Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: DFTG-2308- Section: 11H Instrumentation Drafting |
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Instructor | Michael Betar | ||||||||||
betarmw@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6424 | ||||||||||
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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 | Principles of instrumentation applicable to industrial applications; fundamentals of measurement and control devices; currently used ISA (Instrument Society of America) symbology; basic flow sheet layout and drafting practices. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | Basic CAD (DFTG 1409) and Technical Drafting (DFTG 1305) | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes | Identify ISA symbols and interpret basic flow sheet layout principles; interpret instrumentation/flow diagram relationships and flow sheet/plot plan/piping/interrelationship; and prepare flow sheet (process and mechanical) diagrams. | ||||||||||
Core Objectives | |||||||||||
Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO 1: Utilize drafting and CAD terminology, symbols, and commands. PSLO 2: Practice ethical and professional practices in drafting. PSLO 3: Draw completed sets of plans for construction and manufacturing. PSLO 4: Utilize mathematical principles and measurements in order to create drawings. |
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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.
Instrumentation and Control Systems Documentation Second Edition Frederick A. Meier and Clifford A. Meier ISBN 978-1-936007-51-6 |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 - Introduction, Syllabus Review, What is Instrumentation Drafting? Week 2 - Symbols: Instrument Device Symbols Week 3 - Measurement Symbols Week 4 - Line Symbols Week 5 - Control valve, Final Control Element, Functional, Binary Symbols Week 6 - Loop ID and Tag numbers, Begin P&ID Week 7 - Continue P&ID Week 8 - Finish P&ID, Begin Loop Diagram Week 9 - Finish Loop Diagram Week 10 - Begin Electrical Fundamentals Week 11 - Learn Electrical Schematic Symbols Week 12 - Finish Electrical Symbols Week 13 - Being Electrical Schematic Drawing Week 14 - Finish Electrical Schematic Drawing Week 15 - Begin Final Project Week 16 - Finish Project |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 - Introduction, Syllabus Review, What is Instrumentation Drafting? Week 2 - Symbols: Instrument Device Symbols Week 3 - Measurement Symbols Week 4 - Line Symbols Week 5 - Control valve, Final Control Element, Functional, Binary Symbols Week 6 - Loop ID and Tag numbers, Begin P&ID Week 7 - Continue P&ID Week 8 - Finish P&ID, Begin Loop Diagram Week 9 - Finish Loop Diagram Week 10 - Begin Electrical Fundamentals Week 11 - Learn Electrical Schematic Symbols Week 12 - Finish Electrical Symbols Week 13 - Being Electrical Schematic Drawing Week 14 - Finish Electrical Schematic Drawing Week 15 - Begin Final Project Week 16 - Finish Project |
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Final Exam Date | December 7, 2021 - 9:0 AM Through December 7, 2021 - 9:50 AM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 100 = A, 80 89 = B, 70 79 = C, 60 69 = D, Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Drawings 40% Chapter Review/Quiz & Notebook 30% Final Exam 20% Participation/Professionalism 10% _________________________ Total Grade 100% |
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Course Policies | |||||||||||
Instructor Policies |
Course Policies 1. No food, drinks, electronic cigarettes, vaping or use of tobacco products in class. 2. No foul or harsh language will be tolerated. 3. Turn off all cell phones during lectures. 4. Headphones may be worn only upon instructor approval. 5. Do not bring children to class. 6. No cheating of any kind will be tolerated. Students caught cheating or helping someone to cheat can and will be removed from the class for the semester. Cheating can result in expulsion from LIT. 7. If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course you will earn an βFβ in the course. 8. Backups a. It is the studentβs responsibility to make back-up copies of their work. Do not rely on the server to be there 100% of the time. I cannot help you if you lose your work. Remember that in order for your work to be graded it must be turned in. 9. Internet usage Classroom computers have access to the internet. 1. Student usage of the internet will be monitored. 2. Proper usage of the internet will be allowed to be used for classroom research or as directed. 3. Any unauthorized use of the internet will not be tolerated. 4. Improper usage of the internet, such as profanity, pornography, gambling, etc. will result in disciplinary action not limited to expulsion from LSCPA. 10. Instructor has the prerogative to change the course schedule and topics, as well as, the due dates of quizzes and assignments as deemed necessary. 11. Students may be moved around for the purpose of taking a test. 12. Every student must have a copy of the required textbooks and supplies. 13. Grades will be posted on Blackboard. |
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Attendance Policy |
1. A student is allowed a maximum of 6 absences and may be automatically dropped from the course on the 7th absence. 2. Three (3) tardies are equivalent to 1 absence 3. A student's grade will drop a full letter grade for every 3 absences. 4. Attendance is defined as actively participating and listening in class. 5. Each class is worth 10 points each with students being graded on their level of participation. Attendance Scale - (Points) 10 Full Participation 8 Partially attentive, texting during lecture or equivalent activity 5 Coming in late or after lecture, leaving early, and texting/taking calls 3 Working on another class' homework in addition to the other infractions 0 Not in attendance, playing games or viewing inappropriate websites |
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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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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. | ||||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
Other | I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. Your grades can be found in Black Board. | ||||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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