PTAC-2438-02 - Process Tech III-Operations
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Spring 2017 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Spring 2017 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Sparrow, Michael A | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||||||
sparrowma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Number | 11880 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operation of process equipment. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | PTAC-2420/PTAC-1432 | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Process Technology I-Equipment by Pearson - ISBN-13: 978-0-13-700412-6 ISBN-10: 0-13-700412-5 |
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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,(NO MORE THAN 5 MINS) for lectures or labs, 2 Tardies will count as an ABSENCE 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 =1 letter grade, 7absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences= 3 letter grades, 11 absences = F 3. A student with Perfect attendance will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester. |
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Course Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Chapter Tests-33.1/3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.1/3% Final Exam-33.1/3% 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO MAKEUPS OR RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your current test average will be given for that test. 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 NOT be allowed to replace the zero with your current test average. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. 2. Homework must be completed on time, 15 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework should be hand written. 3. Each time you are caught on your Cell Phone in the classroom or lab, will result in the student having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. 4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day. |
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Final Exam Date | May 8, 2017 - 10:00 AM Through May 8, 2017 - 12:00 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2017 PTAC 2438 Process Technology III - Operations Week of: January 16 MLK Holiday 18 Introduction to class. 19 Process Video 20 Lecture (Last day for schedule changes, Jan.20) 23 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today 25 Chapter 4-Operator Safety 27 Process Video 30 Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title V February 1 Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams 3 Process Video 6 Chapter 7-Process Physics/Review Exam 1 8 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7) 10 Process Video 13 Chapter 8- Quality for Operators 15 Chapter 9-Process Economics 17 Process Video 20 Chapter 10- Communication for Operators 22 Chapter 11- Instrumentation Review for Operators 24 Process Video 27 Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties/Review Exam 2 March 1 Exam 2 (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) 3 Process Video Last Day to drop without academic penalty (March 1) 6 Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Test 8 Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties 10 Process Video 13 Spring Break 15 Spring Break 20 Chapter 15-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids 22 Chapter 16-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids 24 Process Video March 27 Chapter 17-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage 29 Complete Chapter 17/Review Exam 3 31 Process Video April 3 Exam 3-(Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17) 5 Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown 7 Process Video 10 Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround 12 Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup 14 April 14- Good Friday-Campus Closed April 19 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty 17 Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations 19 Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting 21 Process Video 24 Complete Ch. 22 / Review for Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) 26 Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) 28 Process Video May 1 Review for Final Exam 3 Lab Exercise Complete Review for Final Exam/Last class day. 5 No class May 8 No class 10 Final Exam – Wednesday May 10 - 8:00 am - 10:30 am 12 Graduation Friday, May 12, 2017 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2017 PTAC 1410 Process Technology I – Equipment Key Terms and Questions are due on designated date unless otherwise specified! Week of: January 18 Introduction to class. 23 Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Equipment 25 Chapter 2-Process Drawings and Equipment Standards 30 Chapter 3-Piping, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings 1 Chapter 4-Valves February 6 Complete Chapter 4 / Review for Exam 1 8 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3 & 4) 13 Chapter 5-Tanks and Vessels 15 Chapter 6-Pumps 20 Chapter 6-Pumps 22 Chapter 7-Compressors March 1 Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty 27 Chapter 8-Turbines / Review for Exam 2 March 1 Exam 2-(Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8) 6 Chapter 9-Electrical Distribution and Motors 8 Chapter 11-Heat Exchangers (Key Terms) 13 SPRING BREAK 15 SPRING BREAK 20 Complete Chapter 11-Heat Exchangers (Questions) 22 Chapter 12-Cooling Towers 27 Chapter 13-Furnaces 29 Chapter 14-Boilers/Review for Exam 3 April 3 Exam 3-(Chapters 9, 11,12,13 & 14) 5 Chapter 15-Auxiliary Equipment 10 Chapter 16-Tools 12 Chapter 17-Separation Equipment 17 Chapter 18-Reactors (Key Terms) 19 Chapter 18-Reactors (Questions) APRIL 19 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty May 24 Chapter 21-Environmental Control Equipment (Key Terms) 26 Complete Ch. 21(Questions)/ Review for Exam 4. 1 Exam 4-(Chapters 15,16,17,18 & 21) 3 Review for Final Exam 8 Final Exam – Monday May 8, 2017 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) 12 Graduation Friday, May12, 2017 |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE STENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2017 PTAC 2438 Process Technology III - Operations Week of: January 16 MLK Holiday 18 Introduction to class. 19 Process Video 20 Lecture (Last day for schedule changes, Jan.20) 23 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today 25 Chapter 4-Operator Safety 27 Process Video 30 Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title V February 1 Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams 3 Process Video 6 Chapter 7-Process Physics/Review Exam 1 8 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7) 10 Process Video 13 Chapter 8- Quality for Operators 15 Chapter 9-Process Economics 17 Process Video 20 Chapter 10- Communication for Operators 22 Chapter 11- Instrumentation Review for Operators 24 Process Video 27 Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties/Review Exam 2 March 1 Exam 2 (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) 3 Process Video Last Day to drop without academic penalty (March 1) 6 Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Test 8 Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties 10 Process Video 13 Spring Break 15 Spring Break 20 Chapter 15-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids 22 Chapter 16-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids 24 Process Video March 27 Chapter 17-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage 29 Complete Chapter 17/Review Exam 3 31 Process Video April 3 Exam 3-(Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17) 5 Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown 7 Process Video 10 Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround 12 Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup 14 April 14- Good Friday-Campus Closed April 19 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty 17 Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations 19 Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting 21 Process Video 24 Complete Ch. 22 / Review for Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20, 21 & 22) 26 Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) 28 Process Video May 1 Review for Final Exam 3 Lab Exercise Complete Review for Final Exam/Last class day. 5 No class May 8 No class 10 Final Exam – Wednesday May 10 - 8:00 am - 10:30 am 12 Graduation Friday, May 12, 2017 |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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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. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. 4. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry. 5. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
PTAC 2438 CSLOs: 1. Operation of various process systems using computerized process operation programs and equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration using computer simulation programs and hands on operation. 2. Demonstrate ability to work in self-directed teams using operator specific documentation. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion and demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs. 3. Identify equipment specific to various types of process operations. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion and demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs and actual equipment. 4. Collect and interpret data used in the control of common process systems using actual equipment. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs. 5. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot various process problems. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion and demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs. 6. Write and follow safety and operational procedures. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test question, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment. 7. Identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrate a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by embedded test question, pre / post-test. |
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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. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information |
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 Still Standards Board (TSSB) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1302 K9.4 Comply with Company Policies and Procedures |
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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 Coordinator, Office for Disability Services, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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