Pulp and Paper Operations
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Pulp and Paper Operations TCC is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for entry into the pulp and paper products industry. In addition, this program provides supplemental training for present industry employees needing to upgrade their skills in this field.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
IDFC 1007 Industrial Safety Procedures Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment.Topics include:introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Industrial Safety and Health 109.1, $80
2592 | 2 |
| PPOT 1000 Pulp and Paper Chemistry This course provides an introduction and general understanding of chemistry in the pulp and paper industry.2702 | 3 |
| PPOT 1010 Pulping, Washing & Chemical Rec This class provides a historical review of the pulp, paper, and recycles industry.It gives an introduction to raw materials used in the manufacture of pulp and paper products and their characteristics.Includes wood and chip handling, mechanical, slufate and Kraft pulping, cooking equipment, brown stock washing and chemical recovery.2703 | 3 |
| PPOT 1020 Pulp Screening, Bleaching/Recl This course provides a description of the pulp screening, bleaching and recycling process.2704 | 3 |
| PPOT 1030 Pulp & Paper Machine & Fin This course provides a description and understanding of the pulp and paper machine and the finishing operations.2705 | 3 |
| PPOT 1040 Quality/Oper Mgmt & Pollution This course provides a knowledge and understaqnding of quality/operations management adn pollution abatement.2706 | 3 |
| *22 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
