Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: LNGM-1370- Section: 71 Introduction to Liquefied Natural Gas Manufacturing

Instructor Information
Instructor	Kenneth Ballou
E-mail	balloukw@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6418
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A Hours: By appointment only.
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 overview of liquefied natural gas and an introduction to the various aspects of liquefied natural gas industry including equipment, systems, instrumentation, operations, gas composition and physical properties, plant operations procedure development, LNG storage and ship loading designs and operations; LNG physical properties and specifications, and the various scientific principles. Addresses a variety of liquefied natural gas technologies; covers regulations of the liquefied natural gas industry.
Prerequisites	An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Process Technology or an equivalent. Extensive experience in a related field may be used in lieu of a degree.
Learning Outcomes	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 interactive control room lab sessions. 3. Demonstrate ability to identify basic process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by field lab sessions, class discussions. 4. Demonstrate ability to name basic process equipment systems. (PSO 2); measured by lab using P&ID drawings, class discussions. 5. Describe quality concepts used in process controls in process industries. (PSLO 3); embedded test questions, class discussions. 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, class discussions.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	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.
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. None
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1 Introductions, Syllabus Week 2 Natural Gas, LNG, Information Resources Week 3 The History of LNG Week 4 LNG Vocabulary, Acronyms, and Definitions Week 5 LNG Liquefaction Week 6 LNG Regasification and Peak-Shaving Week 7 Equipment, controls, instrumentation Week 8 LNG Regulations, PHMSA OMT-Ops/Maint/Tng Week 9 Operations Procedures Week 10    Transporting LNG by ship Week 11    Basic LNG Safety Week 12    Review and FE
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 (WA1)    Introductions, Syllabus, Q1, and WA1 Week 2     Natural Gas, LNG, Information Resources, Q2     Week 3     The History of LNG, Q3 Week 4     LNG Vocabulary, Acronyms, and Definitions, Q4 Week 5 (WA2)    LNG Liquefaction, Q5, WA2 Week 6     LNG Regasification and Peak-Shaving, Q6 Week 7     Equipment, controls, instrumentation, Q7 Week 8     LNG Regulations, PHMSA OMT-Ops/Maint/Tng, Q8 Week 9 (WA3)    Operations Procedures, Q9, WA3 Week 10     Transporting LNG by ship, Q10 Week 11     Basic LNG Safety, Q11 Week 12     Review and FE ***WA1 - WA3 are writing assignments. FE is Final Exam***
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2021 - 6:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Writing Assignment 1    5% Writing Assignment 2    5% Writing Assignment 3    5% Weekly Quizzes        55% Final Exam            30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	This is an online course. Log in to Blackboard at least once a week and check your email regularly. There will be Microsoft Teams sessions scheduled periodically. Respond to the invitation when received.
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	Quizzes:    Quizzes are “open notes” but may be timed, so thoroughly review the material before beginning a quiz so that you do not get slowed down having to search for an answer. The goal is to learn the material, not to stress you out over a quiz. Writing assignments:    Writing assignments are primarily for content and to assure that you are exposed to the type of writing you may be asked to do in a plant. Still, try to use good form, proper grammar, and check your spelling. Points may be deducted for poor writing. Also, please be careful to include everything asked for in the assignment, or points will be deducted. An opportunity will be given to make up ½ of any deducted points by re-writing and making corrections. Final exam:    The final exam is comprehensive and may include anything in the posted course materials, any handouts you are given, or any documents you were asked to download.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.