LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

PTAC, 2420, Process Tech II Systems, 05D

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name Todd Gautreaux
Building/Office Number Wilson Building (WB), Room 106
Office Hours Monday and Wednesday 5pm until 7pm
Virtual Hours None
Office Telephone (409) 882-3030
Email Address Todd.Gautreaux@lsco.edu
Course Schedule Building: Wilson Building (WB), Room: 0000114, Dates: 8/25/2025 - 12/16/2025, 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 first Edition ISBN-13: 9780136929048


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

 
Suggested Prerequisite: Process Instrumentation, Process TechnologyI - Equipment
 
Course Level: Intermediate
 
Course Description: A study of various process systems including related scientific principles.
 
End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe the purpose and function of common process systems; explain and demonstrate the operation of each process system.
 
Lab Recommended
 
CIP Code Description: 41.0301 (Chemical Technology/Technician)
 
Effective Date: September 1, 2022

Topic 		  Objectives
 
System Structure 		1.
2.		 Describe how process industry facilities are divided into systems. Identify the types of systems used in the process industry.
  3. Discuss how one system affects another. For example, the product of one system is the feed stock for the next.
  4. Describe typical process technician responsibilities for each of the following:

  • Operating systems
  • Monitoring systems
  • Troubleshooting systems
  • Completing rounds
  • Communication between inside and outside operator
  • Communication between process technician and other departments
  • Implementing established procedures and specifications
  • Completing maintenance tasks as assigned
  • Monitoring and maintaining auxiliary equipment
  • Completing related sampling and analysis tasks and responding appropriately to results
  • Communicating problems to appropriate personnel
  • Communicating relevant information to other units
  • Impact on plant economics
  5. Discuss the process technician’s role in identifying system problems.
 
System Controls 		1.
2.		 List the variables which must be controlled to ensure proper operation of systems. Discuss systems instrumentation.
  3. Demonstrate tracing flows through each system on a diagram. (PFD, Control Diagram, P&ID)
  4. Discuss factors that affect normal systems operation.
 
UTILITY SYSTEMS Water Systems:

  • Potable Water ï‚·   Fire Water
  • Service/Utility
  • Cooling Water
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.		 Explain the purpose and fundamental concepts of water systems.
Explain the purpose of equipment components and explain the operating principles and controls of water systems.
Define terms associated with water systems.
Explain the water systems theory of operation.
Give examples of factors that affect normal operations of water systems. Examples include flow, pressure, pH, and conductivity, etc.
  6. Trace flows through a water system (UFD – Utility Flow Diagram) and sketch a simple water system.
  7. Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with water systems.
  8. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating water systems.
 

Topic 		Objectives
 
Waste Water Systems

  • Waste Water
  • Storm Water
1. 2.
3.		 Explain the purpose and fundamental concepts of waste water systems.
Explain the purpose of equipment components and explain the operating principles and controls of waste water systems.
Define terms associated with waste water systems.
  4. Explain the waste water systems theory of operation.
  5. Trace flows through a waste water system (UFD) and sketch a simple waste water system.
  6. Give examples of factors that affect normal operations of waste water systems.
  7. Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with waste water systems.
  8. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating waste water systems.
 
Gas Systems:

  • Air Systems oInstrument Air oUtility Air oBreathing Air
  • Nitrogen System
  • Fuel Gas System
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.		 Explain the purpose and fundamental concepts of gas systems.
Explain the purpose of equipment components and explain the operating principles and controls of gas systems.

  • Pressures, Step-down, contamination, etc. in fuel systems.
  • Source of fuel gas and heating (BTU) value Explain the gas systems theory of operation.
Trace flows through a gas system (UFD) and sketch a simple gas system.
Give examples of factors that affect normal operations of gas systems.

  • Importance of having instrument air at a low dew point and process upsets associated with the failure of the instrument air systems including backup systems.
  6. Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with gas systems. ï‚·     Flammability issues and addition of methyl mercaptan to fuel gas systems ï‚·        Concerns of displacement of oxygen with nitrogen in a confined space.

  • Safety concerns associated with breathing air (cross contamination) and the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Safety concerns using highly flammable gases such as hydrogen: highly combustible, auto-ignition, colorless flame, extremely high temperature flame, etc.
  7. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating gas systems.
 
Electrical Power
Distribution Systems 		1. 2.
3.		 Explain the purpose of electrical power generation & distribution systems.
Identify the basic equipment components found in electrical power distribution systems.
Explain the purpose of equipment components found in electrical power distribution systems.
  4. Define terms associated with electrical power distribution systems.
  5. Explain the electrical power distribution systems theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the electrical power distribution systems.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal electrical power distribution systems operation.
 
  1. Discuss electrical power distribution systems instrumentation.
  2. Trace flows through an electrical power distribution systems on an electrical one-line diagram.
  3. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with the electrical power distribution
 

Topic 		Objectives
 
  1. Discuss safety concerns when operating switch gear.
  2. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating electrical systems.
 
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
    ï‚·    Storage & Blending
  1. Describe the various types of storage and blending systems and explain their purpose.
  2. Discuss the basic equipment components found in storage and blending systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in storage and blending systems.
  4. Define terms associated with storage and blending systems.
  5. Explain the storage and blending systems theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of storage and blending systems.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal storage system operation.
    • Storage time
    • Temperature
    • Cross-contamination
    • Inhibitors
  8. Discuss storage and blending system instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through a storage and blending system on a diagram (PFD, Control Diagrams) and sketch a simple storage and blending system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with storage and blending systems.
    • Vapor recovery and control ï‚·    Blanketing
  11. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating storage and blending systems.
 
ï‚·Steam Systems oBoiler Feedwater oSteam
Generation o    Steam
Distribution o    Condensate
Return
  1. Explain the purpose of steam systems.
  2. Discuss the basic equipment components found in steam systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in steam systems.
    • Include pre-treatment systems such as demineralization and chemical treatment of boiler feedwater.
  4. Define terms associated with steam systems.
  5. Explain the steam system theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of a steam system (moisture, pH, hardness, conductivity, etc.).
  7. Describe factors that affect normal steam system operation.
    • Freeze protection
    • Effect or impact of steam trap failure
  8. Discuss steam systems instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through a steam system on a diagram (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple steam system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with a steam system.
    • Expansion
    • Extreme temperatures/ heat content (BTUs)
 

Topic 		Objectives
                    ï‚·    Pressures
11. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating steam systems.
 
Combustion Systems
(waste treatment)

  • Relief Systems
  • Flare Systems
  • Thermal Oxidation
Systems
(Incinerators)
  1. Explain the purpose of combustion systems.
  2. Identify the basic equipment components found in combustion systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in combustion systems.
  4. Define terms associated with combustion systems.
  5. Explain the combustion systems theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the combustion systems.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal combustion systems operation.
  8. Discuss combustion systems instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through combustion systems on a diagram (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple combustion system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with the combustion systems. ï‚·Reporting requirements
ï‚·Environmental and safety impacts during flaring incidents due to incomplete combustion (smoke, noise, thermal radiation, etc.)

  1. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating combustion systems.
 
Refrigeration Systems

  • Mechanical
  • Absorption
  1. Explain the purpose of refrigeration systems.
  2. Discuss the basic equipment components found in refrigeration systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in refrigeration systems.
  4. Define terms associated with refrigeration systems.
  5. Explain the refrigeration system theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the refrigeration system.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal refrigeration system operation.
  8. Discuss system instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through a refrigeration system on a diagram (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple refrigeration system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with the refrigeration system.
              ï‚·    Refrigerant

  1. Compare and contrast mechanical and absorption refrigeration systems.
  2. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating refrigeration systems.
 
REACTION SYSTEMS
    ï‚·    Reaction Science
  1. Distinguish between physical changes/properties and a chemical reaction.
  2. Define terms associated with reactions
  3. Identify chemical reaction types from their chemical equations.
  4. Describe how the mass ratio between reactants relates to the balanced equation.
  5. Explain the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions and how they are controlled
  6. Describe how a runaway reaction might occur and the consequences.
  7. Explain the role of catalysts, initiators, and inhibitors.
  8. Explain how various variables impact reaction rates (temperature, pressure, concentration, particle size,
 

 		 Topic Objectives
    mixing)

  1. Define residence time and explain its relationship to conversion.
  2. Distinguish between continuous and batch reaction systems.
 
ï‚·		 Batch Reactor Systems
  1. Describe the types of batch reactors.
  2. Explain the purpose and fundamentals of batch reaction systems.
  3. Discuss the basic equipment components found in batch reaction systems.
  4. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in batch reaction systems.
  5. Define terms associated with batch reaction systems.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of batch reaction systems.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal batch reaction system operation.
  8. Discuss batch reaction systems instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through a batch reaction system on a (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple batch reactor system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with batch reaction systems.
  11. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating batch reaction systems.
 
ï‚·		 Continuous Reactor Systems
  1. Describe the types of continuous reactors
  2. Explain the purpose and fundamentals of continuous reaction systems.
  3. Discuss the basic equipment components found in continuous reaction systems.
  4. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in continuous reaction systems.
  5. Define terms associated with continuous reaction systems.
  6. Describe the importance of flow ratios between reactants.
  7. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of continuous reaction systems.
  8. Describe factors that affect normal continuous reaction system operation.
  9. Discuss continuous reaction systems instrumentation.
  10. Trace flows through a continuous reaction system on a (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple extraction system.
  11. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with continuous reaction systems.
  12. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating continuous reaction systems.
 
ï‚·		 Furnace Systems
  1. Explain the purpose and function of a furnace system.
  2. Describe the different types and designs of furnace systems.
  3. Describe the common types of reactions that occur in furnaces
  4. Explain the cause of coking and describe common symptoms.
  5. Explain the importance of residence time in the tubes of a furnace.
  6. Describe the different draft applications associated with furnace systems.
  7. Explain the different applications of furnaces in process operation.
  8. Explain the equipment components found in a furnace system.
  9. Define terms associated with furnace systems.
  10. Explain the furnace theory of operation.
 

Topic 		Objectives
 
  1. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of furnace systems.
  2. Describe factors that affect normal furnace system operation.
  3. Discuss furnace system instrumentation.
  4. Discuss the furnace/boiler combination applications in furnace systems
  5. Discuss the waste-heat boiler application in a furnace system.
  6. Trace flows through the furnace system components on a diagram. (PFD and Control Diagram) and sketch a simple furnace system.
  7. Discuss the specific safety, health, environmental, and process operation concerns associated with furnace systems.
  8. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating furnace systems.
 
SEPARATION SYSTEMS
    ï‚·    Filtration Systems
  1. Explain the purpose and fundamentals concepts of filtration systems
  2. Describe the types of filtration systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of the equipment components and explain the operating principles of filtration systems.
  4. Define terms associated with filtration systems.
  5. Explain the filtration systems theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of the variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the filtration system.
  7. Discuss the instruments and control of filtration systems.
  8. Give examples of factors that affect normal filtration operation.
  9. Trace flows through a filtration system on a (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple diagram of a filtration system.
  10. Discuss specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with filtration systems.
  11. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating filtration systems.
 
ï‚·   Adsorption Systems
  1. Explain the purpose of adsorption systems.
  2. Discuss the basic equipment components found in adsorption systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in adsorption systems.
  4. Define terms associated with adsorption systems.
  5. Explain the adsorption systems theory of operation.
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of adsorption systems.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal adsorption systems operation.
  8. Discuss adsorption systems instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through adsorption systems on a (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple adsorption system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with the adsorption systems.
  11. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating adsorption systems.
 
    ï‚·    Distillation Systems
  1. Explain the purpose of distillation systems.
  2. Discuss the basic equipment components found in distillation systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in distillation systems.
  4. Define terms associated with distillation systems.
  5. Differentiate between different types of distillation systems.
 

 		 Topic Objectives
   
  • Batch & continuous
  • Vacuum, atmospheric and pressurized
  • Describe how the system requirements determine the following:
    • Tower diameter
    • Height
    • Feed entry point
    • Control points
    • Tower internals (trays, packing)
  • Explain the distillation system theory of operation
  • Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the distillation system.
  • Give examples of factors that affect normal distillation system operation.
  • Discuss distillation system instrumentation.
  • Trace flows through a distillation system on a (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple distillation system.
  • Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with the distillation system.
  • Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating distillation systems.
 
ï‚·		 Extraction Systems
  1. Explain the purpose of extraction systems.
  2. Discuss the basic equipment components found in extraction systems.
  3. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in extraction systems.
  4. Define terms associated with extraction recovery.
  5. Explain the extraction systems theory of operation
  6. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the extraction systems.
  7. Give examples of factors that affect normal extraction systems operation.
  8. Discuss extraction systems instrumentation.
  9. Trace flows through an extraction system on a diagram (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple extraction system.
  10. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with the extraction systems.
  11. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating extraction systems.
 
ï‚·		 Absorption and Stripping
  1. Explain the purpose of absorption and stripping systems.
  2. Compare absorption and adsorption.
  3. Discuss the basic equipment components found in absorption and stripping systems.
  4. Explain the purpose of equipment components found in absorption and stripping systems.
  5. Define terms associated with absorption and stripping.
  6. Explain the absorption and stripping systems theory of operation
  7. Give examples of variables that must be controlled to ensure proper operation of the absorption and stripping systems.
  8. Give examples of factors that affect normal absorption and stripping systems operation.
  9. Discuss absorption and stripping systems instrumentation.
  10. Trace flows through an absorption and stripping systems on a diagram (PFD, Control Diagram) and sketch a simple absorption/stripping system.
Topic Objectives
 
  1. Discuss the specific safety, health and environmental concerns associated with the absorption and stripping systems.
  2. Discuss the process technician’s role and responsibilities in operating absorption and stripping systems.

        



Course Topical Outline

8/25 Mon/Wed/Fri  Introduction, Class Expectations, Blackboard, email, etc.
9/1   Mon/Wed/Fri  LABOR DAY OFF Chapters 1,2
9/8   Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 3,4
9/15 Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 5,6
9/22 Mon/Wed/Fri  Review Chapters 1-6, Test 1 Chapters 1-6
9/29   Mon/Wed/Fri  Lab 1 HOT 3 PFD, Chapter 7
10/6   Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 8,9
10/13 Mon/Wed/Fri  Review Chapters 7-9, Test 2 Chapters 7-9
10/20 Mon/Wed/Fri  Fall Break
10/27 Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 10,11
11/3   Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 12,13
11/10 Mon/Wed/Fri  Review Chapters 10-13, Test 3 Chapters 10-13
11/17 Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 14,15,16
11/24 Mon/Wed/Fri  Lab 2 Glass Distillation Column, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY OFF
12/1     Mon/Wed/Fri  Chapters 17,18
12/8   Mon/Wed/Fri  Review Chapters 14-18, Test 4 Chapters 14-18
12/15   Mon/Wed/Fri  Final Grades Due by 10am Wednesday 12/17





Major Assignments Schedule

Reading each chapter required before scheduled class day.
Two Labs will be completed during the semester.
Classes will consist of Lecture and equipment demonstrations.




Final Exam Date

December 8, 2025 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 12, 2025 - 9:40 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

Absences: With an absence, Labs and Exams Grades will have a ZERO Grade 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.





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)

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

When operating HOT 3 unit, students will be required to wear the following safety equipment:

Eye protection

Hard hat

Hearing protection

Work gloves

 

***The LSCO technical programs faculty and staff are committed to ensuring that every student is able to realize his or her potential without financial constraints placing anyone at a disadvantage. Any student who is unable to obtain the appropriate attire or equipment may communicate their need to the instructor or program director with confidence that shared information will be kept confidential.

 

 

LSCO Department of Industrial Systems

Electronic Devices Guidelines

Electronic Devices

 

Students may not use a cellular telephone in the classroom or lab area at any time for any reason. A student who accesses telephone during class will be asked to leave the class for the remainder of the day and counted absent. See section on absences for further information.

 

Students may access electronic textbooks on lap top computer, requirements will apply, no accessing email programs or videos!

 

A student who is unable to go ninety minutes without accessing an electronic device is not a good potential fit for the type of work for which we are training. Repeat infractions of the electronic devices guidelines will result in removal from the program and career counseling to choose a more appropriate career path.


 

Attendance Guidelines

 

Attendance

 

In order to prepare students for successful transition into the workforce, the LSCO Technical Programs will maintain high standards for attendance and punctuality.

·To be counted present, a student will be present at his or her work area, prepared for work, and dressed in the appropriate attire, at the appropriate time.

                ·To be counted present, a student must have notebook (for taking notes, hand out materials) pen and      pencil and class textbook. Notebooks will be reviewed periodically during the semester and points will be given to student. Failure to have all this material will result in loss of attendance points for the day.

·While enrolled in the LSCO technical programs, students are responsible for attending class on all days that LSCO holds class.

·Student holidays and activities at individual high school campuses do not excuse students from college clclasses. If a student has a schedule conflict, arrangements must be agreed upon in writing prior to the first day of 

class and signed by the associate dean.

              ·School related absences must be communicated in advance, in writing, by the school coordinator, confir    med, and approved by the program director.

                     ·Students are expected to be present and on time for class and remain until dismissed.

              ·Test Day students will be required to remain in class for entire class period. Each scheduled class day is required for hours of completion.

                      ·If a student is removed from class for any reason, the student will be counted absent.

 

Extenuating Circumstances

The competencies taught in the LSCO technical programs are critical to the safety and productivity of our local workforce. Due to the nature of the environment for which we are training workers, it is imperative that each student receiving credit for a course be proficient in each competency.

 

Students are encouraged to review LSCO Technical Program Attire and equipment guidelines with parents.

 

 

Probation

Students who accumulate excessive absences during a sixteen-week course will be placed on probationary status and may have the option of completing a project to regain credit for the course.

Questions or Concerns

For questions and concerns, please make an appointment with the program director.

 



Exam Policy

If an exam is missed, it can be made up during regular office hours. If the exam has not been made up by the next exam date it will be counted as a ZERO Grade. Students that want to take a Make Up Exam, must make a request in writing the date in which they want to take the exam. This can be done via email.





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

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

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.