Spring 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2314- Section: 1H Principles of Quality |
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Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||||
powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
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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. Use and identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 3. Describe the principles of quality control. 4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. 5. Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards. 6. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry. |
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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 2021 PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality Week of: NOTE: Lecture Topics January 18 MLK Holiday Introduction to class/syllabi review. January 25 Chapter 1-Why Quality is Important Chapter 2-How It All Began February 1 Chapter 3-The Quality Gurus Chapter 4-The International Standards Organization February 8 Chapter 5-Total Quality Management -Review for Exam 1 February 15 School closure due to Inclement Weather February 22 Chapter 6- Customer Satisfaction Chapter 7-Employee Empowerment Last Day to drop without academic penalty March 1 March 1 Chapter 8- Teamwork and Teams Chapter 9- Communication ( Review Exam 2) March 8 Chapter 10-Personal Effectiveness March 15 Spring Break Spring Break March 22 Chapter 11-The Economics of Quality Chapter 12-Quality As a System/Start work on Study Guide for Exam 3. March 29 Chapter 13-The Cost of Quality Discussion of Study Guide for Test 3 April 5 Chapter 14-Quality Tools (part1) Chapter 15- Quality Tools (part2) April 16 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty April 12 Chapter 16-Variation Chapter 17-Statistical Process Control April 19 Chapter 18-SPC and Control Charts Chapter 19-Process Capability 4. April 26 Chapter 20-Epilog / Complete Study Guide for Exam 4 due April 28th Start working on Review for Final Exam May 3 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM May 10 Final Exam ON MONDAY MAY 10TH |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2021 PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality Chapter review questions are due at start of class. Please submit assignments on blackboard. All tests will be taken on blackboard. Week of: January 18 MLK Holiday Introduction to class/syllabi review. January 25 Chapter 1-Complete Review Questions Chapter 2-Complete Review Questions February 1 Chapter 3- Complete Review Questions Chapter 4- Complete Review Questions February 8 Chapter 5- Complete Review Questions Complete Review for Test 1 Test 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4&5) February 15 School closure due to Inclement Weather February 22 Chapter 6- Complete Review Questions Chapter 7- Complete Review Questions Last Day to drop without academic penalty March 1 March 1 Chapter 8- Complete Review Questions Chapter 9- Complete Review Questions Start Study Guide Review Test 2 March 8 Chapter 10- Complete Review Questions Complete Study Guide Review Exam 2 Test 2 (Chapters 6,7,8,9&10) due by 03/14/21 March 15 Spring Break Spring Break March 22 Chapter 11- Complete Review Questions Chapter 12- Complete Review Questions Start work on Study Guide for Test 3. March 29 Chapter 13- Complete Review Questions Complete Study guide for EXAM 3 due March 31st Test 3 due April 5th (Chapters 11,12&13) April 5 Chapter 14- Complete Review Questions Chapter 15- Complete Review Questions April 16 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty Week of: April 12 Chapter 16-Variation Review Questions Chapter 17- Complete Review Questions April 19 Chapter 18- Complete Review Questions Chapter 19- Complete Review Questions Start work on study guide for Test 4. April 26 Chapter 20- Complete Review Questions Complete Study Guide for Exam 4 due April 26th Test 4 due by May 3rd Start working on Study Guide Review for Final Exam May 3 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM due by 5th May 10 Final Exam ON MONDAY MAY 10TH |
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Final Exam Date | May 10, 2021 - 1:0 PM Through May 10, 2021 - 3:30 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Chapter Tests-30%, Quizzes/homework/labs-30% Final Exam-30% Class Attendance-10 % 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken on blackboard during a specified time frame. If you miss the test and it has to be reopened, there will be an automatic deduction of 10 points. 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. Lab attendance and participation is required. 2. Homework assignments are to be submitted on blackboard and must be completed by due date, 20 PTS will be deducted if not submitted by due date. Homework more than a week late will not receive a grade higher than 50. 3. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies |
*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 an unexcused absence for the day. *Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day. *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. 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, being Tardy 4 times will count as an Absence. 2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, 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 |
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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. | ||||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA 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 MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||
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