ACADEMIC MAP Chemical & Polymer Operator, C.A.S.

Semester 1 COURSE CR COMMENTS COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE 1 MATH 120 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY 3 ENGL 107 TECHNICAL WRITING 3 ATPT 130 INTRO TO PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2 ATPT 131 PROCESS SAFETY, HLTH, ENVRNMTL 3 ATPT 244 PROCESS TECH 3 - OPERATIONS 3 TOTAL: 15 Semester 2 COURSE CR COMMENTS ATPT 150 PROCESS TECH FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 TOTAL: 1 Semester 3 COURSE CR COMMENTS ATPT 132 PROCESS QUALITY 3 ATPT 140 PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION 3 ATPT 242 PROCESS TECH 2 - SYSTEMS 3 ATPT 141 PROCESS TECH 1 - EQUIPMENT 3 ATPT 260 CAPSTONE COURSE 1 TOTAL: 13 Semester 4 COURSE CR COMMENTS ATPT 250 PROCESS TECHNOLOGY FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 TOTAL: 1

The Certificate of Applied Science in Chemical and Polymer Operator is a hands-on program that prepares individuals to enter the good-paying field of process operator/technician. On-the-job training is an integral component to this cooperative program. On-the-job training for students is arranged with employers in the chemical and polymer industry. Students will complete alternating semesters of classroom work and on-the-job training work. MILESTONE COURSE: These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion. FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE: CAREER PLANNING: Chemical Plant and System Operators, Power Plant Operators, and Process Operators. CAPSTONE COURSE: Culminating coursework around process technology certification. ELECTIVES: CONCURRENT COURSES: CERTIFICATION: PRACTICUM and SEMINAR 2+2 with WVU Parkersburg CAREER LADDER: Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 30 2019-2020

The Chemical & Polymer Operator Technology program is a 3OL-hour Certificate of Applied Science. The hands-on program prepares individuals to enter the process operator/technician field. The curriculum is the same as utilized by 56 colleges affiliated with the Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence) of which WVU Parkersburg is a member. The program is recognized throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.
• Complete at least 8 credit hours at WVU Parkersburg.
• Complete the general education curricula for the degree.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
• Complete and file the graduation application, in OLSIS, within the stated deadlines.

On the job training is an integral component to this cooperative program. On the job training for students is
arranged with employers in the Chemical and Polymer industry. Students will complete alternating semesters
of classroom work and on the job training work. The on the job training placements are arranged and supervised
by WVU Parkersburg faculty and staff and credit hours are earned during the on the job training semesters

 

Foundational Learning Courses (FLCs):

To ensure breadth and depth as students meet these broad education goals, the curriculum focuses on six academic “strands.” Composition & Rhetoric Science & Technology Math & Quantitative Skill  Society, Diversity & Connections Human Inquiry & the Past The Arts and Creativity  ENGL 101  ENGL 102  ENGL 107*  ENGL 108*  ASTR 106  BIOL 101 &  BIOL 103 L  BIOL 102  BIOL 104 L  BIOL 107 *  BIOL 108 *  BIOL 109 *  BIOL 115  BIOL 117  BIOL 171  CHEM 111  CHEM 115  CHEM 116  CS 101  GEOL 101 &  GEOL 102 L  GEOL 103 &  GEOL 104 L  GEOL 105 &  GEOL 105 L  PSCI 111  PSCI 112  PHYS 101  PHYS 102  PHYS 111  PHYS 112  MATH 120 *  MATH 121  MATH 125 *  MATH 126  MATH 128  MATH 129  MATH 150  MATH 155  MATH 156  MATH 211  COMM 105  COMM 111  COMM 112  ECON 201  ECON 202  FREN 101  FREN 102  GEOG 102  GEOG 240  POLS 102  POLS 220  PSYC 101  PSYC 241  RELI 231  SOC 101  SOC 105  SOC 221  SOC 232  SPAN 101  SPAN 102  HIST 101  HIST 102  HIST 152  HIST 153  HIST 250 *  PHIL 111  PHIL 150 *  PHIL 170 History & Literature of the Arts  ART 101  ART 105  ART 106  MUSI 170  THEA 101 Literature  ENGL 131  ENGL 132  ENGL 221  ENGL 222  ENGL 241  ENGL 242  ENGL 261  ENGL 262  ENGL 285 Applied Arts  ART 109  THEA 102 Creative Writing  ENGL 213  ENGL 214  ENGL 215 * Serves technical and professional degree programs specific to WVU Parkersburg. Does not transfer to WVU as General Education (March 2018).

2019-2020