House Bill 2504 Spring 2019 PTAC-2420-02 - Process Technology II-Systems Syllabus


Spring 2019 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2420- Section: 02 Process Technology II-Systems

Instructor Information

Instructor

Michael Sparrow

E-mail

sparrowma@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6333

Office

Location:	UITC - Room: 201 E
Hours:	Monday 9:00am10:30, 5:15pm-6:15pm, TH8:00am-9:00am,5:00pm-6:00pm,W 9:00am-10:30am, 5:15pm-6:15, Friday 10:00am-11:00am

Department

Business and Technology
Chair:	Sheila Guillot
E-mail:	guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6381

Course Information

Description

A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles.

Prerequisites

PTAC-1410 /PTAC-1432 (PTAC-1432 can be con-current)

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to demonstrate operation of each process systems using computerized process operating programs.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs.
2. Students will be able to identify equipment specific to various types of process operation systems.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs.
3. Students will be able to describe the purpose of various types of systems.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of simulator programs.
4. Students will be able to describe the functions of common process systems.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment.
5. Students will explain and demonstrate operation and control of common process systems using actual equipment.Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment.
6. Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process systems.Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment.
7. 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.

Core Objectives

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Uses 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. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.

Textbooks

Process Technology Systems by Michael Speegle , Publisher-Thomson Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-3999-8 / ISBN-10: 1-4180-3999-3

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SPRING 2019
PTAC    2420 Process Technology II - Systems

Week of:
January    22    Introduction to class.
        24    Chapter 1-The System Concept

        29    Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment
        31    Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems

February    5    Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water,& Demineralized Water System
        7    Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems

        12    Continue Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems/Review for Exam 1
        14    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5)

        10    Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems
        21    Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems

March 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty

        26    Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems
        28    Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems

March 5    Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems/
7    Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)

        11    Spring Break
        13    Spring Break

19     Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems
21    Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems

        26    Chapter 13-Distillation Systems
        28    Continue Chapter 13-Distillation Systems

April        2    Chapter 14-Combustion Systems
        4    Chapter 15-Extraction Systems/Review for Exam 3

        9    Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15)
        11    Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems



        16    Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems
        18    Chapter 18-Reactor Systems

        23    Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems
        25    Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems/Review for Exam 4

April          30 Review for Exam 4

May        2     Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24)

        7 Final Exam Review Continue (Last Day of Class)


Final Exam – Tuesday, May 14 (8:00 am – 10:30 am)


        Graduation Monday, May 17, 2019

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

May 14, 2019 - 8:00 AM

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%

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

Attendance Policy

Research has shown a cause and college effect relationship between attendance and 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 Tardies will count as an 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

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

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.

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

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.