LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

PTAC, 1410, Process Tech I Equipment, 10A

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name Tony Bramblett
Building/Office Number Wilson Building (WB), Room 104
Office Hours Monday through Friday  7:00 am until 8:00 am
Virtual Hours None
Office Telephone (409) 882-3021
Email Address Tony.Bramblett@lsco.edu
Course Schedule Building: Wilson Building (WB), Room: 0000134, Dates: 8/25/2025 - 12/16/2025, Days: MTWRF, Times: 11:01am - 12:00pm
Course Description PTAC 1410 Process Technology I - Equipment (41.0301) 4-3-2 Instruction in the use of common process equipment. This course builds on the information presented in previous courses putting the components of equipment together. Students will apply the knowledge taught in previous courses to understand how individual equipment work, how they interconnect, and how they contribute to overall plant operations. The student will arrange process equipment into basic systems; describe the purpose and function of specific process equipment; explain how factors affecting process equipment are controlled under normal conditions; and recognize abnormal process conditions. This course covers the petroleum refining industry and petrochemical industry equipment. Prerequisite: PTAC 1302. Co-requisite: TECM 1303. TEC.

Required Textbook & Materials
Process Tech I Equipment

Edition : 2ND 20
Publisher : PEARSON
ISBN 13 : 9780134891262

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 Level: Introductory
 
Course Description: Introduction to the use of common processing equipment.
 
End-of-Course Outcomes: Use terminology; identify components; describe basic functions and scientific principles associated with process equipment.
 
Lab Recommended
 
CIP Code Description: 41.0301 (Chemical Technology/Technician)
 
Effective Date: September 1, 2022

PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Topic Name		 Objectives
Introduction to Tools and
Equipment used in Process
Industries
  1. Describe the appropriate uses of basic hand tools.
  2. Describe the appropriate uses of basic power tools.
  3. Describe the appropriate uses of sparking and non-sparking tools.
  4. Describe hand and power tool safety.
  5. Describe the appropriate care of hand and power tools.
  6. Identify and describe the appropriate uses of lifting equipment.
  7. List types of equipment used in the process industries:
  8. movers (pumps, compressors, conveyor belts, elevators, etc.)
  9. power sources (electric, steam, fuels, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.)
  10. processors (separation, purification, reaction, etc.)
  11. heating/cooling units (fin fans, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, exchangers, etc.)
  12. Using the above list, describe equipment operations common to the process industries.
  13. Describe the importance of plant equipment maintenance and predictive/preventive maintenance procedures in the process industries.
  14. Discuss different plant approaches to assigning operator performed maintenance tasks.
  15. Describe the process technician’s role in performing basic maintenance tasks.
  16. Describe the process technician’s role in preparing equipment for maintenance.
Overview-Piping, Tubing, Hoses & Fittings
  1. Describe the purpose of piping, tubing, hoses and fittings in the process industries.
  2. Describe the types and uses of piping, tubing, hoses and fittings.
  3. Explain the reasons for pressure and temperature limits of hoses and fittings.
  4. List and describe or demonstrate various fittings used for pipe, tubes, and hoses and their assembly.
  5. Discuss the uses, advantages, and cautions for the types of materials used for piping.
  6. Discuss different schedules for piping thickness and ratings on flanges for required service.
  7. Discuss selection and sizing criteria as related to pressure, temperature, flow and corrosiveness of fluids.
  8. Describe the consequences of improper selection of materials of construction.
 

Topic Name		 Objectives
Overview-Piping, Tubing, Hoses & Fittings (cont.)
  1. Identify types of connections.
  2. Describe the use of sealant compounds.
  3. List and describe different hose fittings for utility service (including bottled gases) and the consequences of cross-connections (cross-contamination).
  4. Describe the hazards associated with inappropriate cross-connections (e.g., nitrogen to air.
  5. Identify and describe plugs, caps and double block and bleed applications.
  6. Describe the use and selection of gaskets.
  7. Describe the process technician’s responsibilities regarding the selection, maintenance and repair of pipe, tubing, hoses, and fittings.
  8. Identify typical problems associated with pipe, tubing, hoses, and fittings.
Valves
  1. Describe the various types of valves in the process industries.
  2. Globe
  3. Gate
  4. Ball
  5. Check
  6. etc
  7. Describe the purpose of common types of valves.
  8. Block
  9. Control
  10. Throttling
  11. Safety
  12. Describe the components of valves.
  13. Explain the purpose of each component.
  14. Describe the selection of valves based on their compatibility with the process (materials of construction, pressure rating, connections, etc.)
  15. Describe or demonstrate the operating principles of valves.
 

Topic Name		 Objectives
Valves (cont.)
  1. Describe safety and environmental concerns associated with valves.
  2. Discuss typical procedures associated with valves.
  3. Describe the process technician’s role in valve operation and maintenance.
  4. Identify typical problems associated with valves.
Pumps
  1. Describe the purpose of pumps in the process industries.
  2. Describe common pump types.
  3. Describe the purpose of a pump performance curve.
  4. Describe the components of centrifugal pumps (include bearings, seals, packing, etc.).
  5. Explain the purpose of each component.
  6. Describe or demonstrate the operating principles of centrifugal pumps
  7. Identify typical problems associated with centrifugal pumps (cavitation, NPSH –Net Positive Suction Head, etc.).
  8. Describe the components of positive displacement pumps (include bearings, seals, packing, etc.).
  9. Explain the purpose of each component.
  10. Describe the operating principles of positive displacement pumps.
  11. Identify typical problems associated with positive displacement pumps.
  12. Describe safety and environmental concerns associated with pumps.
  13. Identify typical procedures associated with pumps
  14. Describe the process technician’s role in pump operation and maintenance.
Compressors
  1. Describe the purpose of compressors in the process industries.
  2. Describe common compressor types.
  3. Describe the components of compressors (loading valves, anti-surge protection, seals, etc.).
  4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Describe the operating principles of compressors.
  6. Identify typical problems associated with compressors.
 

Topic Name		   Objectives
Compressors (cont.) 7. Describe safety and environmental concerns associated with compressors.
  8. Identify typical procedures associated with pumps.
  9. Describe the process technician’s role in compressor operation and maintenance.
Turbines 1. Describe the purpose of turbines in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of turbines (steam, gas, etc.).
  3. Describe the components of a turbine (including governor control and over-speed trip systems).
  4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Describe or demonstrate the operating principles of turbines.
  6. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with turbines.
  7. Identify typical procedures associated with turbines.
  8. Describe the process technician’s role in turbine operation and maintenance.
  9. Identify typical problems associated with turbines.
Motors and Engines 1. Describe the purpose of motors and engines in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of motors and engines.
  3. Identify major components of engines and electric motors.
  4. Explain and/or demonstrate the operating principles of motors and engines.
  5. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with motors and engines.
  6. Discuss typical procedures associated with motors and engines.
  7. Describe the process technician’s role in operation and maintenance of motors and engines.
  8. Discuss typical problems associated with motors and engines.
Power Transmission and Lubrication 1. 2. Describe the principles of power transmission and lubrication.
Explain the role of power transmission and lubrication in the process industries.
  3. Describe the purpose of major transmission components.
  4. Describe types of bearings, seals and couplings.
  5. Explain the functions of thrust, radial, and vibration bearings.
 

Topic Name		 Objectives
Power Transmission and Lubrication (cont.)
  1. Describe gears and their uses.
  2. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with transmission and lubrication.
  3. Discuss typical procedures associated with transmission and lubrication.
  4. Describe the process technician’s role in transmission and lubrication procedures
  5. Discuss typical problems associated with transmission and lubrication.
Heat Exchangers
  1. Describe the purpose of heat exchangers in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of heat exchangers (including mechanical heat exchangers such as fin fans).
  3. Describe the components of heat exchangers.
  4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Describe or demonstrate the operating principles of heat exchangers.
  6. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with heat exchangers.
  7. Discuss typical procedures associated with heat exchangers.
  8. Describe the process technician’s role in heat exchanger operation, maintenance and efficiency.
  9. Identify typical problems associated with heat exchangers.
  10. Describe the role of heat exchangers in energy conservation (economizers, etc.).
Cooling Towers
  1. Describe the purpose of cooling towers in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types of cooling towers. 3.   Define terms associated with cooling towers.
    1. Identify the components of cooling towers.
    2. Explain the purpose of each component.
    3. Describe the operating principles of cooling towers.
    4. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with cooling towers.
    5. Discuss the use and purpose of chemical addition to cooling tower water.
    6. Discuss typical procedures associated with cooling towers.
 

Topic Name		 Objectives
Cooling Towers (cont.)
  1. Describe the process technician’s role in cooling tower operation and maintenance.
  2. Discuss typical problems associated with cooling towers.
Furnaces - Heaters
  1. Describe the purpose of furnaces in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of furnaces.
  3. Define terms associated with furnaces.
  4. Identify major components of furnaces.
  5. Explain the purpose of each component.
  6. Explain the operating principles of furnaces.
  7. Discuss typical operating/safety procedures associated with furnaces.
  8. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with furnaces (including stack and emissions controls).
  9. Describe the process technician’s role in furnace operation and maintenance.
  10. Discuss furnace operations as it relates to energy efficiency.
  11. Identify typical problems associated with furnaces.
Boilers
  1. Describe the purpose of boilers in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of boilers.
  3. Define terms associated with boilers.
  4. Identify major components of boilers.
  5. Explain the purpose of each component.
  6. Explain the operating principles of boilers.
  7. Discuss typical operating/safety procedures associated with boilers.
  8. Describe the process technician’s role in furnace and boiler operation and maintenance.
  9. Describe the process technician’s role in boiler operation, maintenance and operator qualification.
  10. Discuss boiler operations as it relates to energy efficiency and emissions.
  11. Identify typical problems associated with boilers.
 

Topic Name		 Objectives
Filters
  1. Describe the purpose of filters in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of filters.
  3. Define terms associated with filters.
  4. Identify the components of filters.
  5. Explain the purpose of each component.
  6. Describe the operating principles of filters.
  7. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with filters.
  8. Discuss typical procedures associated with filters.
  9. Describe the process technician’s role in filter operation and maintenance.
  10. Discuss typical problems associated filters.
Dryers
  1. Describe the purpose of dryers in the process industries.
  2. Identify the common types/applications of dryers.
  3. Define terms associated with dryers.
  4. Identify the components of dryers.
  5. Explain the purpose of each component.
  6. Describe the operating principles of dryers.
  7. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with dryers.
  8. Discuss typical procedures associated with dryers.
  9. Describe the process technician’s role in dryer operation and maintenance.
  10. Discuss typical problems associated with dryers.
Vessels – Part I – Towers & Columns
  1. Describe the purpose of towers and columns in process industries.
  2. Describe the common types/applications of towers and columns.
  3. Identify the components of towers and columns.
  4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Explain the operating principles of towers and columns.
 

Topic Name		   Objectives
Vessels – Part I – Towers & Columns (cont.) 6.
7.
8.		 Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with towers and columns.
Discuss typical procedures associated with towers and columns operation and maintenance.
Describe the process technician’s role in towers and columns operation and maintenance.
  9. Discuss typical problems associated with towers and columns.
Vessels – Part II – Reactors 1. Describe the purpose of reactors in process industries.
  2. Describe the common types/applications of reactors.
  3. Identify the components of reactors.
  4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Explain the operating principles of reactors.
  6. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with reactors.
  7. Discuss typical procedures associated with reactors operation and maintenance.
  8. Describe the process technician’s role in reactors operation and maintenance.
  9. Discuss typical problems associated with reactors.
Vessels – Part II – Tanks and Drums 1. 2. Describe the purpose of tanks and drums in process industries.
Describe the common types/applications of tanks and drums.
  3. Identify the components of tanks and drums.
  4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Explain the operating principles of tanks and drums.
  6. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with tanks and drums.
  7. Discuss typical procedures associated with tanks and drums operation and maintenance.
  8. Describe the process technician’s role in tanks and drums operation and maintenance.
  9. Discuss typical problems associated with tanks and drums.
Flares 1. Describe the purpose of flares in process industries.
  2. Describe the common types/applications of flares.
  3. Identify the components of flares.
 

Topic Name		   Objectives
Flares (cont.) 4. Explain the purpose of each component.
  5. Explain the operating principles of flares.
  6. Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with flares.
  7. Discuss typical procedures associated with flare operation and maintenance.
  8. Describe the process technician’s role in flare operation and maintenance.
  9. Discuss typical problems associated with flare.
Process Diagrams 1. Explain the purpose of diagrams including why/when/where they are used.
  2. Identify the major unit sections in flow sequence.
  3. Describe symbols used for major process equipment.
  4. Identify components on a typical PFD (Process Flow Diagram).
  5. Identify components on a typical P&ID (Piping and Instrument Diagram).
Facility Tour (optional) Discuss course learning objectives on process equipment within a process facility.
 






Course Topical Outline


Week of		 Day Topic
8/25 M-F Introduction To Process Tech 1302.  Afternoon Safety Health and Environmental
9/01 M-F Introduction To Process Tech 1302.  Afternoon Safety Health and Environmental
9/8 M-F Introduction To Process Tech 1302.  Afternoon Safety Health and Environmental
9/15 M-F Introduction To Process Tech 1302.  Afternoon Safety Health and Environmental. 9/17 Start Process Instrumentation 1432, Afternoon Process Tech 1 Equipment 1410
9/22 M-F Process Instrumentation 1432, Afternoon Process Tech I Equipment 1410
9/29 M-F Process Instrumentation 1432, Afternoon Process Tech I Equipment 1410
10-6 M-F Process Instrumentation 1432, Afternoon Process Tech I Equipment 1410
10/13 M-F Process Instrumentation 1432, Afternoon Process Tech I Equipment 1410, 10/15 Process Tech II Systems 2420, Afternoon Principles of Quality 2314.
10/20 M-F Process Tech II Systems 2420, Afternoon Principles of Quality 2314.
10/27 M-F Process Tech II Systems 2420, Afternoon Principles of Quality 2314.
11/03 M-F Process Tech II Systems 2420, Afternoon Principles of Quality 2314.
11/10 M-F Process Tech II Systems 2420, Afternoon Principles of Quality 2314.
11/17 M-F Process Troubleshooting 2446, afternoon Process Tech III 2438.
11/24 M-F Process Troubleshooting 2446, afternoon Process Tech III 2438.
12-01 M-F Process Troubleshooting 2446, afternoon Process Tech III 2438.
12-08 M-F Process Troubleshooting 2446, afternoon Process Tech III 2438.
    Last Class Day; Review for Final Exam
    LSCO Graduation

 




Major Assignments Schedule

Class will include 4 tests, four Labs.
 




Final Exam Date

October 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM   Through  October 14, 2025 - 10:00 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.

Incidents of academic dishonesty are a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. 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, including academic dishonesty.




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.

Attendance: Attendance and tardiness for each class will be recorded. Students are expected to attend regularly. Excessive absenteeism will result in a reduction of the “Class work” portion of the final grade. 

Absences: With an absence, Labs and Exams Grades will have a ZERO Grades recorded in the Grade Book until the missed Lab or missed exam is made up. If the exam is not made up by the next Exam date, the grade will remain a ZERO Grade. Any Lab that is missed will require the student to complete an additional assignment for a make up grade






Make-up Work Policy

All make up work must be completed within the following week after work was initially assigned.


Classroom Etiquette

Classroom Etiquette


Attire and Equipment Guidelines
 
Attire
 
While participating in technical programs, students are required to be dressed and equipped according to industry standards. Specific requirements will be outlined in the syllabus for each class. At a minimum, at all times while on campus, students should be dressed according to the following guidelines:

Closed toe shoes or boots

              Covers entire foot
              Soles should offer adequate protection
Work Pants
Full length jeans or other durable material. Properly fitted (not excessively baggy) Worn at the waist (no sagging)
Work Shirt
Collared with Buttons Polo or Work Shirt
Tshirt with finished collar, no graphics, slogans, etc. (LSCO graphics are 
allowed)


Exam Policy

Students are responsible to report on exam week. Make up tests will follow LSCO procedures.


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




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

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 Student Handbook, Class Attendance.)


Review of Test Grades

If the student has an issue with his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade.


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, Rebecca Gentry, at Rebecca.Gentry@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:



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:



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.