Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: INTC-1355 (Section: 11, CRN: 10372)
Unit Operations
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Instructor Information
Instructor Thomas Janise
Email janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6391
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201C
Office Hours Tu-TH 9am - 6pm. By appointment only
Additional Contact Information Tu-TH 9am - 6pm. By appointment only
Course Information
Description Automatic control requirements of industrial processes. Includes control systems, control loop tuning, and analysis.
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.

Introduction to Process Technology (2nd Edition) - Pearson

ISBN 10:   0-13-480824-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13-480824-6    
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • INTC-1301 Principles of Industrial Measurements I
  • INTC-1341 Principles of Automatic Control
  • INTC-1343 Application of Industrial Automatic Control
  • INTC-1343 Application of Industrial Automatic Controls
Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the basic functions of process equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment

    2. Describe related scientific principles associated with process equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment

    3. Identify process equipment components. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment.

    4. Demonstrate ability to use terminology to describe components of process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment.

    5. Demonstrate operation of basic equipment components used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment

    6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation, and repair of process equipment. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment.

    7. Describe the roles, responsibilities, safety, environmental, and quality concepts associated with the work environment of a process technician; and identify basic processes, equipment, and systems.
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.
    7. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material.
Lecture Topics Outline

Week 1 - Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 1 Process Tech Overview 
Chapter 2 Mineral Extraction 

Week 2- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 3 Chemical and Pharmaceutical
Chapter 4 Power Generation-

Week 3- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 6 Water and Wastewater Treatment
Chapter 7 Pulp and Paper Industry

Week 4- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Review of Chapters 1 through 7
Exam 1

Week 5- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 8 Working as Teams 
Chapter 9 Safety Health and Environment 

Week 6 - Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 10 Quality 
Chapter 11 Basic Physics 

Week 7- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 12 Basic Chemistry 
Chapter 13 Process Drawings

Week 8- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 14 Piping and Valves 
Chapter 15 Vessels 

Week 9- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Review of Chapters 11 through 15  
Exam 2

Week 10 - Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 16 Pumps 
Chapter 17 Compressors 

Week 11- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 18 Turbines 
Chapter 19 Electricity and Motors 
Chapter 20 Heat Exchangers

Week 12- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Review of Chapters 16 through 21
Exam 3

Chapter 21 Cooling Towers
Chapter 22 Furnaces
Chapter 23 Boilers 

 Week 13- Discussion, Videos, and Demos

Chapter 24 Distillation
Chapter 25 Process Service Utilities
Chapter 26 Process Auxilliaries
Chapter 27 Instrumentation

 

Major Assignments Schedule None
Final Exam Date May 6, 2024 - 9:0 AM   Through  May 8, 2024 - 10:0 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
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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.
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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.
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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