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Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1408- Section: 1 Safety, Health, and Environment |
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| Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||||
| powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| Description | An overview of safety, health, and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | N.A. | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes Course: PTAC1408-Safety, Health, and Environment I Program: Process Technology Program Assessment Manager: Powell Date: 8-16-2011 PSLO Course Outcomes 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. PSLO Course Outcomes 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 1. Students will be able to identify different types of safety equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, and demonstration . PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. PSLO Course Outcomes 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 2. Students will be able to describe the role of a process technician in relation to safety, health, and environment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters, class discussion and embedded questions. 3. Students will be able to describe components of a typical plant safety, health, and environment program. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and embedded questions. 4. Students will be able to list safety, health, and environment equipment used. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and embedded questions. 5. Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process equipment. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion and hands on isolation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 6. Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. Measures: Embedded test questions; pre/post test. |
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| 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 1408 K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE Inspections K9.2 Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
Safety, Health and Environment , Second Edition NAPTA Publisher-Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-557249-8 ISBN-10: 0-13-557249-5 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2021 PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment NOTE: Questions are due on designated week unless otherwise specified! Week of: August 23 Introduction to class. Chapter 1-Introduction to Safety, Health and Environment Week of: August 30 Chapter 2-Types of Hazards and their Effects Chapter 3-Recognizing Chemical Hazards Week of: September 6 Holiday – Monday, Sept.6th Chapter 4-Recognizing Biological Hazards/Review for Test 1 Week of: September 13 Chapter 5-Equipment and Energy Hazards Completed Test 1 Study Guide review due by 9/15) Test 1-(Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) Will open 9/16 and close 9/19 Week of: September 20 Chapter 6-Fire and Explosion Hazards Chapter 7-Pressure,Temperature, and Radiation Hazards Sept. 27th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty Week of: September 27 Chapter 8-Hazardous Atmospheres and Respirator Hazards Chapter 9-Working Area and Height Hazards Completed Test 2 Study Guide review due by 10/4 at 12pm Week of: October 4 Test 2-(Chapters 6,7,8 & 9) Will open 9/30 and close 10/3 Chapter 10-Hearing and Noise Hazards Chapter 11-Construction,Maintenance and Tool Hazards Week of: October 11 Chapter 12-Vehicle and Transportation Hazards Chapter 13-Natural Disasters and Inclement Weather Week of: October 18 Chapter 14-Physical Security and Cyber Security Completed Test 3 Study Guide reviews due by 10/20 Test 3- (Chapters 10,11,12,13 & 14) Will open 10/20 and close 10/24 Week of: October 25 Chapter 15- Recognizing Ergonomic Hazards Chapter 16- Recognizing Environmental Hazards Week of: November 1 Chapter 17-Introduction to Hazard Controls Chapter 18-Engineering Controls: Alarms & Indicator Systems Week of: November 8 Chapter 19-Process Containment & Process Upset Control Completed Test 4 Study Guide reviews due by 11/9 Test 4- (Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19) Will open 11/10 and close 11/14 Chapter 20- Administrative Controls: Programs and Practices November 18th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty Week of: November 15 Chapter 21- Permitting Systems Chapter 22- Personal Protective Equipment & First Aid Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 25-26 Week of: November 22 Chapter 23- Monitoring Equipment Chapter 24-Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response Equipment Week of: November 29 Completed Test 5 Study Guide review due by Nov.29 Test 5- Wed. Dec. 1 (Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24) Completed Final Exam Study Guide Review due Dec. 6, 2021. Week of: December 6 Final Exam due Dec. 8, 2021 Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards Endorsed by NAPTA Recognized by Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1408 K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE Inspections K9.2 Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2021 PTAC 1408 Safety, Health and Environment NOTE: Questions are due on designated week unless otherwise specified! Week of: August 23 Introduction to class. Chapter 1- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: August 30 Chapter 2- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 3- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: September 6 Holiday – Monday, Sept.6th Chapter 4- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Start work on Complete Study Guide Review for Test 1 Week of: September 13 Chapter 5- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Completed Test 1 Study Guide review due by 9/15) Test 1-(Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) Will open 9/16 and close 9/19 Week of: September 20 Chapter 6- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 7- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Sept. 27th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty Week of: September 27 Chapter 8- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 9- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Completed Test 2 Study Guide review due by 10/1 Week of: October 4 Test 2-(Chapters 6,7,8 & 9) Will open 9/30 and close 10/3 Chapter 10- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 11- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: October 11 Chapter 12- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 13- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: October 18 Chapter 14- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Completed Test 3 Study Guide reviews due by 10/20 Test 3- (Chapters 10,11,12,13 & 14) Will open 10/20 and close 10/24 Week of: October 25 Chapter 15- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 16- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: November 1 Chapter 17- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 18- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: November 8 Chapter 19- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Completed Test 4 Study Guide reviews due by 11/9 Test 4- (Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19) Will open 11/10 and close 11/14 Chapter 20- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions November 18th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty Week of: November 15 Chapter 21- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 22- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 25-26 Week of: November 22 Chapter 23- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Chapter 24- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Week of: November 29 Completed Test 5 Study Guide review due by Nov.29 Test 5- Wed. Dec. 1 (Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, & 24) Completed Final Exam Study Guide Review due Dec. 6, 2021. Week of: December 6 Final Exam due Dec. 9, 2021 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2021 - 7:0 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-25%, Final Exam-30%, Attendance 20% 1. You will have 5 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. |
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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 1408 K9.1 Conduct Preventative SHE Inspections K9.2 Conduct SHE Incident and Hazard Investigations K9.3 Instruct Individuals Entering Operating Area in SHE Policies and Procedures |
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| 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 (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 |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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 give your grades to a proxy. 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. | ||||||||||
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