Fall 2020 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	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 D Hours: MW- 7:00AM -7:55AM, 11:05AM-11:55AM: 2:50PM-4:00PM TR-7:00AM-7:55AM, 3:05PM-4:15PM
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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. Describe the principles of quality control. 4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. 5. Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards. 6. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry. 7. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. 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 2020 PTAC    1302 Introduction to Process Technology Key Terms and Questions for Chapters are due on designated week unless otherwise specified! Week of: September 8         Chapter 1-Process Technology: An Overview Chapter 2-Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining             Chapter 3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries Week of: September 14     Chapter 4-Power Generation Industry Chapter 6-Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry (Review Test 1)             Chapter 7-Pulp and Paper Industry Week of: September 21                     Chapter 11-Basic Physics                          Sept. 28th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty Week of: September 28        Chapter 12-Basic Chemistry                     Chapter 13-Process Drawings             Week of: October 5        Chapter 14-Piping and Valves (Review for Test 2)             Chapter 15-Vessels Week of: October 12                             Chapter 16-Pumps     Week of:         October 19        Chapter 17 Compressors             Chapter 18-Turbines Week of: October 26        Chapter 20- Heat Exchangers (Review for Test 3)     Chapter 21-Cooling Towers Week of: November 2                     Chapter 22-Furnaces Week of: November 9        Chapter 23-Boilers             Chapter 24-Distillation          November 19th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty Week of: November 16        Chapter 25-Process Service Utilities             Chapter 26-Process Auxiliaries (Review for Test 4)     Week of: November 23        Chapter 27-Instrumentation    (Review for Final Exam)                          Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 26 &27 Week of: November 30        Completed Final Exam Review due Wednesday Dec. 2. Week of: December 7        Final Exam – Dec. 7 – Dec. 9 Graduation Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at 5:30pm
Major Assignments Schedule	J. Powell TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE FALL 2020 PTAC    1302 Introduction to Process Technology Week of: Sept 8            Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining    videos.                     Power Generation Industry Video LO/TO simulator training. Week of: Sept 14        Water and Wastewater Treatment Video                       Week of: Sept 21        Basic Physics demonstration          Week of:             October 5        Basic Chemistry demonstration                          Week of:             October 12        Piping and Valve operations                       Week of:             October 19        Pump operation          Week of:             October 26        Compressors / Turbines operation Week of: November 2        Heat Exchanger & Cooling Tower operation          Week of: November 9        Furnaces videos          Week of: November 16        Distillation demonstration                 Process Service Utilities demonstration          Week of: November 23        Process Auxiliaries demonstrations                     Process Auxiliaries demonstrations
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 6, 2020 - 11:00 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%, Quizzes/homework/labs-34% Final Exam-33% 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, 20 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than a week 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. 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
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.