Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420- Section: 50 Process Technology II-Systems |
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Instructor | Michael Sparrow | ||||||||
sparrowma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6333 | ||||||||
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Description | A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles. | ||||||||
Prerequisites | REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S): Process Technology Systems by Michael Speegle , Publisher-Thomson Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-3999-8 / ISBN-10: 1-4180-3999-3. 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. Course Outcomes 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. 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. Course Outcomes 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. 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. Course Outcomes 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. 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. Course Outcomes 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. |
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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. |
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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 21 Holiday 23 Introduction to class. 25 Weeklys Chapter Review 28 Chapter 1-The System Concept 30 Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment February 1 Weekly Chapter Review 4 Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems 6 Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water,& Demineralized Water System 8 Weekly Chapters Review 11 Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems 13 Continue Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems/Review for Exam 1 15 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) March 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty 18 Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems 20 Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems 22 Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems 25 Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems 27 Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems/ March 1 Weekly Chapters Review 4 Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) 6 Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems 8 Weekly Chapters Review 11 Spring Break 15 Spring Break 18 Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems 20 Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems Chapter 22 Weekly Chapters Review 25 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 27 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 29 Weekly Chapters Review April 1 Chapter 14 Combustion Systems 3 Chapter 15-Extraction Systems/Review for Exam 3 5 Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15) 8 Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems 10 Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems 12 Weekly Chapters Review 15 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 17 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 19 Weekly Chapters Review 22 Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems 24 Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems/Review for Exam 4 26 Weekly Chapters Review April 29 Review for Exam 4 May 1 Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24 6 Final Exam Review 8 Final Exam Review (Last Day of Class Final Exam Monday, May 13 (10:00 am ? 12:30 pm) Graduation Monday, May 17, 2019 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2019 PTAC 2420 Process Technology II - Systems Week of: January 21 Holiday 23 Introduction to class. 25 Weeklys Chapter Review 28 Chapter 1-The System Concept 30 Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment February 1 Weekly Chapter Review 4 Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems 6 Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water,& Demineralized Water System 8 Weekly Chapters Review 11 Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems 13 Continue Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems/Review for Exam 1 15 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) March 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty 18 Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems 20 Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems 22 Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems 25 Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems 27 Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems/ March 1 Weekly Chapters Review 4 Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) 6 Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems 8 Weekly Chapters Review 11 Spring Break 15 Spring Break 18 Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems 20 Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems Chapter 22 Weekly Chapters Review 25 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 27 Chapter 13-Distillation Systems 29 Weekly Chapters Review April 1 Chapter 14 Combustion Systems 3 Chapter 15-Extraction Systems/Review for Exam 3 5 Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15) 8 Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems 10 Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems 12 Weekly Chapters Review 15 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 17 Chapter 18-Reactor Systems 19 Weekly Chapters Review 22 Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems 24 Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems/Review for Exam 4 26 Weekly Chapters Review April 29 Review for Exam 4 May 1 Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24 6 Final Exam Review 8 Final Exam Review (Last Day of Class Final Exam Monday, May 13 (10:00 am ? 12:30 pm) Graduation Monday, May 17, 2019 |
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Final Exam Date | May 14, 2019 - 6:00 PM Through May 14, 2019 - 8:30 PM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Chapter Tests-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. Once a test is passed out students are not allowed to leave the classroom until test completed and turned in. |
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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 absent for the day. 2. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class. |
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Attendance Policy |
1. 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 2. A student with no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester 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 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.Tardiness will not be accepted 2 Tardies will count as a Absence |
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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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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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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |