Name of Department: Industry and Manufacturing

Course Subject Area, Number, Title, and Section Number: Introduction to Process Technology; PTAC 1302-02D

Instructor Name: Cheryl January

Building/Office Number: Wilson/108

Office Hours: 9:30-10:00 a.m. TR

Virtual Hours: None

Office Telephone: 409-882-3306

Email Address: Cheryl.January@lsco.edu

An introduction overview of the processing industries. PTAC 1302 Introduction to Process Technology (41.0301) 3-2-2 Introduction to the processing industries in the oil refinery and petrochemical industry, including: operator roles, responsibilities and expectations; plant terminology; safety and environmental responsibilities; applied organic and inorganic chemistry; applied physics; plant equipment; utility systems; product handling; flow diagrams; and general process overview of process operating technology including the mental and physical requirements of the process operator career. 

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Introduction to Process Technology, 2^nd Edition;ISBN-13: 978-0-13-480824-6 (Paperback), Published by Pearson   

Upon registration, LSCO students are automatically charged $25 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and e-books through the Gator Book Pack program. Physical materials may be picked up in Beaumont or shipped for an additional fee. Information and FAQs are available on the LSCO Gator Book Pack webpage. Students have until the second class day of the semester to opt out of the program.

Students are expected to have access to all required materials during the first week of class and are responsible for completing all assigned coursework. Students who do not have access to their materials during the first week should notify the instructor immediately for guidance.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:

Course Level Learning Outcomes (ACGM or WECM)Core Objectives  Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects

Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.

Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.

LSCO students are required to use their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for success in this face-to-face course. Students are expected to attend every scheduled class meeting, arrive on time, remain for the entire class period, and actively participate in all lectures, discussions, laboratory activities, and assignments.

Students who arrive late, leave early, or fail to participate may be recorded as tardy or absent. Students are responsible for all information, announcements, assignments, and course materials presented during an absence.

If an absence is unavoidable, the student should notify the instructor as soon as possible. Documentation may be required for an excused absence. An excused absence does not automatically extend assignment deadlines or excuse the student from completing required coursework.

Students who stop attending class without officially withdrawing may receive a failing grade. Attendance will be recorded in accordance with college policies. Students are responsible for reviewing the institution’s attendance, withdrawal, and financial-aid requirements.

Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun “attending” and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as “not attending” a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course This negatively affects their financial aid eligibility and disbursement and requires the student to repay any financial aid funds that have already been disbursed . Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.

Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend class during the scheduled meeting time. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.

Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) courses utilize a blended course design that allows students to choose how they will ATTEND their class sessions. Students can choose to attend sessions in-person or live online without attending class on campus. A watch later option is available to students taking a HyFlex course, however, students may utilize watch later sessions no more than three classes during an 8-week term or five classes during a 16-week term.

Make-up work may be permitted only for an excused absence or documented emergency. Students must contact the instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the missed class. Supporting documentation may be required.

If make-up work is approved, the student must complete it within the timeframe established by the instructor. Make-up examinations or assignments may differ from those originally given but will assess the same course objectives.

Unexcused absences, vacations, or failure to plan appropriately generally do not qualify for make-up work. In-class activities, laboratory exercises, presentations, and group assignments may not be eligible for make-up because they depend on attendance and participation.

Students are responsible for obtaining missed notes, announcements, and assignments. Approval of make-up work is at the instructor’s discretion and is subject to college policies.

Students are expected to help maintain a respectful, professional, and productive learning environment.

• Arrive on time and remain in class until dismissed.
• Come prepared with the required textbook, materials, and completed assignments.
• Treat the instructor and classmates with courtesy and respect.
• Listen attentively and avoid side conversations or disruptive behavior.
• Participate appropriately in classroom discussions and activities.
• Raise your hand or wait for an appropriate opportunity before speaking.
• Keep cell phones and other electronic devices silenced and put away unless authorized for instructional use.
• Do not record the instructor or classmates without prior permission.
• Use respectful language and allow others to express differing viewpoints.
• Refrain from sleeping, eating disruptive foods, or engaging in unrelated activities during class.
• Follow all classroom, laboratory, and safety instructions.
• Maintain academic integrity and complete your own work.

• No food, drink, tobacco, cell phones

Disruptive, disrespectful, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior may result in the student being asked to leave the classroom and may be reported according to college policy.

Examinations will be administered in person on the dates listed in the course schedule. Students are expected to arrive on time and bring all required testing materials.

• Students arriving late may not receive additional time and may be denied entry after another student has completed the examination.
• Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other unauthorized electronic devices must be turned off and stored away.
• Only instructor-approved calculators, notes, reference materials, or other resources may be used.
• Students must remain quiet and keep their eyes on their own work.
• Students may not communicate with others, share materials, photograph questions, record content, or remove examination materials from the classroom.
• Food, drinks, bags, and personal belongings must be stored as directed by the instructor.
• Students may be required to present a valid student or government-issued photo identification.
• Unless permission is granted, students should remain in the classroom until their examination is submitted.
• Questions about exam content should be directed only to the instructor.

Students who miss an examination must follow the course Make-Up Work Policy. Any suspected cheating or academic dishonesty will be handled according to the college’s Academic Integrity Policy and may result in a grade of zero and additional disciplinary action.

Respondus

Examinations in this face-to-face course may be administered through Blackboard using Respondus LockDown Browser on the computers in our classroom lab. Students must use the assigned classroom computer and follow all instructions provided by the instructor.

During examinations:

• Students may access only the examination in Blackboard.
• Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, notes, websites, and other unauthorized materials are prohibited.
• Students may not copy, photograph, record, print, or share examination content.
• All applications and browser windows must be closed before opening Respondus.
• Students must remain at their assigned computer until the examination is submitted unless the instructor grants permission to leave.
• Technical problems must be reported to the instructor immediately. Students should not attempt to restart the computer, exit Respondus, or troubleshoot the problem without permission.
• Students may not communicate with classmates during the examination.

Any attempt to bypass Respondus, access unauthorized resources, or receive assistance from another person will be treated as academic dishonesty and handled according to college policy.

Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Catalog. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)

For every hour in class (or unit of credit), students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit-hour class, students should prepare to allocate approximately six to nine hours per week outside of class in a 16-week session OR approximately twelve to eighteen hours in an 8-week session.

Students are expected to attend every scheduled face-to-face class meeting and devote additional time outside the classroom to completing course requirements.

As a general guideline, students should plan to spend approximately two to three hours outside of class each week for every credit hour. This time may be used for:

• Reading assigned chapters and course materials
• Reviewing lecture notes and classroom activities
• Completing homework and other assignments
• Studying for quizzes and examinations
• Completing Blackboard activities
• Preparing for laboratory exercises, discussions, or presentations

The actual time required may vary depending on the student’s reading ability, study habits, prior knowledge, and the difficulty of the material. Employment, family responsibilities, and other personal commitments do not reduce course requirements or extend established deadlines. Students are responsible for organizing their schedules to allow sufficient time to meet all course expectations.

A = 90 - 100%

B = 80 - 89

C = 70 - 79

D = 60 - 69

F = below 60

4 Test at %20

Presentation %5

Final Exam at %15

Grades will be posted in Blackboard. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing their grades and promptly notifying the instructor of any questions or possible discrepancies. Blackboard grade totals may change as additional assignments are graded or course requirements are completed.

Extra-credit opportunities are not guaranteed and will not be provided individually. All students will be evaluated according to the same course requirements and grading standards. Final grades will not be rounded or changed unless a calculation or recording error has occurred.

The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. The instructor will respond to student emails within 24 hours during regular business days. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.  

Students should use their Blackboard college email account and include the course name, course section, and a clear description of their question or concern.

Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Catalog, Class Attendance.)

Students are expected to participate actively during each scheduled class meeting. Participation includes arriving on time, remaining for the entire class period, being prepared, paying attention, taking notes, asking and answering relevant questions, and contributing appropriately to class discussions and activities.

Students must participate in all assigned classroom exercises, group work, demonstrations, laboratory activities, and presentations. Attendance alone does not constitute participation.

Sleeping, engaging in side conversations, using electronic devices for non-course purposes, completing work for another class, or refusing to participate in assigned activities may negatively affect the student’s participation grade.

Students must conduct themselves professionally, respect differing viewpoints, and follow all classroom, computer laboratory, and safety procedures. Students who miss class may lose participation credit for activities that cannot be reasonably recreated or completed outside the classroom.

Test grades will be posted in Blackboard after the instructor has completed the grading process. Students are responsible for reviewing their grades and contacting the instructor promptly if they believe an error has occurred.

Students may review missed questions during a scheduled class review or by making an appointment with the instructor. To protect the integrity of course examinations, students may not photograph, copy, record, print, download, or share test questions, answers, or review materials.

Questions or concerns regarding a test grade must be submitted to the instructor within 3 days after the grade is posted. Grade discussions will be conducted privately and not during class or in the presence of other students. After the review period has ended, the recorded grade will be considered final unless a calculation or recording error is identified.

This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.

TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at timelycare.com/LSCO.

Any student who faces challenges securing their food, housing, transportation, or childcare for minor dependents and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the student care office (studentcare@lsco.edu)for guidance on how to access possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.

Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, student activities or employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Director of Student Care and Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu.

LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Gentry rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu.

LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your NetID/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/userinfo1.asp.

Students needing help learning how to navigate Blackboard are encouraged to reach out to LearningTechnology@lsco.edu. Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.

Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.

Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Access https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO’s Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students support for daycare and/or transportation costs on a first come first serve basis as funding allows.

Access https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.

Students needing course content or study skills support are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring and academic support services. Our series of student success seminars, named Lifesavers, are available Face-to-face, online, and self-paced throughout the semester. Reach out to OASIS@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/library/lifesavers.php for more information about Lifesavers.

Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library’s current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.

Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.

Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Director of Student Care & Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Director of Student Care & Accessibility must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.

Access https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.

In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange’s classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.

Please be considerate of other classmates’ feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.

The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.

Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and OASIS.

Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.

LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Barber, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, HVAC, Electrician, Plumbing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.

Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.

The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student’s LSCO email.

Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.

Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.

An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student’s ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.

Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.

Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:

• Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.

• Communication (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication.

• Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.

• Teamwork (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

• Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.

• Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.

• Professional competency (Technical) – Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.

Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password.

Students can set a password here: https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/

IMPORTANT: It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual – the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.

LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.

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. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.

LSCO believes that all matters involving a staff member (non-instructor) OR an instructor are best resolved directly with the employee. Should it not be resolved at that level, access and complete the Student Complaint Intake form within five (5) business days from the date of the offense. The Student Complaint Intake Form can be found in any of these locations: 

• LSCO Website (Current Students) 
• LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) 
• MyGator Card 
• Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources) 

After a student completes the Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process. 

Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process. 

Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX: 

Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations: 

• LSCO Website (Sexual Misconduct & Title IX)
• LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints)
• MyGator Card 
• Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources)

After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed. 

Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process. 

The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO’s statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO’s Catalog. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.