House Bill 2504 Spring 2019 PTAC-1432-12 - Process Instrumentation I Syllabus


Spring 2019 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-1432- Section: 12 Process Instrumentation I

Instructor Information

Instructor

James Powell

E-mail

powellj@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6344

Office

Location:	UITC - Room: 201 D
Hours:	MW-7:00am-8:50 am / F-7:00am-8:50am / TR-7:00am-9:15am

Department

Business and Technology
Chair:	Sheila Guillot
E-mail:	guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6381

Course Information

Description

Study of the instruments and control systems used in the process industry, including terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops, and basic troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

PTAC1302 or Concurrent

Learning Outcomes

CSLOs:
1. Explain the functions of the various instruments used in the process industry. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration and hands on operation

2. Utilize terms and symbols used in process instrumentation. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration and identification of components

3. Interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation drawings used in the process industries. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on use of drawings

4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration and hands on identification of components

5. Identify and adjust the various instruments used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration with actual process equipment

6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process instruments. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion and demonstration on actual process equipment

7. Identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by pre- and post-test.

Core Objectives

Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

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. 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

Textbooks

Instrumentation, 2005 Edition, Publisher-Pearson Custom ISBN: 0-536-85949-3 or CAPT, Publisher-Pearson, 2010 Edition: ISBN-10:0-13-700413-3 / ISBN-13:978-0-13-700413-3

Lecture Topics
Outline

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SPRING 2019
PTAC    1432 Process Instrumentation I

Week of:
January    21     MLK Holiday
        23    Introduction to class / syllabi review
        25    Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation (Terms)

28    Continue Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation (Questions)
30    Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Pressure (Key Terms)
February     1    Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: (Questions)

     4    Chapter 3- Temperature (Key Terms)
        6    Complete Chapter 3(Questions)
        8    Review for Exam 1

February    11    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,&3)
        13    Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level (Key Terms)
        15    Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level (Key Terms)Cont.

        18    Complete Chapter 4-Level (Questions)
        20    Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow (Key Terms)
        22    Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow (Key Terms)Cont.

            Last Day to drop without academic penalty (February 28)

        25    Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow (Questions)            27    Chapter 6-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments:Analytical (Terms)
March        1    Chapter 6-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments:Analytical (Ques)

        4    Chapter 7-Miscellaneous Measuring Devices (Terms)/Review for Exam 2
6    Chapter 7-Miscellaneous Measuring Devices (Ques)
8    Exam 2 (Chapters 4,5,6&7)

        11    Spring Break
        13    Spring Break
        15    Spring Break


        18    Chapter 8-Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory (Key Terms)
20    Chapter 8-Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory (Applications)
22    Complete Chapter 8 (Questions)

        25    Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers (Key Terms)
        27    Complete Chapter 9 (Questions)
        29    Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Elements: (Key Terms)


April        1    Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overview (Questions)
        3    Review for Exam 3
        5    Exam 3-(Chapters 8, 9 & 10)

        8    Chapter 11: Control Valves and Regulators (Key Terms)
        10    Chapter 11: Control Valves and Regulators (Key Terms)Cont.
        12    Chapter 11: Control Valves and Regulators (Questions)

        April 18 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty

        15    Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching (Key Terms)
        17    Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching (Symbology)
        19    Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching (Questions)

        22    Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting (Key Terms)
        24    Chapter 13: Troubleshooting (Questions)
        26    Complete Chapter 13: Troubleshooting methods.


April        29    Review for Exam 4
May        1    Exam 4-(Chapters 11,12 & 13)
        3    Review for Final Exam

        6    Continue Review for Final Exam
        8    Last class day

        10    Final Exam ? Friday May 10, 2019- 8:00 am - 10:30 am

        17    Graduation Friday, May 17, 2019

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

May 10, 2019 - 8:00 AM Through May 10, 2019 - 10:00 AM

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Determination of
Final Grade

DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE: Chapter Tests-33.1/3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.1/3% Final Exam-33.1/3%
1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on 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.
2. Homework must be completed before start of class, 30 PTS will be deducted if turned in a class day late or at end of class. Homework 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework must be hand written.

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.

Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC)
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 1432

K6.1 Monitor and Regulate Instrument Air System

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, 2 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.
4. 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 absent for the day.
5. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class.

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

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Other

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.