Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PTAC-1432- Section: 02 Process Instrumentation I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Michael Sparrow
E-mail	sparrowma@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6333
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 E Hours: M-3:00-4:00, W-1:30-3:30 ,T-TH-8:30-10:30,F- 8:00-845-10-10:30
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.
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	PTAC-1302 or Concurrent
Learning Outcomes	1: Students will use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 2: Students will identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 3: Students will identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. 4: Students will implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Uses 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: Implements 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, 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	PTAC    1432 Process Instrumentation I January    20    MLK HOLIDAY         22    Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation                  27    Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Pressure         29    Chapter 3- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Temperature Febuary         3    Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level             5    Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments/Review Exam 1          10    Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4&5)             12    Chapter 6- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Analytical          17    Chapter 8- Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory         19    Chapter 9- Control Loops: Controllers and Final Control Element Overview         24    Chapter 11- Control Loops: Control Valves and Regulators 26    Chapter 11- Control Loops: Control Valves and Regulators      March        2    Chapter 12-Symbology: Process Diagrams and Instrument SketchingReviewExam2 4    Exam 2 (Chapters 6,8,9,11&12)     9    SPRING BREAK                 11    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 24th (week9)    Chapter 8- Simple Loop Theory-Terms and Questions                 Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers-Terms March        Week of 31st(week 10)Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers-Questions     April            Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overviews-Terms (Study Guide)         Week of 7th(week 11)    Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overviews-Questions         Exam 3- (Chapters 8, 9, and 10) Test Will be Online                      April 17 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty         Week of 14th(week 12)Chapter 11- Control Valves and Regulators Key Terms                 Chapter 11 –Questions                  Week of 21st(week 13)Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Key Terms                 Chapter 12 – Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Questions (Study Guide)              April        Week of 28th(week14)    Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting Key Terms    4)                 Chapter 13- Instrument Troubleshooting Questions May         Week of 5th(week 15)    Exam 4 (Chapters 11, 12 & 13) Test Will be Online 12/13(week 16)Final Exam – Tues and Weds May 12 & 13, 2020- Online
Major Assignments Schedule	January    20    MLK HOLIDAY         22    Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation                  27    Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Pressure         29    Chapter 3- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Temperature Febuary         3    Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level             5    Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments/Review Exam 1          10    Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4&5)             12    Chapter 6- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Analytical          17    Chapter 8- Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory         19    Chapter 9- Control Loops: Controllers and Final Control Element Overview         24    Chapter 11- Control Loops: Control Valves and Regulators 26    Chapter 11- Control Loops: Control Valves and Regulators      March        2    Chapter 12-Symbology: Process Diagrams and Instrument SketchingReviewExam2 4    Exam 2 (Chapters 6,8,9,11&12)     9    SPRING BREAK                 11    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 24th (week9)    Chapter 8- Simple Loop Theory-Terms and Questions                 Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers-Terms March        Week of 31st(week 10)Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers-Questions     April            Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overviews-Terms (Study Guide)         Week of 7th(week 11)    Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overviews-Questions         Exam 3- (Chapters 8, 9, and 10) Test Will be Online                      April 17 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty         Week of 14th(week 12)Chapter 11- Control Valves and Regulators Key Terms                 Chapter 11 –Questions                  Week of 21st(week 13)Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Key Terms                 Chapter 12 – Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Questions (Study Guide)              April        Week of 28th(week14)    Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting Key Terms    4)                 Chapter 13- Instrument Troubleshooting Questions May         Week of 5th(week 15)    Exam 4 (Chapters 11, 12 & 13) Test Will be Online 12/13(week 16)Final Exam – Tues and Weds May 12 & 13, 2020- Online
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-33.3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.3% Final Exam-33.3%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	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 MAKEUPS OR RETAKES" If instructor is not notified . If you miss "ONE" Test, your current test average will be given for that test. 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 NOT be allowed to replace the zero with your current test average. Taking the Final Exam is re2. Homework must be completed on time, 15 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 50. Homework should be hand written. 3. Each time you are caught on your Cell Phone in the classroom or lab, will result in the student having 4 points deducted from their major test points total at the end of the semester. 4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day. quired to complete the course.
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.
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