Master Syllabus PR1103, Intro. to Process Technology

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course is an introduction to chemical and refinery plant operations. Topics include process technician duties, responsibilities and expectations. Introduction to engineering and chemistry fundamentals, plant process systems and equipment.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Course Outcomes

industries (oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, pulp and paper, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the various process
  2. Students will identify and describe the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the process technician.
  3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic physics and chemistry as they apply to the process industry.
  4. Students will identify and define the various aspects of Quality, Safety, Health, Environment and Security as they are practiced in the Process Industry.
Course Outline
  1. Overview of Process Technology
  2. Basic Physics
  3. Basic Chemistry
  4. Safety, Health, Environment & Security/Quality
  5. Simtronic Pumping Station
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture Short: lectures will be used to emphasize different concepts of the daily lessons.
  2. Assignments: A study of the personal academic notebook designed for the course by Plato Learning. Students will work selected problems in order to involve the student and assure his or her understanding of the skills required for future work.
  3. Class Discussions: Questions may be initiated by either the teacher or students at any time during class discussions.
  4. Examinations: Tests are frequently used to help summarize concepts and emphasize important skills.
  5. Individual Help: Each student is encouraged to come for the instructor'�s help, providing he or she has been attending class regularly, as he or she has difficulty. Office hours are posted.
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Supplemental texts
Methods of Assessment
  1. Outcome 2 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
  2. Outcome 5 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and projects.
  3. Outcome 6 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.