Spring 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1432- Section: 13
Process Instrumentation I 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Michael Sparrow
E-mailsparrowma@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-8:00-9:00 - 10:30-12:00
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 SLO 1: Students will use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training SLO 2: Students will identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
SLO 3: Students will identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. SLO 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.
PSLO 2: Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. PSLO 3: Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation. PSLO 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
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

16    Chapter 15-Signal Transmission and Conversion
        18    Chapter 16- Controllers

        23    Chapter 17- Control Scheme
        25    Chapter 18- Advanced Control Schemes        
        
30    Chapter 19- Introduction to Digital Control/Review Exam 3
        1    Exam 3 (Chapters 15,16,17,18&19)
APRIL    
6    Chapter 20- Programmable Logic Controls
        8    Chapter 21- Distributed Control Systems (DCS?s)
        

13    Chapter 22- Instrumentation Power Supply        
15    Chapter 23- Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Interlocks, and Protective Devices
    
        20    Chapter 24- Instrumentation Malfunctions/Review Exam 4
        22    Exam 4-(Chapters 20,21,22,23 & 24)
            
        2    Review for Final Exam    

MAY        5    Final Exam ? Monday MAY 11 2020- 9:00am - 11:30 am

        11    Graduation 15, 2020
Final Exam Date May 11, 2020 - 9:00 AM   Through  May 11, 2020 - 11:00 AM
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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.