Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1408- Section: 01 Safety, Health Environment I |
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Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||||
powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||
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Description | An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | N.A. | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes Course: PTAC1408-Safety, Health, and Environment I Program: Process Technology Program Assessment Manager: Powell Date: 8-16-2011 PSLO Course Outcomes 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. PSLO Course Outcomes 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 1. Students will be able to identify different types of safety equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, and demonstration . PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. PSLO Course Outcomes 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 2. Students will be able to describe the role of a process technician in relation to safety, health, and environment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters, class discussion and embedded questions. 3. Students will be able to describe components of a typical plant safety, health, and environment program. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and embedded questions. 4. Students will be able to list safety, health, and environment equipment used. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and embedded questions. 5. Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and hands on isolation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 6. 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. |
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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 1408 K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE Inspections K9.2 Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures |
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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. |
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Textbooks | Safety, Health and Environment , CAPT 2006 Edition, Publisher-Pearson. Or CAPT 2010 Edition: ISBN-10:0-13-700401-X / ISBN-13:978-0-13-700401-0 | ||||||||||
Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2019 PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment Week of: August 26 Introduction to class. 28 Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environment September 2 Holiday ? Monday, Sept.2nd 4 Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects 9 Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards 11 Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards/Review for Exam 1 16 Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards 18 Exam 1-(Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) 23 Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards 25 Library Assignment Sept. 30th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty 30 Chapter 7-Pressure,Temperature, and Radiation Hazards October 2 Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards/ Review for Exam 2 7 Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards 9 Exam 2-(Chapters 6,7,8 & 9) 14 Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards 16 Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards 21 Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards 23 Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather/ Review for Exam 3 28 Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cyber Security 30 Exam 3-(Chapters 10,11,12,13 & 14) November 4 Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems 6 Lab activity 11 Chapter 19-Process Containment & Process Upset Controls 13 Chapter 21- Permitting Systems Nov. 21st Last Day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty 18 Continue Chapter 21- Permitting Systems 20 Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid/ Review for Exam 4 Thanksgiving Holiday ? Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28-29 25 Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment 27 Exam 4-(Chapters 18, 19, 21, 22, & 24) December 2 Review for Final Exam 4 Last class day/Continue Review for Final Exam 9 Final Exam ? Monday Dec. 9, 2019 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 14 Graduation Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2019 PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment Week of: August 26 Introduction to class. 28 Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environment September 2 Holiday ? Monday, Sept.2nd 4 Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects 9 Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards 11 Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards/Review for Exam 1 16 Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards 18 Exam 1-(Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) 23 Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards 25 Library Assignment Sept. 30th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty 30 Chapter 7-Pressure,Temperature, and Radiation Hazards October 2 Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards/ Review for Exam 2 7 Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards 9 Exam 2-(Chapters 6,7,8 & 9) 14 Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards 16 Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards 21 Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards 23 Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather/ Review for Exam 3 28 Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cyber Security 30 Exam 3-(Chapters 10,11,12,13 & 14) November 4 Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems 6 Lab activity 11 Chapter 19-Process Containment & Process Upset Controls 13 Chapter 21- Permitting Systems Nov. 21st Last Day to drop or withdraw with academic penalty 18 Continue Chapter 21- Permitting Systems 20 Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid/ Review for Exam 4 Thanksgiving Holiday ? Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28-29 25 Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment 27 Exam 4-(Chapters 18, 19, 21, 22, & 24) December 2 Review for Final Exam 4 Last class day/Continue Review for Final Exam 9 Final Exam ? Monday Dec. 9, 2019 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 14 Graduation Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 |
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Final Exam Date | December 9, 2019 - 1:00 PM Through December 9, 2019 - 3:00 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. 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 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 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. |
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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 1408 K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE Inspections K9.2 Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures |
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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. |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
Other | I will not give your grades to a proxy. 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. |