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Science

The Certificate in Science course has been aligned to the NQF Level 2

Qualification Award : KSPTL Certificate Level 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In processing plants, routine jobs such as recording temperatures, checking flow rates, and monitoring pressure require the use of mathematics. Most of this math is not complicated. It is, however, important to recall and understand these fundamentals to better understand the “how” and “why” of everyday tasks in the plant. This course is designed to review basic math and how it applies to the work of a plant operator.

All process plants use or manufacture some form of organic or hydrocarbon compound. This course introduces the chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives from methane and other chemicals, to the diverse hydrocarbons in the fuel that powers our cars, to the carbohydrates and sugars in the food that we eat and the synthesized materials in the clothes that we wear.

Many forms of physical force are utilized in processing plants. This course introduces the principles of force, pressure, motion, acceleration, centrifugal force, center of mass, voltage and temperature as they apply to process equipment, plant structures and simple machines. The examples illustrate the application and conversion of energy forces to perform work in industrial processes.

This course introduces thermodynamic effects of temperature and heat and the relationship between them.

Understanding general concepts of chemistry can help operators learn about plant processes and the types of physical changes and chemical reactions that occur. This course introduces the fundamentals of matter, atomic structure, the basic principles of molecules and the physical properties of atoms and molecules that differentiate them from one another. The course also presents simple chemical formulas, equations and measurements used to quantify the amount of an element or molecular species present in a mixture.

This course introduces the chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives from methane and other chemicals, to the diverse hydrocarbons in the fuel that powers our cars, to the carbohydrates and sugars in the food that we eat and the synthesized materials in the clothes that we wear.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

QUANTIFY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

► Review fundamental math principles

► Convert between various units of measurement scales while reinforcing fundamental math, measurement precision, significant figures, and scientific notation

► Recognize units of measure to determine properties of heat, energy, and power.

PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS

► Identify the chemical structures of organic compounds

► Identify important physical properties and phenomena that are used to measure and manufacture organic compounds, like vapor pressure, boiling and melting point, mass conservation, density and partial pressure

► Recognize some of the processes used for the production and purification of organic compounds.

PHYSICAL FORCE

► Explain the four fundamental forces and the principles of physical force

► Describe the laws of motion and the different types of motion

► Explain how forces relate to heat, temperature, pressure, voltage and amperage

► Apply the principles of force to simple machines and the conversion and control of energy forces to perform work in plant processes.

TEMPERATURE AND HEAT

► Explain the difference between temperature and heat

► Describe the principles of heat energy

► Explain the fundamental laws of thermodynamics

► Explain how temperature and heat affect solids, liquids and gases

► Relate the principles of heat transfer to industrial processes.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY

► Define general chemistry terms

► Identify different types of elements

► Distinguish between chemical and physical properties

► Quantify the concentration of components in mixtures

► Identify symbols used in chemical formulas and equations.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

► Identify the chemical structures of organic compounds

► Recognize some of the processes used for the production and purification of organic compounds.

COURSE PRICING

Cost : US$ 260.00 / TT$ 1,495.00

To purchase this course, click the ‘Enroll in this course’ button. You will receive a confirmation email from KSPTL with enrollment details upon confirmation of payment.

COURSE AVAILABILITY
Available immediately.
This course can be pursued over ten (10) days.

COURSE DELIVERY
Asynchronous

TARGET AUDIENCE

The target audience comprises of persons who are desirous of pursuing this course and those who require Science for entry into Diploma level courses.

1 - Quantify Physical Characteristics
2 - Properties of Fluids
3 - Physical Force
4 - Temperature and Heat
5 - General Chemistry

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