Unit Operations Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Delane McUne (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
BYRD 352
Office Hours
TR 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM in BYRD 352
Students may contact me from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM via text at (806) 340-0027.
Students may contact me by email through the course in Blackboard (Messages). If you would like to schedule a specific day and time to meet, I have flexibility in my schedule. Please do not hesitate to ask for a specific time if needed.
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
INTC-1355-002 Unit Operations
Prerequisites
INTC 1301
Course Description
Automatic control requirements of industrial processes. Includes control systems, control loop tuning and analysis.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Supplies
Student Performance
- Explain the static and dynamic aspects of processes
- Describe the automatic control requirements of processes
- Analyze process variables and adjust the control loop.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ Food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.
\\ Pagers and cell phones 'WILL' be turned off in the classroom setting, and in labs.
Grading Criteria
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Homework assignments |
40% |
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Discussion Boards |
20% |
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Unit Exams |
30% |
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Final Exam |
10% |
A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60
The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or homework will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for any make-up test will be determined by the instructor.
Completion of the Final Exam is required in order to pass the course.
INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT: As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined. If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.
Attendance
Attendance in a class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class during the first eight week session at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes and is October 8, 2013. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.
The attendance in the course will be monitored through the AC Connect system for the Online portion and checking roll in the In Class portion. However, attendance will not be considered part of the grade.
It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to illness or travel and to access information regarding missed work through AC Connect or classmates. Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted only at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor if approved.
Calendar
- COURSE CALENDAR
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Week One |
Course Introduction Syllabus Quiz Chapter One Discussion Board One |
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Week Two |
Chapter Two Chapter Four Discussion Board Two |
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Week Three |
Online Exam One Chapter Five Chapter Six Discussion Board Three |
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Week Four |
Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Discussion Board Four |
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Week Five |
Online Exam Two Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Discussion Board Five |
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Week Six |
Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Discussion Board Six |
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Week Seven |
Chapter Twenty Discussion Board Seven |
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Week Eight |
Final Exam Plant Tour |
*Course calendar may be altered due to inclement weather, campus closings, special events, field trips, or at the instructor’s discretion.
Additional Information
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM