LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

Industrial and Process Technology

PTAC, 2420, Process Tech II Systems, 04D

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name	Alan Dougherty
Building/Office Number
Office Hours	MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.">MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.">MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.">MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.">MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.">MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.">MWF from 10:00AM to 11:00AM Room #: Wilson Bldg, Rm 105 Stop by during office hours, or make an appointment via email request.
Virtual Hours
Office Telephone	(409) 883-7750
Email Address	Alan.Dougherty@lsco.edu
Course Schedule	Building: Wilson Building (WB), Room: 115, Dates: 8/26/2024 - 12/11/2024, Days: MWF, Times: 8:00am - 9:40am
Course Description	This course will study process systems and the equipment in each system including the scientific principles.

Required Textbook & Materials
Process Systems, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (May 31, 2022) © 2023
ISBN-13: 9780136929048 (2022 update)


Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

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

Core Objectives





Course Topical Outline

PTAC 2420-04D Process Systems

Session	Topic/Title	Objectives
1	Introduction to Systems	1.1 Describe how process industry facilities are divided into systems. (NAPTA Systems Structure 1 and 3*) 1.2 Describe how the systems concept is used in learning process technology, and how it is important in operating a plant safely. (NAPTA Systems Structure 2) 1.3 Discuss how diagrams are used to describe a system and the importance of diagrams to process technicians. (NAPTA System Controls 3) 1.4 Discuss process control and the use of control diagrams to represent how a system is controlled. (NAPTA System Controls 1 and 2)
2	Water Systems	2.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of water systems. (NAPTA Water Systems 1 and 4*) 2.2 Explain the components and operating principles of a water system, their instrumentation and control, and factors that affect their operation. (NAPTA Water Systems 2–6, System Controls 4) 2.3 Discuss the process technician’s responsibilities in operating water systems. (NAPTA Water Systems 8, System Structure 4, 5) 2.4 Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with water systems. (NAPTA Water Systems: 7)
3	Wastewater Systems	3.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of wastewater systems. (NAPTA Systems, Wastewater Systems 1 and 4*) 3.2 Explain the purpose of the equipment components in a wastewater system, their operation/control, and factors that affect their operation. (NAPTA Wastewater Systems, 2–6, System Controls, 4) 3.3 Explain the process technician’s responsibilities in operating wastewater systems. (NAPTA Systems, Wastewater Systems 8, Systems Structure 4, 5) 3.4 List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with wastewater systems. (NAPTA Systems, Wastewater Systems 7)
4	Gas Systems	4.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of gas systems. (NAPTA Gas Systems 1 and 3*) 4.2 Describe the equipment components and the operating principles of gas systems. (NAPTA Gas Systems 2, 3, and 4) 4.3 Explain the instrumentation and control of gas systems. (NAPTA Gas Systems 4, System Controls 4) 4.4 Describe factors that affect normal gas systems operations. (NAPTA Gas Systems 5) 4.5 Explain the process technician’s responsibilities in operating gas systems. (NAPTA Gas Systems 7, System Structure 4, 5) 4.6 List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with gas systems. (NAPTA Gas Systems 6)
5	Electrical Power Distribution System	5.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of electrical power generation and distribution systems. (NAPTA Electrical Systems 1 and 5*) 5.2 Explain the purpose of the equipment components, and explain the operating principles of electrical power distribution systems. (NAPTA Electrical Systems 2–5) 5.3 Discuss the instruments and control of electrical power distribution systems. (NAPTA Electrical Systems 6, 8, and 9, System Controls 4) 5.4 Describe factors that affect normal operation of electrical power distribution system operation. (NAPTA Electrical Systems 7) 5.5 Discuss the process technician’s responsibilities in operating electrical power distribution systems. (NAPTA Electrical Systems 12, Systems Structure 4 and 5) 5.6 Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with electrical power distribution systems. (NAPTA Electrical Systems 10 and 11)
6	Storage and Blending Systems	6.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of storage and blending systems. (NAPTA Storage and Blending Systems 1*) 6.2 Explain the purpose of the equipment components, and explain the operating principles of a storage and blending systems. (NAPTA Storage and Blending Systems 2–5) 6.3 Describe the instruments and control of storage and blending systems. (NAPTA Storage and Blending Systems 6, 8, and 9, System Controls 4) 6.4 Describe factors that affect normal storage and blending systems operations. (NAPTA Storage and Blending Systems 7) 6.5 Describe the process technician’s responsibilities in operating storage and blending systems. (NAPTA Storage and Blending Systems 11, System Structure 4, 5) 6.6 Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with storage and blending systems. (NAPTA Storage and Blending Systems 10)
7	Steam Systems	7.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of steam systems. (NAPTA Steam Systems 1 and 5*) 7.2 Explain the purpose of the equipment components, and explain the operating principles of steam systems. (NAPTA Steam Systems 2–5, System Controls 4) 7.3 List the instruments and control loops associated with steam systems. (NAPTA Steam Systems 6, 8, and 9, System Controls 4) 7.4 Describe factors that affect normal steam systems operation. (NAPTA Steam Systems 7, System Controls 4) 7.5 List the process technician’s responsibilities in operating steam systems. (NAPTA Steam Systems 11, Systems Structure 4, 5) 7.6 Explain specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with steam systems. (NAPTA Steam Systems 10)
8	Combustion Systems (Waste Treatment)	8.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of combustion systems. (NAPTA Systems, Combustion Systems 1 and 5*) 8.2 Explain the purpose of equipment components in a combustion system, their operation/control, and factors that affect their operation. (NAPTA Systems, Combustion Systems 2–9, Furnace Systems 14 and 15, System Controls 4) 8.3 List the process technician’s responsibilities in operating combustion systems. (NAPTA Systems, Combustion Systems 11, System Structure 4, 5) 8.4 List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with combustion systems. (NAPTA Systems, Combustion Systems 10)
9	Refrigeration Systems	9.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of refrigeration systems. (NAPTA Refrigeration Systems 1 and 5*) 9.2 Explain the purpose of equipment components in a refrigeration system, their operation/control, and factors that affect their operation. (NAPTA Refrigeration Systems 2–9, 11; System Controls 4) 9.3 Describe the process technician’s responsibilities in operating refrigeration systems. (NAPTA Refrigeration Systems 12, System Structure 4, 5) 9.4 List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with refrigeration systems. (NAPTA Refrigeration Systems 10)
10	Reactor System Fundamentals	10.1 Explain the purpose of reaction systems. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 2, Continuous Reactor Systems 2, and Furnace Systems 1) 10.2 Describe the fundamental chemistry concepts that pertain to reactions. (NAPTA Reaction Science 1–9) 10.3 Discuss equipment used in reaction systems. (NAPTA Reaction Science 6*)
11	Batch Reactor Systems	11.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of batch reactor systems. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 2*) 11.2 Explain the purpose of the equipment components, and explain the operating principles of a batch reactor system. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 1–5) 11.3 Discuss the instruments and control of reactor systems. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 6, 8, and 9, System Controls 4) 11.4 Describe factors that affect abnormal reactor systems operations. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 7, System Controls 4) 11.5 Discuss the process technician’s responsibilities in operating batch reactor systems. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 11, System Structure 4, 5) 11.6 Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with batch reactor systems. (NAPTA Batch Reactor Systems 10)
12	Continuous Reactor Systems	12.1 Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of continuous reactor systems. (NAPTA Continuous Reactor Systems 2*) 12.2 Explain the purpose of the equipment components, and explain the operating principles of a continuous reactor system. (NAPTA Continuous Reactor Systems 1–6) 12.3 Explain the instruments and control of reactor systems. (NAPTA Continuous Reactor Systems 7, 9, and 10; System Controls 4) 12.4 Describe factors that affect normal reactor systems operations. (NAPTA Continuous Reactor Systems 8, System Controls 4) 12.5 List the process technician’s responsibilities in operating continuous reactor systems. (NAPTA Continuous Reactor Systems 12; System Structure 4, 5) 12.6 List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with continuous reactor systems. (NAPTA Continuous Reactor Systems 11)
13	Furnace Systems	13.1    Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of furnace systems. (NAPTA Systems, Furnace Systems 1, 3, and 10) 13.2    Explain the purpose of the equipment components and explain the operating principles of furnace systems. (NAPTA Systems, Furnace Systems 2, 3, 5-10) 13.3    Discuss the instruments and control of furnace systems. (NAPTA Systems, Furnace Systems 5, 11, 13, and 16) 13.4    Describe factors that affect normal furnace operation. (NAPTA Systems, Furnace Systems 4 and 12) 13.5    List the process technician’s role and responsibilities in furnace systems. (NAPTA Systems, Furnace Systems 18) 13.6    List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with furnace systems. (NAPTA Systems, Furnace Systems 17)
14	Filtration Systems	14.1   Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of filtration systems. (NAPTA Filtration Systems 1 and 5*) 14.2   Explain the purpose of equipment components in a filtration system, their operation/control, and factors that affect their operation. (NAPTA Filtration Systems 2–9, System Controls 4) 14.3   Discuss the process technician’s responsibilities in operating filtration systems. (NAPTA Filtration Systems 11, System Structure 4, 5) 14.4   Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with filtration systems. (NAPTA Filtration Systems 10)
15	Adsorption Systems	15.1   Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of adsorption systems. (NAPTA Adsorption Systems 1 and 5) 15.2   Describe the components, operating principles, and controls/instrumentation of adsorption systems, as well as factors that affect their operation. (NAPTA Adsorption Systems 2–9) 15.3   Discuss the process technician’s responsibilities in operating adsorption systems. (NAPTA Adsorption Systems 11) 15.4   Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with adsorption systems. (NAPTA Adsorption Systems 10)
16	Distillation Systems	16.1    Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of distillation systems. (NAPTA Distillation Systems 1 and 7*) 16.2    Explain the purpose of the equipment components and explain the operating principles of distillation systems. (NAPTA Distillation Systems 2–7) 16.3    Describe the instruments and control of distillation systems. (NAPTA Distillation Systems 8, 10, and 11) 16.4    Describe factors that affect normal distillation operation. (NAPTA Distillation Systems 9, System Controls 4) 16.5    List the process technician’s responsibilities in operating distillation systems. (NAPTA Distillation Systems 13, System Structure 4, 5) 16.6    List specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with distillation systems. (NAPTA Distillation Systems 12)
17	Extraction Systems	17.1    Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of extraction systems. (NAPTA Extraction Systems 1 and 5) 17.2    Explain the purpose of the equipment components and explain the operating principles of extraction systems. (NAPTA Extraction Systems 2–5) 17.3    Discuss the instruments and control of extraction systems. (NAPTA Extraction Systems 6, 8, and 9; NAPTA Controls 4) 17.4    Describe factors that affect normal extraction operation. (NAPTA Extraction Systems 7) 17.5    Discuss the process technician’s responsibilities in operating extraction systems. (NAPTA Extraction Systems 11 NAPTA Systems Structure 4, 5) 17.6    Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with extraction systems. (NAPTA Extraction Systems 10)
18	Absorption and Stripping Systems	18.1    Describe the purpose and fundamental concepts of absorption and stripping systems. (NAPTA Systems, Absorption and Stripping Systems 1, 5, and 6*) 18.2    Explain the purpose of the equipment components and explain the operating principles of absorption and stripping systems. (NAPTA Systems, Absorption and Stripping Systems 2–6) 18.3    Describe the instruments and control of absorption and stripping systems. (NAPTA Systems, Absorption and Stripping Systems 7, 9, and 10) 18.4    Describe factors that affect normal absorption and stripping operation. (NAPTA Systems, Absorption and Stripping Systems 8, System Controls 4) 18.5    Explain the process technician’s responsibilities in operating absorption and stripping systems. (NAPTA Systems, Absorption and Stripping Systems 12, System Structures 4 and 5) 18.6    Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with absorption and stripping systems. (NAPTA Systems, Absorption and Stripping Systems 11)

Major Assignments Schedule

 

 

 

 

Final Exam Date

December 11, 2024 - 8:00 AM


COURSE POLICIES

Academic Honesty

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.



Electronic Communication

LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or 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.




Attendance 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, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.

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 a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (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.

Much of the learning occurs in the classroom setting, and cannot be made up by reading the textbook or review of class slides. Therefore, class attendance is critical to effective learning of the course material. Class attendance will be taken each class, and contributes to 10% of your course grade. 

- Missing more thsn (3) classes requires a scheduled out of class discussion with the instructor
- At the instructor's discretion, deduction of additional attendance points (up to full 10%) may be imposed on the final course grade for attendance less than 75% for the course

Attendance expectations are also covered in more detail within LSCO Technical Program Guidelines accessible within the Blackboard Course materials.

Make-up Work Policy

Make-Up Test/Lab Policy

·         Makeup tests will only be considered if the Instructor is notified a minimum of 2 days prior to a test date.

·         Labs cannot be made up as the value in the labs in completing in a group/class setting. 

·         Extra credit work may be pursued should a Lab be missed at the discretion of the Instructor.

Classroom Etiquette

• Face-to-Face - No food, drink, tobacco, cell phones, etc.
• Online - Since face-to-face meetings in the classroom may be replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
• Hybrid - When face-to-face meetings in the classroom are replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.

Exam Policy




Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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 Student Handbook. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)


Expected Time Requirement for this Course

For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.


Grading and Evaluation Method

Percent Grading
A = 90 - 100%     B = 80 - 89   C = 70 - 79   D = 60 - 69    F = Below 60

Attendance:                             100 Points  10%
4 Tests:                                    660 Points  66%
4 Labs:                                     240 Points  24%

Extra Credit - Optional
Participaton/Note Portfolio         30 Points  3%
Safety Minute, 2 Assignments    50 Points  5%
 

Point Grading

A = 900 - 1000

B = 800 -   899
C = 700 - 799
D = 600 - 699
F = below 600

Instructor Response Time

The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. 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.


Participation Requirements




Review of Test Grades





Student's Responsibility

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.


Syllabus Content

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.


Textbook and Required Materials Access

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES

Mental Health Resources

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’s 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.


Advocacy Information

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.


Equal Opportunity to Educational Programs

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 Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393.


Title IX of the Education Amendments

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, Joseph Hargrave, at Joseph Hargrave@lsco.edu.


Blackboard Resources

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

Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.


Career Coach

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. Visit 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.


Gator Assistance Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.

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


OASIS (formerly) Gator Success Center

Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.


Library Services

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.


Student with Disabilities

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 Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393 or visit the Advising Office. 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 Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.

Students with questions about the accommodations they receive in class should contact their instructor or the Accessibility Coordinator.


Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services

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.

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


INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

Campus Closure

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.


Civility

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.


Contingency Plans

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 Success Center.


Credit Transfer

Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability. Refer to the LSCO Catalog for details on how to handle and resolve transfer disputes with public institutions of higher education in Texas.


Criminal Background Policy

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 Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, 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.


Drops and Withdrawals

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.


Grade of "Incomplete"

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 at least 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 Appeals (Complaints Related to Earned Grades)

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 outlined below. 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.


Institutional Educational Goals

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:

1. Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
2. Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
3. Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
7. Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and 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.

MyGator and Log-In Credentials

Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

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.


Policies and Procedures

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


Prohibited Items in the Classroom

No food or tobacco (including smokeless) 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.


Student Complaints (excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)

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

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 Complaints (involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)

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.


Student Privacy

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.