PTAC-2446-01 - Process Troubleshooting
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Spring 2018 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Spring 2018 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Powell, James Leland | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||||
powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Information | |||||||||||||
Course Number | 10242 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | PTAC-2420 / PTAC-1432 | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks | Process Technology Troubleshooting by Charles Thomas , Publisher-Delmar Cengage ISBN-10: 1-4283-1100-9 / ISBN-13: 978-1-4283-1100-8 | ||||||||||||
Attendance Policy |
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 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=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F 3. A student with no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester. 4. 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 absent for the day. 5. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class. |
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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 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. 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 must be hand written. |
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Final Exam Date | May 7, 2018 - 1:00 PM Through May 7, 2018 - 3:30 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2018 PTAC 2438 Process Technology III - Operations Week of: January 16 Introduction to class. 18 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today (Last day for schedule changes, Jan.31) 23 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today 25 Chapter 4-Operator Safety 30 Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title V February 1 Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams 6 Chapter 7-Process Physics/Review Exam 1 8 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7) 13 Chapter 8- Quality for Operators 15 Chapter 9-Process Economics 20 Chapter 10- Communication for Operators 22 Chapter 11- Instrumentation Review for Operators Last Day to drop without academic penalty (February 28) 27 Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties/Review Exam 2 March 1 Exam 2 (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) 6 Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Test 8 Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties 12 Spring Break 16 Spring Break 20 Chapter 15-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids 22 Chapter 16-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids March 30- Good Friday-Campus Closed March 27 Chapter 17-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage 29 Complete Chapter 17/Review Exam 3 April 3 Exam 3-(Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17) 5 Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown 10 Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround 12 Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup April 18 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty 17 Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations 19 Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting 24 Complete Ch. 22 / Review for Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) 26 Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) / Review for Final Exam May 1 Last class Day / Complete Review for Final Exam May 3 Final Exam – Thursday May 3 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 12 Graduation Friday, May 11, 2018 |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2018 PTAC 2438 Process Technology III - Operations Week of: January 16 Introduction to class. 18 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today (Last day for schedule changes, Jan.31) 23 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today 25 Chapter 4-Operator Safety 30 Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title V February 1 Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams 6 Chapter 7-Process Physics/Review Exam 1 8 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7) 13 Chapter 8- Quality for Operators 15 Chapter 9-Process Economics 20 Chapter 10- Communication for Operators 22 Chapter 11- Instrumentation Review for Operators Last Day to drop without academic penalty (February 28) 27 Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties/Review Exam 2 March 1 Exam 2 (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) 6 Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Test 8 Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties 12 Spring Break 16 Spring Break 20 Chapter 15-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids 22 Chapter 16-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids March 30- Good Friday-Campus Closed March 27 Chapter 17-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage 29 Complete Chapter 17/Review Exam 3 April 3 Exam 3-(Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17) 5 Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown 10 Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround 12 Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup April 18 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty 17 Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations 19 Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting 24 Complete Ch. 22 / Review for Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) 26 Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) / Review for Final Exam May 1 Last class Day / Complete Review for Final Exam May 3 Final Exam – Thursday May 3 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm 12 Graduation Friday, May 11, 2018 |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Process Technology 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 |
Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes Course: PTAC2446-Process Troubleshooting Program: Process Technology Program Assessment Manager: Powell Date: 1-16-2012 CSLO Course Outcomes (PSLO 1). Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 1. Students will be able to list methods and models associated with process troubleshooting. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion. CSLO Course Outcomes (PSLO 2). Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 2. Students will be able to identify different types of troubleshooting techniques used to troubleshoot equipment specific to various types of process operations. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion. CSLO Course Outcomes (PSLO 3). Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 3. Students will be able to employ applicable troubleshooting methods to solve process problems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. 4. Students will be able to interpret data collection and analysis, their cause and effect relationships, and use reasoning to diagnose process problems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. CSLO Course Outcomes (PSLO 4). Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 5. Students will be able to follow safety procedures employed during troubleshooting process problems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters, embedded questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment. CSLO Course Outcomes (PSLO 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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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. I will not give your grade to another student. 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 Workforce Investment Council (TWIC) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 2446 K8.1 Diagnose Malfunction or Abnormality K8.2 Remedy Equipment/Process Malfunction |
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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 Special Populations Coordinator, 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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