Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2438 (Section: 50H, CRN: 10369) Process Technology III - Operations

Instructor Information
Instructor	Thomas Janise
Email	janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6391
Office	Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 C
Office Hours	By appointment. janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description	This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operation of process equipment.
Required 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.
Additional Materials/Resources	None
Corequisites/Prerequisites	PTAC-2420/PTAC-1432
Learning Outcomes	1. Describes the roles, responsibilities, and work environment of a process technician. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions. 2. Demonstrate ability to name basic processes. (PSLO 2); measured by interactive control room lab sessions. 3. Demonstrate ability to identify basic process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by field lab sessions, class discussions. 4. Demonstrate ability to name basic process equipment systems. (PSO 2); measured by lab using P&ID drawings, class discussions. 5. Describe quality concepts used in process controls in process industries. (PSLO 3); embedded test questions, class discussions. 6. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); embedded test questions, class discussions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	1. Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 2. 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.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Introduction to class; course syllabus; Blackboard instructions; Process Technician Today Week 2: Operator Safety, Environmental Compliance Week 3: Emergency Response Teams Week 4: Process Physics Week 5: Quality and Process Economics for Operators Week 6: Communication for Operators. Instrumentation Review. Week 7: Routine Operator Duties Week 8: Process Samples and Analytical Tests. Operator Maintenance Duties. Week 9: Spring Break. No Classes Week 10: Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids, II: Bulk Solids Week 11: Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage Week 12: Process Unit Shutdown Week 13: Process Unit Turnaround and Startup Week 14: Abnormal Situations, Process Troubleshooting Week 15: Process Troubleshooting Week 16: Final Exam Prep
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Chapter 1-The Process Technician Today. End of chapter question assignment due by end of the week. Week 2: Chapter 4-Operator Safety, Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title 5. End of chapter question assignment due by end of the week. Week 3: Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams. End of chapter question assignment due by end of the week. Week 4: Chapter 7-Process Physics, Review for Exam 1, Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 4-7) End of chapter question due by end of the week before taking the exam. Week 5: Chapter 8-Quality for Operators, Chapter 9-Process Economics for Operators. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 6: Chapter 10-Communication for Operators, Chapter 11-Instrumentation Review for Operators. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 7: Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties, Review for Exam 2, Exam 2 (Chapters 8-12) End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week before taking the exam. Week 8: Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Tests. Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of spring break week. Week 9: Spring Break. No Classes Week 10: Chapter 15 and 16 - Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids and II Bulk Solids. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 11: Chapter 17 - Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage, Review for Exam 3. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 12: Exam 3-(Chapters 13-17), Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 13: Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround, Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 14: Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations, Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting. End of chapter question assignment due by the end of the week. Week 15: Review for Exam 4, Exam 4-(Chapters 18-22), Review for Final Week 16: Final Exam Prep. Last class day is May 11th.
Final Exam Date	May 6, 2023 - 10:00 AM   Through  May 8, 2023 - 10:00 PM
Grading Scale
Determination of Final Grade	10% - Attendance/Participation 30% - Exams 30%  - Assignments 30% - Final Exam
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. By appointment only...email at janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Attendance Policy	Course Attendance score will count as an Exam.  4 unexcused absences results in a drop of a letter grade.   11 unexcused absences results in course failure.  Positive COVID test must be verified by a lab report
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	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.
Department Information	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot Email: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381