Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1302- Section: 11
Introduction to Process Technology 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor James Powell
E-mailpowellj@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6344
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 D
Hours:MW- 7:00AM -7:55AM, 10:55AM-11:55AM,1:45PM-3:15PM TR–7:00AM-7:55AM, 11:30AM-11:55AM, 3:00PM-3:15PM
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. (PLSO 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.
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 to Process Technology, Second Edition, Publisher-Pearson: ISBN-10:0-13-480824-X / ISBN-13:978-0-13-480824-6
Lecture Topics
Outline		 PTAC    1302 Introduction to Process Technology


Key Terms and Questions are due on designated week unless otherwise specified!

Week of:
August 23        Introduction to class.
            Chapter 1-Process Technology: An Overview
Week of:
August 30        Chapter 2-Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining
            Chapter 3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
Week of:
September 6         Holiday – Monday, Sept.6th
            Chapter 4-Power Generation Industry
Week of:
September 13        Chapter 6-Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry
            Chapter 7-Pulp and Paper Industry
            Work on Study Guide Review for Test 1.

Week of:
September 20        Test 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4,6,&7) (Test 1 Sept. 21)
            Chapter 11-Basic Physics
            
            Sept. 27th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty

Week of:
September 27        Chapter 12-Basic Chemistry        
            Chapter 13-Process Drawings            
Week of:
October 4        Chapter 14-Piping and Valves (Review for Test 2)
            Chapter 15-Vessels
Week of:
October 11        Test 2 (Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15) (Test 2 Oct 12)        
            Chapter 16-Pumps    
Week of:        
October 18        Chapter 17 Compressors
            Chapter 18-Turbines
Week of:
October 25        Chapter 20- Heat Exchangers (Review for Test 3)
    Chapter 21-Cooling Towers
Week of:
November 1        Test 3 (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 20, & 21) (Test 3 Nov. 2)
            Chapter 22-Furnaces
Week of:
November 8        Chapter 23-Boilers
            Chapter 24-Distillation


        
November 18th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty

Week of:
November 15        Chapter 25-Process Service Utilities
            Chapter 26-Process Auxiliaries (Review for Test 4)    

Week of:
November 22        Chapter 27-Instrumentation    (Review for Final Exam)    
            Test 4 (Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27) (Test Nov. 25)

        Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 25 &26

Week of:
November 29        Completed Final Exam Review due Monday Nov. 30.
Final Exam – Dec. 8


Major Assignments
Schedule
TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE
FALL 2021
PTAC    1302 Introduction to Process Technology


Week of:
August 23        LO/TO simulator training.
            

Week of:
August 30        Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining
            

Week of:
Sept 6            Holiday – Monday, Sept.66h             
            Power Generation Industry Video

Week of:
Sept 13        Water and Wastewater Treatment Video         
            


Week of:
Sept 20        Basic Physics demonstration
        


Week of:            
October 4        Basic Chemistry demonstration        
                


Week of:            
October 11        Piping and Valve operations    
        
        

Week of:            
October 18        Pump operation
        


Week of:            
October 25        Compressors / Turbines operation

Week of:
November 1        Heat Exchanger & Cooling Tower operation
        


Week of:
November 8        Furnaces
        

Week of:
November 15        Distillation demonstration    
            Process Service Utilities demonstration
        
Week of:
November 22        Process Auxiliaries demonstrations        
            Process Auxiliaries demonstrations


Week of:        Valve and Heat Exchanger Quiz
November 29
Final Exam Date December 7, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 4:0 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Chapter Tests-25%, Quizzes/homework/labs-25% Final Exam-30% Attendance 20%
1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken on blackboard during a specified time frame. If you miss the test and it has to be reopened, there will be an automatic deduction of 10 points. 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. Lab attendance and participation is required.
2. Homework assignments are to be submitted on blackboard and must be completed by due date, 20 PTS will be deducted if not submitted by due date. Homework more than a week late will not receive a grade higher than 50.
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.
5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard.
6. The PTAC program has a dress code, failure to wear proper shoes and clothing will result in being sent out of class and counted absent 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.
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
  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 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.
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.