Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1410- Section: 50 Process Technology I - Equipment |
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Instructor | Michael Sparrow | ||||||||||
sparrowma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6333 | ||||||||||
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Description | Introduction to the use of common processing equipment. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | PREREQUISITES: PTAC-1302 or Concurrent | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 5. Students will be able demonstrate operation of basic equipment components used in the process industries. 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 demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process equipment Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of components. 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. |
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Core Objectives |
1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 1. Students will be able to describe basic functions of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. 2. Students will be able to describe related scientific principles associated with process equipment. 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 process equipment components. Measures: Pre/Post test, Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on identification of components. 4. Students will be able to use terminology to describe components of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on identification of components. |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 1. Students will be able to describe basic functions of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. 2. Students will be able to describe related scientific principles associated with process equipment. 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 process equipment components. Measures: Pre/Post test, Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on identification of components. 4. Students will be able to use terminology to describe components of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on identification of components. PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 5. Students will be able demonstrate operation of basic equipment components used in the process industries. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. 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. |
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Textbooks |
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S): Process Technology Equipment by Pearson - ISBN-13: 978-0-13- |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2019 PTAC 1410 Process Technology I – Equipment Key Terms and Questions are due on designated date unless otherwise specified! Week of: August 27 Introduction to class. 29 Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Equipment Holiday – Monday, Sept.2nd September 3 Chapter 2-Process Drawings and Industry Standards 5 Chapter 3-Tools September 10 Chapter 4-Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings/Review for Exam 1 12 Chapter 5-Valves 17 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) 19 Chapter 6-Pumps 24 Quiz 26 Library Assignment October 1 Chapter 7- Compressors 3 Chapter 8-Turbines October 8 Chapter 9-Motors and Engines 10 Chapter 10-Power Transmission and Lubrication / Review for Exam 2 Sept. 30 Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty October 15 Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) 17 Chapter 11- Heat Exchangers 22 Chapter 12- Cooling Towers 24 Chapter 13-Furnaces / Review Exam 3 29 Chapter 14-Boilers 31 Chapter 15-Vessels November 21st Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty November 5 Exam 3-(Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15) 7 Chapter 16-Reactors November 12 Chapter 17-Filters and Dryers 14 Chapter 18-Solids Handling Equipment 19 Chapter 19-Environmental Control Equipment/Review Exam 4 21 Chapter 20-Auxiliary Equipment 26 Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20)./ Review for Final Exam 28 Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28 & 29 December 3 Continue Review for Final Exam 5 Final Exam – Dec. 5 (6:00 pm -8:30 pm) 10 13 Graduation Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2019 PTAC 1410 Process Technology I – Equipment Key Terms and Questions are due on designated date unless otherwise specified! Week of: August 27 Introduction to class. 29 Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Equipment Holiday – Monday, Sept.2nd September 3 Chapter 2-Process Drawings and Industry Standards 5 Chapter 3-Tools September 10 Chapter 4-Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings/Review for Exam 1 12 Chapter 5-Valves 17 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) 19 Chapter 6-Pumps 24 Quiz 26 Library Assignment October 1 Chapter 7- Compressors 3 Chapter 8-Turbines October 8 Chapter 9-Motors and Engines 10 Chapter 10-Power Transmission and Lubrication / Review for Exam 2 Sept. 30 Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty October 15 Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) 17 Chapter 11- Heat Exchangers 22 Chapter 12- Cooling Towers 24 Chapter 13-Furnaces / Review Exam 3 29 Chapter 14-Boilers 31 Chapter 15-Vessels November 21st Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty November 5 Exam 3-(Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15) 7 Chapter 16-Reactors November 12 Chapter 17-Filters and Dryers 14 Chapter 18-Solids Handling Equipment 19 Chapter 19-Environmental Control Equipment/Review Exam 4 21 Chapter 20-Auxiliary Equipment 26 Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20)./ Review for Final Exam 28 Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28 & 29 December 3 Continue Review for Final Exam 5 Final Exam – Dec. 5 (6:00 pm -8:30 pm) 10 13 Graduation Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 |
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Final Exam Date | December 5, 2019 - 6:00 PM Through December 5, 2019 - 8:30 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
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 |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies |
. 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. |
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Attendance Policy |
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 is at INSTRUCTORS DISCRETION for lectures or labs,. 2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (Dr.Stamp or Attending Nurses hand signature) 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 |
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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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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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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |