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Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2336 (Section: 12, CRN: 91894) Process Instrumentation II |
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| Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||
| powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 D | ||||||||
| Office Hours | MW- 7:00AM -7:55AM, 10:55AM-11:55AM,1:40PM-2:50PM TR?7:00AM-7:55AM, 11:30AM-11:55AM, 3:00PM-3:35PM | ||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
| 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 Second Edition, Publisher-Pearson ISBN-13: 978-0-13-521392-6 ISBN-10: 0-13-521392-4 |
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| Corequisites/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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
FALL 2022
PTAC 2336 Process Instrumentation II
Lecture Topics
Introduction to class.
Chapter 12-Control Loops:
Controllers and Final Control Element Overview
Holiday – Monday, Sept.5th
Chapter 13-Control Loops:
Control Valves and Regulators
Chapter 14-Controllers
Chapter 15-Control Schemes
Chapter 16-Advanced Control Schemes
Chapter 17-Introduction to Digital Control
Sept. 26th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty
Chapter 18- Programmable Logic Controls
Chapter 19- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Chapter 20-Instrumentation Power Supply
November 17th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty
Chapter 21-Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
Interlocks and Protective Devices
Chapter 22-Instrumentation Malfunctions
Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25
Chapter 23-Instrumentation Troubleshooting
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2022
PTAC 2336 Process Instrumentation II
Homework Assignments and Test Due Dates
Key Terms and Questions are due on designated week unless otherwise specified!
Week of:
Aug 22 Introduction to class.
Chapter 12- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 8-25
Holiday – Monday, Sept.7th
Week of:
Aug 29 Chapter 13-Complete Key Terms Due 8-30
Chapter 13- Complete Review Questions Due 9-1
Week of:
Sept 5 Chapter 14-Complete Key Terms Due 9-6
Chapter 14-Complete Review Questions Due 9-8
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 14. Then upload to blackboard. Due 9-8
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 16. Then upload to blackboard. Review Exam 1 Due 9-13
Week of:
Sept 12 Exam 1 (Chapters 12, 13, &14) Opens 9-8 Closes 9-13
Chapter 15-Complete Key Terms Due 9-13
Chapter 15-Complete Review Question Due 9-15
Week of:
Sept 19 Chapter 16-Complete Key Terms Due 9-20
Chapter 16-Complete Review Questions Due 9-22
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 16. Then upload to blackboard. Due 9-22
Sept. 26th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty
Week of:
Sept 26 Chapter 17- Complete Key Terms Due 9-27
Chapter 17- Complete Review Questions Due 9-29
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 17 then upload to blackboard. Due 9-29
Week of:
Oct 3 Review Test 2 Due 10-5
Test 2 (Chapters 15, 16, &17) Opens 10-4 Closes 10-7
Week of:
Oct 10 Chapter 18- Complete Key Terms Due 10-4
Chapter 18- Complete Review Questions Due 10-4
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 18 then upload to blackboard. Due 10-6
Week of:
Oct 17 Chapter 19-Complete Key Terms Due 10-18
Chapter 19-Complete Review Questions Due 10-20
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 20 then upload to blackboard. Due 10-20
Week of:
Oct 24 Chapter 20-Complete Key Terms Due 10-25 Review Test 3
Chapter 20-Complete Review Questions Due 10-27
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 20 then upload to blackboard. Due 10-27
Week of:
Oct 31 Review Test 3 Due 11-1
Test 3-(Chapters 18, 19, & 20) Opens 11-1 Closes 11-4
Chapter 23-Complete Key Terms and Review Questions (Part 1)
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 23 then upload to blackboard.
Week of:
Nov 7 Chapter 21-Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-8
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 21 Part 1 Due 11-10
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 21 Part 2 .Due 11-10
November 17th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty
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Nov 14 Chapter 22-Complete Key Terms Due 11-15
Chapter 22-Complete Review Question Due 11-17
Download and complete the Handout sheet for Chapter 22 then upload to blackboard.
Chapter 13-Complete Key Terms and Review Questions
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Nov 21 Chapter 23-Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-22
No Class Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25
Week of:
Nov 28 Review Test Due 11-29
Test 4-(Chapters 21, 22, & 23) Opens 11-28 Closes 12-1
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Dec 5 Completed Final Exam Review due Dec. 6.
Final Exam – Opens 12-3 Closes 12-7 at Noon
PSLOs:
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| Final Exam Date | December 5, 2023 - 7:0 AM Through December 7, 2023 - 12:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Chapter Tests-25%, Quizzes/homework-25% Final Exam-30% Labs 10% Attendance 10%. 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken on blackboard during a specified time frame. If you miss the test and it has to be reopened, there will be an automatic deduction of 10 points. 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. Lab attendance and participation is required. 2. Homework assignments are to be submitted on blackboard and must be completed by due date, 20 PTS will be deducted if not submitted by due date. Homework more than a week late will not receive a grade higher than 50. 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. 5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. 6. The PTAC program has a dress code, failure to wear proper shoes and clothing will result in being sent out of class and counted absent for the day. |
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| 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.
2. Absences: NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences of more than 2 class days to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, or a death in your immediate family.
5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F |
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| Additional Information | 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. | ||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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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. | ||||||||
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