House Bill 2504 Fall 2018 PTAC-2438-01 - Process Technology III


Fall 2018 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2438- Section: 01 Process Technology III - Operations

Instructor Information

Instructor

James Powell

E-mail

powellj@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6344

Office

Department

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

Course Information

Description

This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operation of process equipment.

Prerequisites

PTAC-2420

Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes

Course: PTAC2438-Process Technology III-Operations      Program: Process Technology
Program Assessment Manager: Powell                      Date: Revised 8-22-2013

PSLO    Course Outcomes
1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.    1. Students will be able to operate various process systems using computerized process operating programs and equipment.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment.
    2. Students will work in self-directed teams using operator specific documentation.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment.

PSLO
Course Outcomes
2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.    3. Students will be able to identify equipment specific to various types of process operations.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and operation of computer simulator programs.

PSLO    Course Outcomes
3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation

4. Students will collect and interpret data used in the control of common process systems using actual equipment.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment.
    5. Students will be able to troubleshoot various process problems.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment.

PSLO    Course Outcomes
4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.

    6. Students will be able to write and follow safety and operational procedures.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment.

PSLO    Course Outcomes
5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
    7. 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

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 2438

K1.1    Monitor and Regulate Distillation System
K3.1    Monitor and Regulate Continuous Reaction System
K4.1    Monitor and Regulate Steam System
K6.2    Monitor and Regulate Utility Air System
K7.1    Receive Chemical Materials
K7.2    Store Chemical Materials
K7.3    Transfer Chemical Materials

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Process Technology

PSLOs:
1. Use technology to access operator specific documentation and training.

2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.

3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation.

4. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.

5. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material

Textbooks

Process Technology Plant Operations (2nd Edition) by Michael Speegle , Publisher-Thomson Publishing ISBN-10: 1-133-95015-9/ ISBN-13: 978-1-133-95015-8

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2018
PTAC    2438 Process Technology III - Operations

Week of:
August    28    Introduction to class.
30    Chapter 1-Process Technician Today


September    4    Chapter 4-Operator Safety
        6    Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title V

         11    Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams/Review Exam 1
         13    Chapter 7-Process Physics

         18    Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7)
20    Chapter 8- Quality for Operators

        25    Quiz / Library Assignment
        27    Library Assignment

            Last Day to drop without academic penalty (October 1st)

October    2    Chapter 9-Process Economics
        4    Chapter 10- Communication for Operators

        9    Chapter 11- Instrumentation Review for Operators/Review Exam 2
        11    Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties

        16    Exam 2 (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12)
        18    Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Test

        23    Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties
        25    Chapter 15-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids

        30    Chapter 16-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids
November     1    Chapter 17-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage/Review Exam 3

        6    Exam 3-(Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17)
        8    Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown




November    13    Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround
        15    Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup

        November 21 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty

        20    Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations/ Review for Exam 4
        22    Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22&23

        27    Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting
29    Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) / Review for Final Exam

December    4    Complete Review for Final Exam

        11    Final Exam – Tuesday Dec. 11 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

        12    Graduation Friday, December 14, 2018

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

December 11, 2018 - 1:30 PM Through December 11, 2018 - 4:00 PM

Grading Scale

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

Determination of
Final Grade

Chapter Tests-33.1/3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.1/3% Final Exam-33.1/3%
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.
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 must 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 from the class.

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

I will not discuss grades over the phone or by email. I will not give your grade to another student. You must come to my office in person.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC)
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 2438

K1.1    Monitor and Regulate Distillation System
K3.1    Monitor and Regulate Continuous Reaction System
K4.1    Monitor and Regulate Steam System
K6.2    Monitor and Regulate Utility Air System
K7.1    Receive Chemical Materials
K7.2    Store Chemical Materials
K7.3    Transfer Chemical Materials

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, 4 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 no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester.
4. 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.
5. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class.

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

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.

HB 2504

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