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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1302 (Section: 12, CRN: 91740) Introduction to Process Technology |
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| Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||
| powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201D | ||||||||
| Office Hours | MW- 7:00AM -7:55AM, 10:55AM-11:55AM,1:40PM-2:50PM TR-7:00AM-7:55AM, 11:30AM-11:55AM, 3:00PM-3:35PM |
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| Description | An introduction overview of the processing industries. | ||||||||
| Required 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 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE PTAC 1302 Introduction to Process Technology Tentative Lecture Topics Week 1 Introduction to class. Chapter 1-Process Technology: An Overview Week 2 Chapter 2-Mineral Extraction Industries: Oil and Gas and Mining Week 3 Chapter 3-Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries Chapter 4-Power Generation Industry Week 4 Chapter 6-Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry Chapter 7-Pulp and Paper Industry Week 5 Chapter 11-Basic Physics Week 6 Chapter 12-Basic Chemistry Chapter 13-Process Drawings Week 7 Chapter 14-Piping and Valves Chapter 15-Vessels Week 8 Chapter 16-Pumps Week 9 Chapter 17 Compressors Chapter 18-Turbines Week 10 Chapter 20- Heat Exchangers Chapter 21-Cooling Towers Week 11 Chapter 22-Furnaces Week 12 Chapter 23-Boilers Chapter 24-Distillation Week 13 Chapter 25-Process Service Utilities Week 14 Chapter 26-Process Auxiliaries Week 15 Chapter 27-Instrumentation Week 16 Final Exam Discussion Review |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE PTAC 1302 Introduction to Process Technology Homework Assignments and Test Due Key Terms and Questions are due on designated week unless otherwise specified! ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE ON OR BEFORE DEC. 6, 2024 WILL CLOSE AT 11:30PM AND CAN NOT BE ACCESSED. Week 1 Introduction to class. Chapter 1- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 2 Chapter 2- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 3 Chapter 3- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 4- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 4 Chapter 6- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 7- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Submit Completed Test 1 Study Guide review. Due Week 5 Test 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4,6,&7) Chapter 11-Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 6 Chapter 12- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 13- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 7 Chapter 14- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 15- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Submit Completed Test 2 Study Guide review. Due Week 8 Test 2 (Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15) Due Chapter 16- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 9 Chapter 17 -Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 18- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 10 Chapter 20- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 21- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Submit Completed Test 3 Study Guide review. Due Week 11 Test 3 (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 20, & 21) Due Chapter 22- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 12 Chapter 23- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 24- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 13 Chapter 25- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Week 14 Chapter 26- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due Chapter 27- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions. Due Submit Completed Test 4 Study Guide review. Due Test 4 (Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27)) Week 15 Test 4 (Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27) Submit Completed Final Exam Review. Due Week 16 Final Exam – Due |
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| Final Exam Date | December 6, 2024 - 7:0 AM Through December 10, 2024 - 11:30 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% Labs 10% Attendance 10%.
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 due date and it has to be reopened, there will be an automatic deduction of 20 points. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss a Test, due to an EXCUSED absence a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy and is verifiable. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is Mandatory to complete the course. Failure to take the Final Exam is an automatic Fail for the course.. 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. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
1. 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.
2. Students that are disruptive in class or sleeping will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day. 3. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. 4. 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. 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 |
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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: Tardiness (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs.
2. Absences:NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences of more than 2 class days to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, or a death in your immediate family. 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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| Additional Information |
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. 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. AI is not allowed to be used in this Process Class. 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 |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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