Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2438- Section: 01
Process Technology III - Operations 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Michael Sparrow
E-mailsparrowma@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6333
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 E
Hours:M- 3:00-4:00 W-1:30-3:00, T-TH- 8:30-10:30, F 8:30-1130
Department
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381

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.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operation of process equipment.
Prerequisites PREREQUISITES: PTAC-2420/PTAC-1432
Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes Based on Program Student Learning Outcomes

1: Students will use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.
2: Students will identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
3: Students will identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation.
4: Students will implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
    



    


    




PSLO
Course Outcomes
2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.

    
2.    Students will be able to name basic processes.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters.
    
3.    Students will be able to name basic equipment.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.
    
4.    Students will be able to name basic systems.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.

PSLO    Course Outcomes
3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation
    
5.    Students will be able to describe quality concepts.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.
    



    




PSLO    Course Outcomes
4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.

    
6.    Students will be able to describe safety and environmental concepts.

Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion.
    

    



PSLO    Course Outcomes
5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
    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 PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
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





    





    

    





    
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.

Process Technology Plant Operations by Michael Speegle , Publisher-Thomson Publishing ISBN-10: 1-4180-2869-0/ ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-2863-3
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week of:
August
Wk of 8 -24 thru 8-28    
Chapter 1-Process Technology Today
Chapter 2-Process Hazards    

Wk of 8-31 thru 9-4
31 Chapter 3-The Permit System                
4 Chapter 4-Quality as a Competitive Tool

September
. Wk of 9-8 thru 9-10
Chapter 5-Process Economics/Review Exam
     Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4&5)             

Wk of 9-14 thru 9-17    
Chapter 6- Communication
        Chapter 7-Process Physics

Wk of 9-21 thru 9-24    
Chapter 8- Process Samples
     Chapter 9- The Significance of Common Analytical Tests

Wk of 9-28 thru 10-01    
Chapter 10-Routine Unit Duties
     Exam 2 (Chapters 6,7,8,9&10)             

Wk. of 10-5 thru 10-8        
    Chapter 11-Maintenance Duties: I
        Chapter 12-Maintenance Duties: II            

Wk of 10-12 thru 10-15        
Chapter 13-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids
     Chapter 14-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids

Wk of 10-19 thru 10-22     
Chapter 15-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage
     Complete Chapter 15

Wk of 10-26 thru 10-29            
Exam 3-(Chapters 11,12,13,14& 15)                     
     Chapter 16-Process Unit Shutdown
            
Wk of 11-02 thru 11-5
Chapter 17-Process Unit Turnaround                        
Chapter 18-Process Unit Startup

Wk of 11-9 thru 11-12
     Chapter 19-Abnormal Situations
Chapter 20-Process Troubleshooting
    
Wk of 11-16 thru 11-19    
Complete Ch. 20 / Review for Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20)
     Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20)

Wk of 11-23 thru 11-25
Start and complete Final Study Guide
     Review for Final Exam

Wk of 11-30 thru 12-4    
Study for Final Exam
        Final Exam 12-03

        Graduation Friday, Dec.11, 2020
Major Assignments
Schedule
Week of:Week of:
August
Wk of 8 -24 thru 8-28    
Chapter 1-Process Technology Today
Chapter 2-Process Hazards    

Wk of 8-31 thru 9-4
31 Chapter 3-The Permit System                
4 Chapter 4-Quality as a Competitive Tool

September
. Wk of 9-8 thru 9-10
Chapter 5-Process Economics/Review Exam
     Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4&5)             

Wk of 9-14 thru 9-17    
Chapter 6- Communication
        Chapter 7-Process Physics

Wk of 9-21 thru 9-24    
Chapter 8- Process Samples
     Chapter 9- The Significance of Common Analytical Tests

Wk of 9-28 thru 10-01    
Chapter 10-Routine Unit Duties
     Exam 2 (Chapters 6,7,8,9&10)             

Wk. of 10-5 thru 10-8        
    Chapter 11-Maintenance Duties: I
        Chapter 12-Maintenance Duties: II            

Wk of 10-12 thru 10-15        
Chapter 13-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids
     Chapter 14-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids

Wk of 10-19 thru 10-22     
Chapter 15-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage
     Complete Chapter 15

Wk of 10-26 thru 10-29            
Exam 3-(Chapters 11,12,13,14& 15)                     
     Chapter 16-Process Unit Shutdown
            
Wk of 11-02 thru 11-5
Chapter 17-Process Unit Turnaround                        
Chapter 18-Process Unit Startup

Wk of 11-9 thru 11-12
     Chapter 19-Abnormal Situations
Chapter 20-Process Troubleshooting
    
Wk of 11-16 thru 11-19    
Complete Ch. 20 / Review for Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20)
     Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,19 & 20)

Wk of 11-23 thru 11-25
Start and complete Final Study Guide
     Review for Final Exam

Wk of 11-30 thru 12-4    
Study for Final Exam
        Final Exam 12-03

        Graduation Friday, Dec.11, 2020
Final Exam Date December 3, 2020 - 1:00 AM   Through  December 3, 2020 - 6:00 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-33.3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.3% Final Exam-33.3%
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 MAKEUPS OR RETAKES ?only at instructors discretion If you miss "ONE" Test, your current test average will be given for that test. 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 NOT be allowed to replace the zero with your current test average. 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 should be hand
3. Each time you are caught on your Cell Phone in the classroom or lab, will result in the student having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
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, for lectures or labs, will result in 2 point per tardy being deducted from your test points total at the end of the semester.
2. Absences: A student with 6 unexcused absences will drop a letter grade. You will drop 2 letter grades with 9 unexcused absences. NOTE: Excused absences are, (verifiable), a signed doctor?s appointment or hospital release or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Three points each for the first 5 absences will be deducted from your major test points total at the end of the semester.
3. A student with Perfect attendance 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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.