House Bill 2504 Spring 2020 PTAC-1432-12 - Process Instrumentation I Syllabus


Spring 2020 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

Department

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.
Business and Industrial 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

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, 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 2020
PTAC    1432 Process Instrumentation I

Week of:
January
        21    syllabi review
23    Chapter 1- Instrumentation Overview

28    Chapter 2- Instruments: Pressure
     30    Chapter 3- Temperature Instruments

February    4    Chapter 3- Control of Temperature Set Points
        6    Exam 1 – Introduction of Level Instruments

        11    Chapter 4- Instruments: Level –Control
        13    Chapter 4-Level – methods of control

        18    Chapter 5- Instruments: Flow
        20    Chapter 5 – Types of flow control devices

        25    Chapter 6- Instruments:Analytical
        27    Chapter 6- Analytical –Process Variable control methods for analysis

            Last Day to drop without academic penalty (March 2)

March     3    Chapter 7-Miscellaneous Measuring Devices
5      Exam 2 – Introduction of Control Loop operation

        10    Spring Break
        12    Spring Break

        17    School Closed (Classes will be online Starting 3/24/20)
        19    School Closed (Classes will be online Starting 3/24/20)

        Week of March 23rd
                    Chapter 8- Simple Loop Theory-Terms and Questions

March    Week of March 30TH
Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers-Terms & Questions
Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overviews-Terms & Questions (Start work on Study Guide for Exam 3)

April    Week of April 6th    SUBMIT COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE FOR EXAM 3
                    EXAM 3- (Chapters 8, 9, and 10) APRIL 9TH ONLINE



        April 17 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty

        Week of April Chapter 13th
Chapter 11Control Valves and Regulators Key Terms & Questions


        Week of April 20th
Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Key Terms & Questions


April        Week of April 27th
APRIL 28 Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting Key Terms & Questions
                    APRIL 30 SUBMIT COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST 4.

May         Week of May 4th

            MAY 5TH EXAM 4 (Chapters 11, 12 & 13) May 5th Online
            MAY 7TH SUBMIT COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM

WEEK OF MAY 11
Final Exam – Tues and Weds May 12 & 13, 2020- Online

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

May 12, 2020 - 8:00 AM Through May 13, 2020 - 12:00 PM

Grading Scale

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

Determination of
Final Grade

Chapter Tests-33%, Quizzes/homework/labs-34% Final Exam-33%
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 and ready by start of class, 25 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 40. Homework must be hand written. Homework grade will be a weekly average as one grade.

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 10 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

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

* 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.

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.

HB 2504

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