Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-2336- Section: 51H Process Instrumentation II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Thomas Janise
E-mail	janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6391
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 C Hours: Tuesday / Thursday 12:30p, through 6:00pm. Appointments made by email
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.
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	Instrumentation 1
Learning Outcomes	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.\
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	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.\
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, Pearson ISBN# 13 978-0-13-521392-6
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1 Read… Chapter 14 – Switches, Relays, and Annunciators Chapter 15 – Signal Transmission and Conversion Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for each chapter. Week 2 Read… Chapter 16 – Controllers Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Review for EXAM 1- Chapters 14, 15, and 16 Week 3 Labor Day Holiday – Monday Sept 7 Continue Review for EXAM 1 EXAM 1 Read… Chapter 17 – Control Schemes Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Week 4 Read… Chapter 18 – Advanced Control Schemes Chapter 19 – Introduction to Digital Control Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Week 5 Review for EXAM 2 – Chapters 17, 18, and 19 EXAM 2 Week 6 Read… Chapter 20 – Programmable Logic Controls Chapter 21 – Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Week 7 Chapter 21 – Distributed Control Systems (DCS) continued Read… Chapter 22 – Instrumentation Power Supply Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Week 8 Review for EXAM 3 – Chapters 20. 21. And 22 Week 9 Continue Review for EXAM 3 EXAM 3 Week 10 Read… Chapter 23 – Emergency Shutdown, Interlocks, and Protective Devices Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Week 11 Read… Chapter 24 - Instrumentation Malfunctions Chapter 13 – Instrumentation Troubleshooting Write out Key Terms and complete Knowledge Check questions for the chapter. Week 12 Continue Chapter 13 – Instrumentation Troubleshooting Review for EXAM 4 – Chapters 23, 24, and 13 Week 13 Continue Review for EXAM 4 EXAM 4 Review for FINAL EXAM Week 14 Continue Review for FINAL EXAM Thanksgiving Holiday – Nov 26 and 27 Week 15/ Week 16 Continue Review for FINAL EXAM Last Class Day – Friday Dec 4 FINAL EXAM – Monday Dec 7
Major Assignments Schedule	See course syllabus
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 8:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	20% - Attendance/Participation 25% - Daily Assignments 25% - Exams 30% - Final Exam
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Email me anytime to discuss your progress. janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Attendance Policy	4 unexcused absences result in a drop in letter grade 11 unexcused absences result in course failure.
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
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 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.