House Bill 2504 Spring 2020 PTAC-2314-02 - Principles of Quality Syllabus


Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2314- Section: 02 Principles of Quality

Instructor Information

Instructor

James Powell

E-mail

powellj@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6344

Office

Department

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

Course Information

Description

Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement.

Prerequisites

PTAC-1302 or Concurrent Enrollment

Learning Outcomes

CLSOs:
1. Ability to use statistical process control to collect, organize, and analyze data used in the process industries. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion

2. Ability to describe the principles of quality control methods and equipment used in the process industries. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion.

3. Demonstrate ability to use quality tools used in process systems. (PSLO3); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion

4. Identify various types of instrumentation and equipment used to collect and analyze data used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion

5. Demonstrate team skills. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion of safety issues encountered during quality problem solving.

6. Identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material, Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by embedded test questions; pre- and post-test.

Core Objectives

Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

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.

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.

Quality Concepts for the Process Industry - Second Edition - by Delmar Cengage Learning- ISBN-13:978-1-4354-8244-9 / ISBN-10: 1-4354-8244-1

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SPRING 2020
PTAC    2314 Principles of Quality

Week of:
January    20    MLK Holiday
        22    Introduction to class/syllabi review.


27    Chapter 1-Why Quality is Important
29    Chapter 2-How It All Began

February    3    Chapter 3-The Quality Gurus
        5    Chapter 4-The International Standards Organization

        10    Chapter 5-Total Quality Management -Review for Exam 1
12    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4&5)

        17    Chapter 6- Customer Satisfaction
        19    Chapter 7-Employee Empowerment

        24    Chapter 8- Teamwork and Teams
        26    Chapter 9- Communication ( Review Exam 2)

            Last Day to drop without academic penalty (March 2)

March        2    Chapter 10-Personal Effectiveness
        4    Exam 2 (Chapters 6,7,8,9&10)

9    Spring Break
        11    Spring Break

        16    School Closed (Classes will be online Starting 3/24/20)
        18    School Closed (Classes will be online Starting 3/24/20)

        WEEK OF MARCH 23RD    Chapter 11-The Economics of Quality complete Questions
Chapter 12-Quality As a System complete Questions/Start work on
Study Guide for Exam 3.

        WEEK OF MARCH 30TH    Chapter 13-The Cost of Quality complete Questions
                        Complete Study guide for EXAM 3 due April 1st

April        WEEK OF APRIL 6TH    EXAM 3 on Monday April 6    (Chapters 11,12&13)
Chapter 14-Quality Tools (part1) complete Questions
                         Chapter 15- Quality Tools (part2) complete Questions
                         Chapter 16-Variation    complete Questions

        April 17 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty

April        WEEK OF APRIL 13TH    Chapter 17-Statistical Process Control complete Questions
                         Chapter 18-SPC and Control Charts complete Questions

        WEEK OF APRIL 20TH    Chapter 19-Process Capability complete Questions
Chapter 20-Epilog complete Questions/Start work on study guide for Exam 4.

        WEEK OF APRIL 27TH    Complete Study Guide for Exam 4 due May 27th
                         EXAM 4 on April 29th
Start working on Review for Final Exam

May        WEEK OF MAY 4TH    COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM

WEEK OF MAY 11TH    Final Exam ON TUESDAY MAY 12TH




                        Graduation Friday, May 15, 2020

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

May 12, 2020 - 8:00 AM Through May 13, 2020 - 12:00 PM

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE: Chapter Tests-33%, Quizzes/homework/labs-34% Final Exam-33%
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 and ready by start of class, 25 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 40. Homework must be hand written. Homework grade will be a weekly average as one grade.
3. 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.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class.
5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard.

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

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.

Homework is to be hand written.

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.

Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC)
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 2314

K9.5 Comply with Local, State and Federal Policies and Procedures

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, 4 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 10 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.

MyLamarPA

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Other

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.

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.

HB 2504

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