Academic Courses

Applied Science and Engineering Technology

ASET 101 Science, Technology and Public Policy
3-0-3
The purpose of ASET 101 is to provide scientific background at an introductory level in a range of areas where scientific and technological advancements have had a significant influence on society. The course will also explore how advances in science have fueled debates in society, and how debates in society have influenced the direction of scientific research and technological development. Students will explore current trends in various fields of science and technology and consider how these fields may evolve in the future. Prerequisites: Open to students at ENGL 098 Regular, ENGL 098 ESL, ENGL 098/108, ENGL 101/109 (CLC) or higher placement. Open to students at MATH 017 level or higher. However, if students are at MATH 017 level, they must take MATH 017 concurrently.

PTEC 101 Introduction to Process Technology
2-2-3
This course provides an overview of process technology (a controlled and monitored series or operations that converts raw material into a product), as well as an introduction to the role of process operators and process control technicians as part of a team in the production environment. Topics of study will also include safety, health and environmental concerns, quality control and basic concepts of physics and chemistry as they apply to process technology. Industries utilizing process technology, such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, pharmaceutical, food processing and water purification will be explored.
Additional course fee: $66.