Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2420- Section: 2H Process Technology II-Systems

Instructor Information
Instructor	Michael Sparrow
E-mail	sparrowma@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6333
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 E Hours: M 8-9:30, T8-9:30
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	A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles.
Prerequisites	PTAC-1410 /PTAC-1432 (PTAC-1432 can be con-current)
Learning Outcomes	1. Students will use technology to accdss operator specific documentation. 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.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. PSLO 2: Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. PSLO 3: Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operations. PSLO 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. 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
Lecture Topics Outline	SPRING 2021 PTAC 2420 Process Technology II – Systems NOTE:          Chapter assignments are due at start of class. Week of: January 18    Introduction to class.          Chapter 1-The System Concept January 25    Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment                  Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems February 1    Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water, & Demineralized Water Systems Review for Exam 1     February 8    Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems          Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) February 15    Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems          Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems                  February 22    Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems          March 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty     March 1     Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems                      March 8     Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems Complete Review for Exam 2          Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)         March 15     SPRING BREAK          SPRING BREAK          March 22     Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems          Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems March 29     Chapter 13-Distillation Systems          Chapter 13-Distillation Systems Continued April 5     Chapter 14-Combustion Systems Chapter 15-Extraction Systems                     April 16th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty April 12     Review for Exam 3 Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15)                      Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems                       April 19     Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems                      Chapter 18-Reactor Systems                  April 26     Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems          Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems          Review for Exam 4 May 3     Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24)/Review for Final Exam          Continue Review for Final Exam May 10    Final Exam – Tuesday May 11, 2021
Major Assignments Schedule	SPRING 2021 PTAC    2420 Process Technology II – Systems NOTE:         Chapter assignments are due at start of class. Week of: January 18    Introduction to class.          Chapter 1-The System Concept January 25    Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment                  Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems February 1    Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water, & Demineralized Water Systems Review for Exam 1     February 8    Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems          Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) February 15    Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems          Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems                  February 22    Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems          March 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty     March 1     Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems                      March 8     Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems Complete Review for Exam 2          Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)         March 15    SPRING BREAK         SPRING BREAK          March 22     Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems          Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems March 29     Chapter 13-Distillation Systems          Chapter 13-Distillation Systems Continued April 5     Chapter 14-Combustion Systems Chapter 15-Extraction Systems                     April 16th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty April 12     Review for Exam 3 Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15)                      Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems                       April 19     Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems                      Chapter 18-Reactor Systems                  April 26     Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems          Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems          Review for Exam 4 May 3     Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24)/Review for Final Exam          Continue Review for Final Exam May 10     Final Exam – Monday 10/2021 thru May 11/ 2021
Final Exam Date	May 10, 2021 - 6:00 AM   Through  May 12, 2021 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale	Chapter test-30%, Homework 30%, Final Exam 30%, Lab 10%
Determination of Final Grade	Chapter test-30%, Homework 30%, Final Exam 30%, Lab 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. 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. 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. 4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day. 5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. 6. 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.
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 (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
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.
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Other	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. 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. 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. 4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day. 5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. 6. 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.
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.