House Bill 2504 Fall 2019 PTAC-2336-01 - Process Instrumentation II Syllabus


Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2336- Section: 01 Process Instrumentation II

Instructor Information

Instructor

James Powell

E-mail

powellj@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6344

Office

Department

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:	Sheila Guillot
E-mail:	guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6381

Course Information

Description

Continued study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industries including terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

PTAC-1432

Learning Outcomes

CSLOs:
1. Demonstrate ability to utilize the various instruments used in the process industry. (PSLO 1); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration, and hands on operation.

2. Apply advanced instrumentation principles and theories to process systems. (PSLO 1); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation.

3. Identify the various types of instruments used in the process industry. (PSLO 2); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration, using computer simulator programs and hands on operation.

4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. (PSLO 2); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on identification of control loop components.

5. Identify and adjust the various instruments used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration using computer simulator programs and hands on operation of equipment.

6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process instruments. (PSLO 4); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on application.

7. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by: embedded test questions, pre / post-test.

Core Objectives

* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Still Standards Board (TSSB)
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 1432

K6.1 Monitor and Regulate Instrument Air System

Program Student Learning Outcomes

PSLOs:
1. Use technology to access operator specific documentation and training.

2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.

3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation.

4. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.

5. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material.

Textbooks

Instrumentation, 2005 Edition, Publisher-Pearson Custom ISBN: 0-536-85949-3 or CAPT, Publisher-Pearson, 2010 Edition: ISBN-10:0-13-700413-3 / ISBN-13:978-0-13-700413-3

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2019
PTAC    2336 Process Instrumentation II

Week of:
Aug        27    Introduction to class.
        29    Chapter 14-Switches, Relays, and Annunciators

            Holiday ? Monday, Sept.2nd
Sept        3    Labor Day Holiday (NO CLASS)
        5    Chapter 15-Signal Transmission and Conversion


Sept        10    Chapter 16-Controllers (Terms)/Review Exam 1
        12    Chapter 16-Controllers (Questions)

        17    Exam 1 (Chapters 14, 15, &16)
        19    Chapter 17-Control Schemes (Terms and Questions)

Sept        24    Quiz / No lab
26    Library Assignment

    Sept. 30th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty

Oct        1    Chapter 18- Advanced Control Schemes (Terms)
        3    Chapter 18- Advanced Control Schemes (Questions)

        8    Chapter 19- Introduction to Digital Control (Terms)/Review Exam 2
        10    Chapter 19- Introduction to Digital Control (Questions)

Oct        15     Exam 2 (Chapters 17, 18, &19)
        17     Chapter 20-Programmable Logic Controls (Terms)

    22    Chapter 20-Programmable Logic Controls (Questions)
        24    Chapter 21-Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Terms

Oct        29    Chapter 21-Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Questions/    Review Exam 3
        31    Chapter 22-Instrumentation Power Supply (Terms & Ques)

Nov        5    Exam 3-(Chapters 20, 21, & 22)
        7    Chapter 23-Emergency Shutdown , Interlocks and Protective Devices (Part 1)

Nov        12    Chapter 23-Emergency Shutdown , Interlocks and Protective Devices (Part 2)
        14    Chapter 24-Instrumentation Malfunctions (Terms)

Nov        19    Chapter 24-Instrumentation Malfunctions (Questions)/Review Exam 4                21    Chapter 13-Instrumentation Troubleshooting

November 21st Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty

Thanksgiving Holiday ? Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28-29

        26    Exam 4-(Chapters 23, 24, & 13)
        28    NO CLASS/Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec.        3    Review for Final Exam
        5    No Class

        10    Final Exam ? Tuesday December 10 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

        13    Graduation Friday, December 13, 2019

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

December 10, 2019 - 1:00 PM Through December 10, 2019 - 3:00 PM

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

Chapter Tests-33.1/3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.1/3% Final Exam-33.1/3%
1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest current test score will be given for that test, ONLY if you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence or a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. Once a test is passed out students are not allowed to leave the classroom until test completed and turned in.
2. Homework must be completed on time, 30 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework must be hand written.
3. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab except during breaks. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day.

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.

Attendance Policy

Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests.
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs, 4 Tardies will count as an Absence.
2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
3. A student with no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

Facility Policies

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.
Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

Important Information

ADA Considerations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

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Other

I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.