Summer Sessions 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2438- Section: 71 Process Technology III - Operations

Instructor Information
Instructor	Kenneth Ballou
E-mail	balloukw@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6418
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A Hours: By appointment only.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 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.
Course Information
Description	This course emphasizes activities associated with the hands-on operation of process equipment.
Prerequisites	PTAC-2420/PTAC-1432
Learning Outcomes	1: Students will use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 2: Students will identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 3: Students will identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. 4: Students will implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. PSLO 2: Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. PSLO 3: Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. PSLO 4: Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
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 2nd Edition by Michael Speegle CENGAGE Learning ISBN-10: 1-133-95015-9 / ISBN-13: 978-1-133-95015-8
Lecture Topics Outline	Due to COVID-19 restrictions this course will be online with the exception of labs which will be in person two days each week. Week 1: Introduction to course, review of syllabus, overview of Process Technology Plant Operations Chapters 1,4-7 (Process Tech. Today, Operator Safety, Environmental Compliance, Emergency Response, Physics) Week 2: Overview of Chapters 8-12 (Quality, Economics, Communication, Instrumentation, Routine Duties) Week 3: Overview of Chapters 13-17 (Sampling and Analysis, Maintenance, Bulk Liquid Handling and Bulk Solid Handling) Week 4: Overview of Chapters 16-22 (, Unit Shutdown, Turnaround and Startup, Abnormal Conditions and Troubleshooting) Week 5: Questions and Answers, Final Review Week 6: Final
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Introduction to course, complete Chapters 1,4-7 Week 2: Exam 1 (Chapters 1,4-7), complete Chapters 8-12 Week 3: Exam 2 (Chapters 8-12), complete Chapters 13-17 Week 4: Exam 3 (Chapters 13-17), complete Chapters 18-22 Week 5: Exam 4 (Chapters 18-22), review for final Week 6: Final Exam
Final Exam Date	August 11, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  August 11, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Chapter Tests-33.3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.3% Final Exam-33.3%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and any return phone number. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course.
Attendance Policy	Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. A tardy is an absence for attendance purposes. 4 absences = one letter grade drop 6 absences = two letter grade drop 8 absences = automatic failure of class Quizzes may be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class; student assignments coming in late will be assessed a 10-point penalty, even if the student arrives to class late and turns in work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent from the previous class meeting.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
Important Information
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.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.