House Bill 2504 Fall 2019 PTAC-1302-12 - Introduction to Process Technology Syllabus


Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-1302- Section: 12 Introduction to Process Technology

Instructor Information

Instructor

James Powell

E-mail

powellj@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6344

Office

Department

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Business and Industrial 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

CSLOs:
1. Describes the roles, responsibilities, and work environment of a process technician. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions

2. Demonstrate ability to name basic processes. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions

3. Demonstrate ability to identify basic process equipment. (PSLO 2); embedded test questions, class discussion

4. Demonstrate ability to name basic process equipment systems. (PSO 2); embedded test questions, class discussion

5. Describe quality concepts used in process controls in process industries. (PSLO 3); embedded test questions, class discussion

6. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); embedded test questions, pre- and post-test.

Core Objectives

* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 1302

K9.4 Comply with Company Policies and Procedures

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

Introduction toProcess Technology, Second Edition, Publisher-Pearson: ISBN-10:0-13-480824-X / ISBN-13:978-0-13-480824-6

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2019
PTAC    1302 Introduction to Process Technology

Week of:
August    26    Introduction to class.
        28    Chapter 1-Process Technology: An Overview

September    2    Holiday ? Monday, Sept.2nd
        4    Chapter 2-Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining

        9    Chapter 3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
        11    Chapter 4-Power Generation Industry

        16    Chapter 6-Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry (Review Exam 1)
            Chapter 7-Pulp and Paper Industry
        18    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4,6,&7)

        23    Chapter 11-Basic Physics
        25    Library assignment

            Sept. 30th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty

        30    Chapter 12-Basic Chemistry
October    2    Chapter 13-Process Drawings

        7    Chapter 14-Piping and Valves (Review for Exam 2)
        9    Chapter 15-Vessels

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

        21    Chapter 17 Compressors
23    Chapter 18-Turbines

        28    Chapter 20- Heat Exchangers (Review for Exam 3)
        30    Chapter 21-Cooling Towers

November    4    Exam 3 (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 20, & 21)
        6    Chapter 22-Furnaces

        11    Chapter 23-Boilers
        13    Chapter 24-Distillation (Terms)

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

        18    Chapter 24-Distillation (Questions)
        20    Chapter 25-Process Service Utilities

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

        Holiday ? Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28&29

December    2    Exam 4 (Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27)
        4    Final Exam Review

        9    No class
December     11    Final Exam ? Wednesday Dec. 11, 2019 8:00 am - 10:30 am

        13        Graduation Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at 5:30pm

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

December 11, 2019 - 8:00 AM Through December 11, 2019 - 10:00 AM

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. 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, 30 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 an unexcused absence for the day.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence 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 come to my office, in person.

Homework is to be hand written.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB)
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 1302

K9.4 Comply with Company Policies and Procedures

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 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 the Office for Disability Services 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.