. Demonstrate excellent communications skills (oral and written) to ensure optimal communication with shift co-workers, first line supervisors, maintenance personnel, safety personnel, contractors, and other members of the manufacturing site team.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Process Technology Associate of Science: Complete all of the following** | | 33 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 24 |
| OSRM B20 | Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| OSRM B10 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| ELET B70 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| ELET B56 | Instrumentation and Process Control | 3 |
| ELET B3 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ELET B1A | Basic Electronics (DC) | 3 |
| ELET B1B | Electronic Circuits (AC and Analog) | 3 |
| COMP B5 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
| **Select three courses from the following** | | 9 |
| ELET B55A | Electric Motors - Controls | 3 |
| ELET B58 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ELET B4 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| INDR B12 | Introduction to Drafting and CAD | 3 |