Spring 2023 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2438 (Section: 1, CRN: 10360) Process Technology III - Operations

Instructor Information
Instructor	James Powell
Email	powellj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6344
Office	Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 D
Office Hours	Office Hours MW-7:00am-7:50 am/M-1:00pm-2:20pm/W-11:00am-2:20pm TR-7:00am-7:50am/R-9:30am-11:30am
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. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S): Process Technology Plant Operations (2nd Edition) by Michael Speegle , PublisherThomson Publishing ISBN-10: 1-133-95015-9/ ISBN-13: 978-1-133-95015-8
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	PTAC-2336 Process Instrumentation II PTAC-2420 Process Technology II-Systems
Learning Outcomes	CSLOs: 1. Explain the functions of the various instruments used in the process industry. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration and hands on operation 2. Utilize terms and symbols used in process instrumentation. (PSLO 1 PSLO 5); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration and identification of components 3. Interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation drawings used in the process industries. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on use of drawings 4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration and hands on identification of components 5. Identify and adjust the various instruments used in the process industries. (PSLO 3, PSLO 5); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration with actual process equipment 6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process instruments. (PSLO 6); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion and demonstration on actual process equipment
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.
Lecture Topics Outline	TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE SPRING 2023 PTAC 2438 Process Technology III - Operations Week 1 Introduction to class. Chapter 1-Process Technician Today Week 2 Chapter 1-Process Technician Today Chapter 4-Operator Safety Week 3 Chapter 5-Environmental Compliance and Title V Chapter 6-Emergency Response Teams Week 4 Chapter 7-Process Physics/ Review Exam 1 Week 5 Chapter 8- Quality for Operators Chapter 9-Process Economics Week 6 Chapter 10- Communication for Operators Chapter 11- Instrumentation Review for Operators Last Day to drop without academic penalty (February 27th) Week 7 Chapter 12-Routine Operator Duties Review Exam 2 Week 8 Chapter 13-Process Samples and Common Analytical Test Chapter 14-Operator Maintenance Duties Week 9 Spring Break Spring Break Week 10 Chapter 15-Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids Chapter 15-Complete Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids Week 11 Chapter 16-Material Handling II: Bulk Solids Chapter 17-Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage Week 12 Review discussion of Exam 3 Chapters Exam 3-(Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17) April 14th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty Week13 Chapter 18-Process Unit Shutdown Chapter 19-Process Unit Turnaround Week 14 Chapter 20-Process Unit Startup Chapter 21-Abnormal Situations Week 15 Chapter 22-Process Troubleshooting Discussion of -Process Troubleshooting Review for Exam 4 Week 16 Troubleshooting Scenarios Discussions Exam 4-(Chapters 18,19,20,21 & 22) Week 17 Final Exam Due – Tuesday May 9 by 11:30pm
Major Assignments Schedule	TENTATIVE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE SPRING 2023 PTAC 2446 Process Technology Troubleshooting Chapter review questions are due at end of class day. Please submit assignments on blackboard. All tests will be taken on blackboard. Week 1 MLK Holiday Introduction to Class/Syllabi Review Week 2 Chapter 1-Complete Questions Chapter 2-Complete first 10 Questions Week 3 Continue Chapter 2-Complete last 10 Questions Chapter 3- Complete Questions Review Exam 1 Week 4 Chapter 4- Complete Questions Start work on Study Guide for Test 1 Week 5 Completed Study Guide due Review Test 1 Test 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,&4) Week 6 Chapter 5- Complete Questions Chapter 6- Complete Key Terms and Questions Last Day to drop without academic penalty February 27 Week 7 Chapter 7- Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 8-Key Terms & Questions Start Study Guide Review Exam 2 Week 8 Complete Study Guide Review Test 2 Test 2 (Chapters 5,6,7,&8) Week 9 Spring Break Spring Break Week 10 Chapter 9- Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 10- Complete Key Terms and Questions Week 11 Chapter 11- Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 12- Complete Key Terms and Questions Review Test 3 Week 12 Chapter 13- Complete Key Terms and Questions Complete Study Guide Review Exam 3 Test 3-(Chapters 9, 10,11,12& 13) April 14 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty Week 13 Chapter 14- Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 15- Complete Key Terms and Questions Week 14 Chapter 16-Complete Key Terms Chapter 17-Complete Questions Week 15 Study Guide Test 4 Review Test 4 Week 16 Discuss Troubleshooting scenarios. Study Guide Review for Final Exam Week 17 Final Exam Due by 11:30pm May 9 th
Final Exam Date	May 6, 2023 - 7:0 AM   Through  May 9, 2023 - 11:30 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-25%, Quizzes/homework-25% Final Exam-30% Attendance 10% Labs 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 20 points. There are "NO RETAKES". If you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence per the absence policy, you will be able to makeup the test without a grade penalty. 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.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	1. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come by my office, in person. 2. 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. 3. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day 4. 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.
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. 2 Absences: NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure verified with a positive lab test not a home test, or a death in your immediate family. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
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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 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