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Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2314 (Section: 01, CRN: 10332) Principles of Quality |
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| Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||
| powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201D | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours MW-7:00am-7:50 am/M-1:00pm-2:20pm/W-1:00pm-2:20pm TR-7:00am-7:50am/R-9:30am-11:30am/1:30pm-3:30pm |
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| Description | Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement. | ||||||||
| 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 Quality by Pearson 2nd Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-642470-3 / ISBN-10: 0-13-642470-8
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality Week 1 MLK Holiday Introduction to class/syllabi review. Week 2 Chapter 1-Inroduction to Process Quality Week 3 Chapter 2- Total Quality Management and Economics Chapter 3-Customer Service Week 4 Chapter 4-Quality Management Systems-International Standards (ISO) Week 5 Test 1 Chapter 5-Quality Management-Quality Reliability Planning Week 6 Chapter 6- Team Skills Chapter 7-Continuous Improvements-Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CPA) Week 7 Chapter 8- Continuous Improvement-Six Sigman Test 2 Week 8 Spring Break Spring Break Week 9 Chapter 9-Continuous Improvement-Lean Chapter 10-Group Problem Solving-Designed Experiments Week 10 Chapter 11-Other Basic Quality Tools Week 11 Chapter 12-Data Collection and Representative Sampling Discussion of Study Guide for Test 3 Week 12 Test 3 Chapter 13-Variance and Operating Consistency Week 13 Chapter 14-Variables Control Charts and Interpretation Week 14 Chapter 15-Attributes Control Charts and Interpretation Week 15 Chapter 16-Process Capability Chapter 17-Putting the Puzzle Together Week 16 Test 4 Final Exam Study Guide discussion Week 17 Final Exam Due |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality Chapter review questions are due by end of the assigned week. 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 Review Questions Week 3 Chapter 2-Complete Review Questions Chapter 3- Complete Review Questions Week 4 Chapter 4- Complete Review Questions Work on study guide for Test 1 Week 5 Test 1 (Chapters 1,2,3, &4) Chapter 5- Complete Review Questions Week 6 Chapter 6- Complete Review Questions Chapter 7- Complete Review Questions Week 7 Chapter 8- Complete Review Questions Complete Study Guide Review Exam 2 Test 2 (Chapters 5,6,7, &8) Week 8 SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK Week 9 Chapter 9- Complete Review Questions Chapter 10- Complete Review Questions Week 10 Chapter 11- Complete Review Questions Week 11 Chapter 12- Complete Review Questions Complete Study guide Week 12 Test 3 (Chapters 9,10,11&12) Chapter 13 - Complete Review Questions Week 13 Chapter 14-Complete Review Questions Week 14 Chapter 15- Complete Review Questions Week 15 Chapter 16- Complete Review Questions Chapter 17 Review of All Chapters Complete Study Guide for Exam 4 Week 16 Test 4 due (Chapters 13,14, 15 &16) COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM Final Exam will open at end of week. Week 17 Final Exam Due |
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| Final Exam Date | May 9, 2025 - 7:0 AM Through May 13, 2025 - 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-30%, Quizzes/homework-25% Final Exam-35% Attendance 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. 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 make up the test without a grade penalty. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. |
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| 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 repeatedly 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, excessive talking, 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. |
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| 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 per current guidelines, 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 |
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| Additional Information |
Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards Endorsed by NAPTA Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 2314 K9.5 Comply with Local, State and Federal Policies and Procedures |
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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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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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