Ethanol Plant Technician

Entry: Fall Term
Length: 7 terms (21 months)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Ethanol Plant Technician is a 21-month (seven-term) program that will teach you to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of ethanol fermentation plant processes. Coursework is completed in the context of safety and compliance. You'll study electrical and electronics theory, digital fundamentals, process control, instrumentation, high level equipment maintenance and analysis, and bioprocess laboratory techniques. Theory courses are supplemented with practical, hands-on laboratory activities.

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
BPT104	Introduction to Biotechnology	3
ELT373	DC Circuit Analysis	4
ENG105	Composition I	3
MAT742	Technical Math	2
	Total	12
Term II
BPT127	Industrial Chemistry	2
ELT378	AC Circuit Analysis	4
ENG106	Composition II	3
MAT761	Technical Math for Electronics	2
	Total	11
Term III
BPT145	Applied Microbiology	4
CSC110	Introduction to Computers	3
ELT550	Analog Devices	4
MAT120	College Algebra	3
	Total	14
Term IV
BPT135	Applied Biochemistry	2
ELT310	Digital Circuits	4
SDV150	Communications for Careers	3
	Fine Arts elective	1
	Humanities elective	3
	Total	13
Term V
BPT122	Ethanol Fermentation	2
IND140	Industrial Maintenance Drives	1
IND142	Industrial Maintenance Pumps	1
MFG508	Quality Management	2
PHY705	Introduction to Physics	2
	Social Science elective	3
	Total	11
Term VI
BPT270	Advanced Process Control	2
CHM121	Introduction to General Chemistry	3
ELT736	Instrumentation & Control	2
IND110	CPR, First Aid and Safety	1
IND162	Equipment Maintenance	2
	Total	10
Term VII
BPT132	Bacterial/Fungal Fermentation	2
BPT272	Process Control Practicum	3
BPT932	Bioprocess Internship	4
	Total	9