House Bill 2504 Fall 2018 PTAC-1302-50 - Introduction to Process Technology Syllabus


Fall 2018 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-1302- Section: 50 Introduction to Process Technology

Instructor Information

Instructor

Thomas Janise

E-mail

janiseth@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6391

Office

Location:	UITC - Room: 201 C
Hours:	M/W/F 10:30 - 20:30

Department

Business and Technology
Chair:	Sheila Guillot
E-mail:	guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6381

Course Information

Description

An introduction overview of the processing industries.

Prerequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes

PSLO    Course Outcomes

1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.

Students will be able to describe the roles, responsibilities, and work environment of a
process technician.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters.


2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
Students will be able to name basic processes.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters.

3.    Students will be able to name basic equipment.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.

4.    Students will be able to name basic systems.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.

5. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation
Students will be able to describe quality concepts.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.

6. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.

Students will be able to describe safety and environmental concepts.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.

7. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading
material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading.

Measures: Embedded test questions; pre/post test.

Core Objectives

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Textbooks

Introduction to Process Technology, 2nd Edition Publisher - Pearson
ISBN-10:0-13-480824-X / ISBN-13:978-0-13-480824-6

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2018
PTAC    1302 Introduction to Process Technology

Week of:
August    27    Introduction to class.
        29    Chapter 1-Process Technology: An Overview

            Holiday – Monday, Sept.3rd

September 5    Chapter 2-Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining

10    Chapter 3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
        12    Chapter 4-Power Generation Industry

17    Chapter 6-Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry &
            Chapter 7-Pulp and Paper Industry
        19    (Review Exam 1)

        24    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4,6,&7)
        26    Chapter 11-Basic Physics


            Oct. 1st Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty

October    1    Chapter 12-Basic Chemistry
3    Chapter 13-Process Drawings

8    Chapter 14-Piping and Valves & Chapter 15-Vessels
        10    (Review for Exam 2)

        15    Exam 2 (Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15)
        17    Chapter 16-Pumps/Chapter 17 Compressors

22    Chapter 18-Turbines
24    Chapter 20- Heat Exchangers (Review for Exam 3)

29    Chapter 21-Cooling Towers
        31    Review Exam 3 (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 20, & 21)

November    5    Exam 3 (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 20, & 21)
        7    Chapter 22-Furnaces

        12    Chapter 23-Boilers
        14    Chapter 24-Distillation (Terms)

        19    Chapter 24-Distillation (Questions)
        21    Chapter 25-Process Service Utilities

        November 21st Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty

22    Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22&23

        26    Chapter 26-Process Auxiliaries
        28    Chapter 27-Instrumentation (Review for Exam 4)


December 3    Exam 4 (Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27
         5    Review for Final Exam

December 10    Final Exam – Thursday Dec. 6, 2018 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

         14    Graduation Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

December 10, 2018 - 6:30 PM Through December 10, 2018 - 9:00 PM

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest current test score will be given for that test, ONLY if you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence or a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. Once a test is passed out students are not allowed to leave the classroom until test completed and turned in.
2. Homework must be completed on time, 15 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework should be hand written.
3. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab except during breaks. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class and counted absent for the day.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must make arrangements to see me in person.

Attendance Policy

Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests.
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs, 2 Tardies will count as an Absence.
2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
3. A student with Perfect attendance will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

Facility Policies

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.
Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

Important Information

ADA Considerations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

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Other

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.