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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2438 (Section: 50H, CRN: 10369) Process Technology III - Operations |
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| Instructor | Thomas Janise | ||||||||
| janiseth@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6391 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201C | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Tu-Th 9am - 6pm, By appointment. janiseth@lamarpa.edu |
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| Additional Contact Information | janiseth@lamarpa.edu | ||||||||
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| 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.
Process Technology Plant Operations, 2e
Michael Speegle
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 - - Chapter 1 – The Process Technician Today - Chapter 2 – Jobs in the Process Industries - Chapter 3 – John’s 12-Hour Shift Week 2 - Chapter 4 – Operator Safety - Chapter 5 – Environmental Compliance and Title V Week 3 - Chapter 6 - Emergency Response Teams - Chapter 7 – Process Physics Week 4 - Review for Chapters 1 through 7 - Exam 1 - Chapter 8 – Quality for Operators - Chapter 9 – Process Economics for Operators Week 5 - Chapter 10 - Communication for Operators - Chapter 11 – Instrumentation for Operators Week 6 - Chapter 12 – Routine Operator Duties - Review Chapters 8 through 12 - Exam 2 - Chapter 13 – Process Samples and Common Analytical Tests Week 7 - Chapter 15 – Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids - Final Day to Drop Without Penalty Week 8 - Chapter 16 – Material Handling II: Bulk Solids - Chapter 17 – Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage Week 9 - Spring Break. No Classes! Week 10 - Review Chapters 13 through 17 - Exam 3 Week 11 - Chapter 18 – Process Unit Shutdown - Chapter 19 – Process Unit Turnaround - Week 12 - Chapter 20 – Process Unit Start-up - Chapter 21 – Abnormal Situations - April 14 – Final Day to Drop With Penalty Week 13 - Chapter 22 – Process Troubleshooting - Review Chapters 18 through 22 - Exam 4 Week 14 - Review for Final Exam Week 15 - Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 – Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 1 – The Process Technician Today - Chapter 2 – Jobs in the Process Industries - Chapter 3 – John’s 12-Hour Shift Week 2– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 4 – Operator Safety - Chapter 5 – Environmental Compliance and Title V Week 3– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 6 - Emergency Response Teams - Chapter 7 – Process Physics Week 4– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Review for Chapters 1 through 7 - Exam 1 - Chapter 8 – Quality for Operators - Chapter 9 – Process Economics for Operators Week 5– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 10 - Communication for Operators - Chapter 11 – Instrumentation for Operators Week 6– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 12 – Routine Operator Duties - Review Chapters 8 through 12 - Exam 2 - Chapter 13 – Process Samples and Common Analytical Tests Week 7– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 15 – Material Handling I: Bulk Liquids - February 27 – Final Day to Drop without Penalty Week 8– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 16 – Material Handling II: Bulk Solids - Chapter 17 – Material Handling III: Oil Movement and Storage Week 9 – Spring Break. No Classes! Week 10– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Review Chapters 13 through 17 - Exam 3 Week 11– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 18 – Process Unit Shutdown - Chapter 19 – Process Unit Turnaround - Week 12– Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 20 – Process Unit Start-up - Chapter 21 – Abnormal Situations - April 14 – Final Day to Drop with Penalty Week 13 – Complete Chapter Assignments for: - Chapter 22 – Process Troubleshooting - Review Chapters 18 through 22 - Exam 4 Week 14– - Review for Final Exam Week 15 - Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2024 - 6:0 AM Through May 8, 2024 - 6:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
10% - Attendance/Participation 30% - Exams 30% - Assignments 30% - Final Exam |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Additional Information |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||||||
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