Fall 2023 Course Syllabus Course: INTC-1343 (Section: 51, CRN: 92654) Application of Industrial Automatic Controls

Instructor Information
Instructor	Troy McGee
Email	mcgeeta1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6418
Office	Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A
Office Hours	M-Thr 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description	Automatic process control including measuring devices, analog and digital instrumentation, signal transmitters, recorders, alarms, controllers, control valves, and process and instrument diagrams. Includes loop connection and troubleshooting.
Required 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. Process Instrumentation I , Schoolcraft SCP114 chapters 17 - 31
Additional Materials/Resources	None
Corequisites/Prerequisites	INTC 1341
Learning Outcomes	Explain pneumatic and electronic controls; connect and troubleshoot control loops; and draw process and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, and block diagrams.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	•Identify control panel indicators, calibration tools, electrical parts, and how they work. •Utilize a multimeter and oscilloscope to differentiate between two AC signals with respect to voltage, current, and power. •Apply electronic circuit fabrication techniques to industry standards. •Explain the static and dynamic aspects of processes. •Analyze level and gas measurements to determine proper operating parameters of specific process and electrical equipment. •Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Lecture Topics Outline	INTC 1343 FALL 2023 – Lecture Topics Introduction to the Class Pressure Head Instruments Solid Level Measurement Other Level Measurement Instruments Properties of Fluid Flow Primary Flow Measuring Devices Secondary Flow Measuring Devices Variable-Area Instruments Positive-Displacement Meters Turbine and Magnetic Flowmeters Introduction to Controllers Controller Operation Controller Modes and Tuning Final Control Elements in Process Control Control Valves Electric Actuators
Major Assignments Schedule	INTC 1343 FALL 2023 – Tentative Schedule Instructor McGee: "Application of industrial automatic control" Week 1 Introduction to the Class               Chapter 17 Lecture Week 2 Chapter 17 questions due - Review               Chapter 17 level formula practice Week 3 Chapter 17 Test               Chapter 18 Lecture Week 4 Chapter 18 questions due - Review               Chapter 18 Test Week 5 Chapter 19 Lecture               Chapter 19 questions due - Review Week 6 Chapter 19 Test               Intro Chapter 20 & 21 Week 7 Chapter 20 & 21questions due - Review               Chapter 20 & 21 Test Week 8 Chapter 22 & 23 Lecture               Chapter 22 & 23 questions due - Review Week 9 Chapter 22 & 23 Test               Chapter 24 & 25 Lecture Week 10 Chapter 24 & 25 questions - Review                 Chapter 24 & 25 Test Week 11 Chapter 26 & 27 Lecture                 Chapter 26 & 27 questions - Review Week 12 Chapter 26 & 27 Test                 Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 31 Lecture Week 13 Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 31 questions due - Review                 Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 31 Test Week 14 Make- up work November 22 - 24 HOLIDAY Week 15 Final Review Week 16 December 11-12 Final Exam 8 am
Final Exam Date	December 11, 2023 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 12, 2023 - 11:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	There will be chapter exams, a comprehensive final exam, a combined lab quiz and homework grade. Home work must be completed when due. All late homework not turned in on time will be counted as a zero. It is your responsibility to keep up with your assignments and homework. The course grade will be based on the following percentages: Attendance/Participation 10%, Homework 25%, Chapter Tests 30%, and Final 35%.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	As class attendance is crucial to making a passing grade, after 5, 7, & 9 class periods have been missed a letter grade will be dropped after each and after 11 missed class days a Failure will be recorded for the overall grade. If you are late to class, you will be counted tardy unless you have a recognized excuse. I will need to meet with you after class if you are sleeping in class to discuss the importance of not sleeping in class. Class absences can also have recognized excuses, with each being handled on a one on one basis with the instructor.
Additional Information	CELL PHONE POLICY - Please put cell phones out of sight and on mute during all class times. Using cell phones during class times is distracting to other students, if you must take a call or make a call, please go into hallway to do so. If there are repeated violations you will be dismissed from class for that day and counted as absent. TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 for Lamar State College Port Arthur students. Any enrolled student can use TimelyCare. There is no cost to students. Go to timelycare.com/LSCPA or download the TimelyCare app to access care.
Institutional Policies
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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 LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern	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.
Department Information	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot Email: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381