Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-1410- Section: 3D Process Technology I - Equipment

Instructor Information
Instructor	Michael Sparrow
E-mail	sparrowma@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6333
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 E Hours: MW 10:00am-10:30am : TR 5.00pm-6:00pm : F 11:00am-1:00pm
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	Introduction to the use of common processing equipment.
Prerequisites	PTAC-1302 or Concurrent
Learning Outcomes	CSLOs: 1. Describe the basic functions of process equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment 2. Describe related scientific principles associated with process equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment 3. Identify process equipment components. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment. 4. Demonstrate ability to use terminology to describe components of process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment. 5. Demonstrate operation of basic equipment components used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment 6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation, and repair of process equipment. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment. 7. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material, Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by embedded test questions, pre- and post-test
Core Objectives	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
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. Process TechnologyI-Equipment by Pearson - ISBN-13: 978-0-13-700412-6 ISBN-10: 0-13-700412-5
Lecture Topics Outline	Key Terms and Questions are due on designated date unless otherwise specified! August 24 Introduction to class.         25    Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Equipment                     26 Chapter 2-Process Drawings and Industry Standards         27 Lab for Chapter 1 & 2 31 Chapter 3-Tools Sept. 1 Lab for Chapter 3 2 Chapter 4-Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings              3 Chapter 4 -Piping , Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses, Fittings 8 Lab for Chapter 4 9 Chapter 5-Valves                   10 Chapter 5-Valves 14 Lab for Chapter 5 15 Test 1 Study Guide,      16 Covering Chapter 1 Study Guide (Test one due by 5:00 pm) 17 Video Week of: Sept 21 Chapter 6-Pumps Dynamic      22 Chapter 6-Pumps Continued Positive Displacement         23 Lab for Chapter 6 Dynamic pumps 24 Lab for Chaper Positive Displacement pumps      Week of: Sept 28 Chapter 7- Compressors 29 Lab for Chapter 7 Compressors 30 Chapter 8-Turbines 1 Lab Chapter 8 Turbines Week of:     Oct 5     5 Chapter 9-Motors and Engines / Review for Test 2          6 Lab for Chapter 9 Motors 7 Chapter 10-Power Transmission and Lubrication 8 Lab for Chapter 10 Power Transmission and Lubrication          Test 2 Chapters 6,7,8,9, & 10 Week of 12 Chapter 11 Heat Exchangers      13 Chapter 11-Heat Exchangers      14     Lab for heat Exchangers 15 Video Week of Oct 19 19    Chapter 12- Cooling Towers 20 Lab for chapter 12 Cooling Towers      21    Chapter 13-Furnaces 22 Chapter 13 Furnances Week of:     Oct 26 26    Chapter 14-Boilers      27    Lab for Chapter 14 Boilers 28 Chapter 15 Vessels 29 Chapter 15 lab vessels Week of Nov 2    2 Video Test 3-(Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15)         3     Chapter 16-Reactors 4 Chapter 16-Reactors 5 Chapter 16 lab Nov 9    9    Chapter 17-Filters and Dryers          10    Chapter 17 lab 11 Chapter 18-Solids Handling Equipment          12 Chapter 18 lab : Nov 16 16    Chapter 19-Environmental Control Equipment/Review Test 4      17    Chapter 19 Enviromental lab 18 Chapter 20 Augzi Equipment 19 Chapter 20 chapter 20 lab Week of: Nov 23 23    Review for Test 4- (Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20) 24 Lab 25 Lab Nov 30         Completed Final Exam Review due Dec. 1                      Final Exam – Dec. 3 8:00 am thru Dec. 6 11:59 pm
Major Assignments Schedule	TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE FALL 2020 PTAC 1410-11&12 Process Technology I – Equipment Week of: August 24        LO/TO simulator training.                          Week of: August 31        Process Drawings and Industry Standards-Tools          Week of: September 7        Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings                  Week of: September 14        Valves-Identification and operation Week of: September 21        Pumps-Identification and operation      Week of: September28        Compressors and Turbines              Week of: October 5        Motors and Engines             Power Transmission and Lubrication                  Week of: October 12        Heat Exchangers-Identification and operation              Week of: October 19        Cooling Towers Video and Demonstration             Furnaces Week of: October 26        Boilers and Vessels         Week of: November 2        Reactors Video and Design operations          Week of: November 9        Filters and Dryers-Solids Handling Equipment                       Week of: November 16        Environmental Control Equipment Week of: November 23        Auxiliary Equipment             Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28 & 29
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	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 on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". Makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. 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. 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 NOT be allowed to replace the zero with your current test average. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. When a test is handed out students are not allowed to leave the class until test is completed and turned in. 2. Homework must be completed on time,each assignments have a specified day and date if you do not complete your homework as asigned Black board will close the assignment out at the specified times given for each Homework assignment. This will be recorded as a 0 3. Each time you are caught on your Cell Phone in the classroom or lab, will result in the student having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. 4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
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, for lectures or labs, will result in 2 point per tardy being deducted from your test points total at the end of the semester. 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
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.