Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2336- Section: 13 Process Instrumentation II |
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Instructor | Michael Sparrow | ||||||||||
sparrowma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6333 | ||||||||||
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COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
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Description | Continued study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industries including terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops, and troubleshooting. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | RERPEQUISITES: PTAC-1332 | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
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. |
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Core Objectives |
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. |
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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. Describe the principles of quality control. 4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. 5. Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards. 6. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry. 7. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S): Instrumentation, 2005 Edition, Publisher-Pearson Custom ISBN: 0-536-85949-3 |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
FALL 2020 PTAC 2336 Process Instrumentation II Week of: Aug 24 Introduction to class. 27 Lock Out / Tag Out 31 Switches, Relays, and Annunciators 3 Signal Transmission and Conversion Sept 8 Controllers 10 Controllers 14 Exam 1 (Chapters 14, 15, &16) 17 Control Schemes 21 Advanced Control Schemes 24 Advanced Control Schemes 28 Advanced Control Scheme 1 Introduction to Digital Control Oct 5 Introduction to Digital Control 8 Exam 2 (Chapters 17, 18, &19) 12 Programmable Logic Controls 15 Programmable Logic Controls 19 Distributed Control Systems (DCS) 22 Distributed Control Systems (DCS) 26 Instrumentation Power Supply 29 Exam 3-(Chapters 20, 21, & 22) Nov 2 Emergency Shutdown , Interlocks and Protective Devices 5 Emergency Shutdown , Interlocks and Protective Devices 9 Instrumentation Malfunctions 12 Instrumentation Malfunctions 16 Instrumentation Troubleshooting 25 Exam 4-(Chapters 23, 24, & 13) Nov 30 Finish Final Review for Final Exam Dec Final Exam – Dec. 3 - 6 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
J. Powell TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE FALL 2020 PTAC 2336 Process Instrumentation II Week of: Aug 24 LO/TO simulator training. Week of: Aug 31 Switches, Relays, Identification/Signal Transmission and Conversion. Week of: September 7 Controller manual and auto operation. Week of: September 14 Controllers Illustration and Operation Week of: September 21 Control Schemes on Simtronics simulator Week of: September 28 Advanced Control Schemes Operation Week of: October 5 Introduction to Digital Control vs analog control. Week of: October 12 Programmable Logic Controls Week of: October 19 Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Week of: October 26 Instrumentation Power Supply Week of: November 2 Emergency Shutdown Week of: November 9 Interlocks and Protective Devices Week of: November 16 Instrumentation Malfunctions /Troubleshooting Week of: November 23 Instrumentation Malfunctions /Troubleshooting NO CLASS/ Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Holiday |
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Final Exam Date | December 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM Through December 6, 2020 - 11:00 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
3. A student with no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester. DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE: Chapter Tests-33.%, Quizzes/homework/labs-34% Final Exam-33% 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken on line 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 weekly completed on time, if not you will be issued a 0 for each late and missed assignment. |
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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. |
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Attendance Policy |
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 |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |