Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2314- Section: 13 Principles of Quality |
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Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||||
powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 (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. |
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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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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 | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||||
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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. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |