Master Syllabus PR1124, Process Tech. III-Operations

Credits 4 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 4 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course will provide an introduction into the field of operations within the process industry. In this course, students will use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation to understand the operation of an entire unit. Students study concepts related to commissioning, normal start-up, normal operation, normal shut-down, turnarounds, and abnormal situations, as well as the Process Technician’s role in performing the tasks associated with these concepts within an operating unit. This course combines systems into operational processed with emphasis on operations under various conditions.

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.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

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

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

knowledge of the various plant

operations within the process

industry.

describe process operations and

their components.

knowledge of combining systems

into operational processes with

emphasis on operations under

various conditions.

  1. Students will demonstrate
  2. Students will identify, define, and
  3. Students will demonstrate
Course Outline
  1. Reaction Systems Operations
  2. Distillation System Operations
  3. Operator Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Methods

to emphasize different concepts of

the daily lessons.

selected problems to involve the

student and assure his or her

understanding of the skills required

for future work.

be initiated by either the teacher

or students at any time during class

discussions.

used to help summarize concepts

and emphasize important skills.

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.

  1. BlendFlex Format
  2. Lecture Short: lectures will be used
  3. Assignments: Students will work
  4. Class Discussions: Questions may
  5. Examinations: Tests are frequently
  6. Individual Help: Each student is
Methods of Assessment

through exams, homework

assignments, and projects.

through in class discussions and

projects

through in class discussions and

projects

  1. Outcome 1 will be assessed
  2. Outcome 3 will be assessed
  3. Outcome 5 will be assessed

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