Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: LNGM-1371- Section: 71
Liquefied Natural Gas Hazards and Safety Practices 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Kenneth Ballou
E-mailballoukw@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 the basic concepts in the liquefied natural gas industry; includes state/federal regulations and guidelines which require industrial safety training. Topics include Mercury removal, NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations for liquefied natural gas.
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.

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Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1 Introductions, Syllabus
Week 2 General Safety vs. Process Safety (OSHA PSM)
Week 3 Regulatory Driven Safety and Safety as a Core Value
Week 4 Hazardous Properties of Natural Gas and LNG
Week 5 OSHA HazCom Standard: Safety Data Sheets
Week 6 Other Hazardous Materials in an LNG Facility
Week 7 Hazards During LNG Ship Loading
Week 8 Hazards During Routine LNG Operations
Week 9 Responding to Emergencies
Week 10    Incident Investigations and Reporting
Week 11    Hazard Identification and Job Safety Analysis
Week 12    Review and FE
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1 Introductions, Syllabus, (Q1, and WA1)
Week 2    General Safety vs. Process Safety (OSHA PSM), (Q2)    
Week 3    Regulatory Driven Safety and Safety as a Core Value, (Q3)
Week 4    Hazardous Properties of Natural Gas and LNG, (Q4)
Week 5 OSHA HazCom Standard: Safety Data Sheets, (Q5, WA2)
Week 6    Other Hazardous Materials in an LNG Facility, (Q6)
Week 7    Hazards During LNG Ship Loading, (Q7)
Week 8    Hazards During Routine LNG Operations, (Q8)
Week 9 Responding to Emergencies, (Q9, WA3)
Week 10    Incident Investigations and Reporting, (Q10)
Week 11    Hazard Identification and Job Safety Analysis, (Q11)
Week 12    Review and FE
Final Exam Date December 6, 2021 - 6:00 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 12:00 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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. 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.