Outcome-based 20/FA Course Syllabus
Course Rubric-Number-Section:AACT-1372-5001
Credit:3
Contact Hours:
  • 4 hrs - Unknown Hour Type (z)
  • 2 hrs - Lab
CIP Code:15.0406
Course Title:Automation Safety and Complian
Course Description:Introduction to safety procedures and practices relating to Automation Applications. Includes Lock/Out tag out training, Arc flash training, working with fluids training, first aid training and CPR certifications.
Prerequisites:None
Co-requisites:None
Course Meets:
Online
Instructor: Douglas Clark
Office Phone Number: 903 330 0489
Email Address: dclark25782@tstc.edu
Office Fax Number:
Building & Office Room Number: South Office 455
Office Hours: Online Office/Conference Hours, M-F via Hangouts, always available via email & hangouts as well
 
Approved by: Juan AlferezDate: 2020-07-31
Course Outcomes
CO1: Describe the basic components of safety;
CO2: Interpret equipment alarm system data;
CO3: Perform lock out/tag out procedures;
CO4: Demonstrate how to perform CPR;
CO5: Identify OSHA requirements related to personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in automation systems
 
Added Outcomes
CO6: CO1: Describe the basic components of safety, health, and environmental systems as defined by theOccupational Safety and Health Administration
CO7: CO2: Describe Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) standards
CO8: CO3: Locate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and interpret the data
CO9: CO4: Select and don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
CO10: CO5: Perform lock out/tag out procedures
CO11: CO6: Complete a confined space and hot work permit
CO12: CO7: Select and employ fall protection equipment
CO13: CO8: Fill out a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

TSTC Grading Policy

(Grades for courses must be C or better)

Grade Percent Description Grade Points
A 90-100 Excellent/Superior Performance Level 4
B 80-89 Above Required Performance Level 3
C 70-79 Minimum Required Performance Level 2
D 60-69 Below Required Performance Level 1
F Below 60 Failure to meet Performance Requirements 0
IP -- In Progress  
W -- Withdrawal 0
CR -- Credit 0
AUD -- Audit of Course 0
See College Catalog for complete descriptions.

Competencies Rating Scale

Rating Scale Key      
6 90+ Proficient Student consistently performs the task accurately to industry standards without supervision.
5 80-89 Proficient Student performs the task to industry standards with no supervision.
4 70-79 Proficient Student performs the task to industry standards with little supervision. This is the minimum performance rating for STAR skill completion.
3 60-69 Exposed/Not Proficient Student has been introduced to the task and can perform some of the tasks to industry standards.
2 50-59 Exposed/Not Proficient Student has been introduced to the task, but cannot perform the task to industry standards.
1 0-49   Student was absent or did not complete assignment.

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  • Student Grievances and Complaints

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Phone #: 254.867.3842

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Resources
Textbooks & Publications:
ItemTitleAuthorPublisherEditionISBN
129 CFR 1910 OSHA OSHAMancommJanuary 20191-59959-921-X
Tools, Materials:
ItemResource Quantity
1Calculator1
2Pens & Pencils1 ea.
3Note Book1
4Laptop/Computer and Internet Access1

 

Grade Scheme
Category Description Category Value   
Homework 15%   
Assessment Label: Assessment Description Assessment Value
Homework 1:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 2:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 3:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 4:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 5:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 6:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 7:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 8:Online, To be announced1.67%
Homework 9:Online, To be announced1.67%
Category Description Category Value   
Quizzes 15%   
Assessment Label: Assessment Description Assessment Value
Quiz 1:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 2:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 3:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 4:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 5:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 6:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 7:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 8:Take quiz on Moddle0.79%
Quiz 9:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 10 :Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 11:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 12:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 13:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 14:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 15:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 16:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 17:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 18:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Quiz 19:Take quiz on Moodle0.79%
Category Description Category Value   
Labs 70%   
Assessment Label: Assessment Description Assessment Value
Lab 1:Lab 1: Review with class lecture on Introduction to OHSA. Discussion and review of questions.3.68%
Lab 2:Lab 2: Review with class lecture on and review of questions for regulations for managing safety and health3.68%
Lab 3:Lab 3: Review with class lecture on and review of questions for regulations for walking and working surfaces3.68%
Lab 4: Lab 4: Review with class lecture on and review questions for exit routes, emergency action plan. fire protection plans, and fire protection3.68%
Lab 5:Lab 5: Review with class lecture on and review questions for electrical3.68%
Lab 6:Lab 6: Review with class lecture on and review questions for PPE3.68%
Lab 7: Lab 7: Review with class lecture on and review questions for materials handling3.68%
Lab 8:Lab 8: Review with class lecture on and review questions for hazard communications3.68%
Lab 9:Lab 9: Review with class lecture on and review questions for hazard communications3.68%
Lab 10:Lab10: Review with class lecture on and review questions for machine guarding3.68%
Lab 11:Lab 11: Review with class lecture on and review questions for bloodborne pathogens3.68%
Lab 12:Lab 12:Review with class lecture on and review questions for powered industrial vehicles3.68%
Lab 13:Lab 13: Review with class lecture on and review questions for confined spaces3.68%
Lab 14:Review with class lecture on and review questions for welding, cutting and brazing3.68%
Lab 15:Understanding of regulations for lecture on and review questions for ergonomics3.68%
Lab 16:Lab 16: Review with class lecture on and review questions for Fall Protection3.68%
Lab 17:Lab 18: Review with class lecture on and review questions for Understanding of Regulations for Safety and Health Programs3.68%
Lab 18:Review with class lecture on and review questions for introduction of industrial hygiene3.68%
Lab 19:Lab 19: Understanding of regulations for introduction to hazard matertials3.68%
Total Assessment Percent          100.00%
Total Category Percent 100.00%
A = 100-90 B = 89-80 C = 79-70 D = 69-60 F = 59-0


Description of Graded Elements of the Course
Assessment Label Assessment Description/Course outcomes met Assessment Value
in Percent
% of Final Grade
Homework 1Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO13, CO1, CO5, CO6, CO8, CO11
1.671.67%
Lab 1Lab 1: Review with class lecture on Introduction to OHSA. Discussion and review of questions.
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO12, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10
3.683.68%
Quiz 1Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1
0.790.79%
Lab 2Lab 2: Review with class lecture on and review of questions for regulations for managing safety and health
Course outcomes met: CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 2Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO6
0.790.79%
Homework 2Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO11, CO8, CO6, CO5, CO1, CO13
1.671.67%
Lab 3Lab 3: Review with class lecture on and review of questions for regulations for walking and working surfaces
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO12, CO10
3.683.68%
Quiz 3Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO7, CO3, CO5, CO1, CO2
0.790.79%
Lab 4 Lab 4: Review with class lecture on and review questions for exit routes, emergency action plan. fire protection plans, and fire protection
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 4Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO7, CO5, CO3, CO2, CO1
0.790.79%
Homework 3Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO8, CO11, CO1, CO5, CO6, CO13
1.671.67%
Lab 5Lab 5: Review with class lecture on and review questions for electrical
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO12, CO10
3.683.68%
Quiz 5Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO7, CO3, CO5, CO1, CO2
0.790.79%
Lab 6Lab 6: Review with class lecture on and review questions for PPE
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 6Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO13, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12
0.790.79%
Homework 4Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO6, CO5, CO13, CO11, CO8
1.671.67%
Lab 7 Lab 7: Review with class lecture on and review questions for materials handling
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 7Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO6, CO5, CO2, CO1, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8, CO7
0.790.79%
Lab 8Lab 8: Review with class lecture on and review questions for hazard communications
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 8Take quiz on Moddle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12, CO13
0.790.79%
Homework 5Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO5, CO6, CO13, CO8, CO11
1.671.67%
Lab 9Lab 9: Review with class lecture on and review questions for hazard communications
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 9Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO6, CO5, CO2, CO1, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8, CO7
0.790.79%
Lab 10Lab10: Review with class lecture on and review questions for machine guarding
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 10 Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12, CO13
0.790.79%
Homework 6Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO6, CO5, CO13, CO11, CO8
1.671.67%
Lab 11Lab 11: Review with class lecture on and review questions for bloodborne pathogens
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 11Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO7, CO6, CO5, CO2, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8
0.790.79%
Lab 12Lab 12:Review with class lecture on and review questions for powered industrial vehicles
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 12Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12, CO13
0.790.79%
Homework 7Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO5, CO6, CO1, CO13, CO8, CO11
1.671.67%
Lab 13Lab 13: Review with class lecture on and review questions for confined spaces
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 13Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO7, CO6, CO5, CO2, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8
0.790.79%
Lab 14Review with class lecture on and review questions for welding, cutting and brazing
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 14Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12, CO13
0.790.79%
Homework 8Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO6, CO5, CO13, CO11, CO8
1.671.67%
Lab 15Understanding of regulations for lecture on and review questions for ergonomics
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 15Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO7, CO6, CO5, CO2, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8
0.790.79%
Lab 16Lab 16: Review with class lecture on and review questions for Fall Protection
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 16Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12, CO13
0.790.79%
Homework 9Online, To be announced
Course outcomes met: CO5, CO6, CO1, CO13, CO8, CO11
1.671.67%
Lab 17Lab 18: Review with class lecture on and review questions for Understanding of Regulations for Safety and Health Programs
Course outcomes met: CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10, CO12
3.683.68%
Quiz 17Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO7, CO6, CO5, CO2, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8
0.790.79%
Lab 18Review with class lecture on and review questions for introduction of industrial hygiene
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO10, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO5, CO4, CO3, CO2
3.683.68%
Quiz 18Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO2, CO5, CO6, CO7, CO8, CO11, CO12, CO13
0.790.79%
Lab 19Lab 19: Understanding of regulations for introduction to hazard matertials
Course outcomes met: CO12, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, CO7, CO8, CO9, CO10
3.683.68%
Quiz 19Take quiz on Moodle
Course outcomes met: CO1, CO7, CO6, CO5, CO2, CO13, CO12, CO11, CO8
0.790.79%
  100.00100.00%

 

Course Schedule
Unit/
Week
Unit Description/Objectives Assessment Label:Description Due Date
1Unit 1
Introduction to OHSA (M) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of how, why and when OSHA
    came about.
Homework 1: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 1: Lab 1: Review with class
lecture on Introduction to OHSA. Discussion and
review of questions.
TBA
Quiz 1: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
2Unit 2
Managing Safety And Health (M) Min 2hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for managing health and safety
Lab 2: Lab 2: Review with class
lecture on and review of questions for
regulations for managing safety and health
TBA
Quiz 2: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
3Unit 3
Walking And Working Surfaces (M) Min 2hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for walking and working surfaces
Homework 2: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 3: Lab 3: Review with class
lecture on and review of questions for
regulations for walking and working surfaces
TBA
Quiz 3: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
4Unit 4
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Protection Plans, and Fire Protection (M) Min 2hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for exit routes, emergency action plan. fire protection plans, and fire protection.
Lab 4: Lab 4: Review with class
lecture on and review questions for exit routes,
emergency action plan. fire protection plans,
and fire protection
TBA
Quiz 4: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
5Unit 5
Electrical (M) Min 2hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for electrical.
Homework 3: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 5: Lab 5: Review with class
lecture on and review questions for electrical
TBA
Quiz 5: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
6Unit 6
Personal Protective Equipment -PPE
(M) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for personal protective equipment (PPE)
    PPE
Lab 6: Lab 6: Review with class
lecture on and review questions for PPE
TBA
Quiz 6: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
7Unit 7
Materials Handling (M) Min 2hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for materials handling.
Homework 4: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 7: Lab 7: Review with class
lecture on and review questions for materials
handling
TBA
Quiz 7: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
8Unit 8
Hazard Communications (M) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for hazard communications.
Lab 8: Lab 8: Review with class
lecture on and review questions for hazard
communications
TBA
Quiz 8: Take quiz on ModdleTBA
9Unit 9
Lockout/Tagout (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for lockout/tagout
Homework 5: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 9: Lab 9: Review with class lecture on and review questions for hazard
communications
TBA
Quiz 9: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
10Unit 10
Machine Guarding (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for machine guarding
Lab 10: Lab10: Review with class lecture on and review questions for machine guardingTBA
Quiz 10 : Take quiz on MoodleTBA
11Unit 11
Bloodborne Pathogens (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for bloodborne pathogens
Homework 6: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 11: Lab 11: Review with class lecture on and review questions for bloodborne pathogensTBA
Quiz 11: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
12Unit 12
Powered Industrial Vehicles (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for powered industrial vehicles
Lab 12: Lab 12:Review with class lecture on and review questions for powered industrial vehiclesTBA
Quiz 12: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
13Unit 13
Permit Required Confined Spaces (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for confined spaces
Homework 7: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 13: Lab 13: Review with class lecture on and review questions for confined spacesTBA
Quiz 13: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
14Unit 14
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for welding,cutting and brazing
Lab 14: Review with class lecture on and review questions for welding, cutting and brazingTBA
Quiz 14: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
15Unit 15
Ergonomics (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for ergonomics
Homework 8: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 15: Understanding of regulations for lecture on and review questions for ergonomicsTBA
Quiz 15: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
16Unit 16
Fall Protection (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for fall protection
Lab 16: Lab 16: Review with class lecture on and review questions for Fall ProtectionTBA
Quiz 16: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
17Unit 17
Safety And Health Programs (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for safety and health programs.
Homework 9: Online, To be announcedTBA
Lab 17: Lab 18: Review with class lecture on and review questions for Understanding of Regulations for Safety and Health ProgramsTBA
Quiz 17: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
18Unit 18
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Understanding of regulations for introduction to industrial hygiene.
Lab 18: Review with class lecture on and review questions for introduction of industrial hygieneTBA
Quiz 18: Take quiz on MoodleTBA
19Unit 19
Hazardous Materials (Flammable and Combustible Liquids , Spray Finishing, Compressed Gases,
Dipping, and Coating Operations) (E) Min 1hr
 
  • Review with class lecture on and review questions for introduction of hazard materials
Lab 19: Lab 19: Understanding of
regulations for introduction to hazard matertials
TBA
Quiz 19: Take quiz on MoodleTBA