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Spring 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1432- Section: 11H Process Instrumentation I |
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| Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||||
| powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||
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| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
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| 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. |
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| 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. Use and 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. |
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| 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, Publisher-Pearson, 2010 Edition: ISBN-10:0-13-700413-3 / ISBN-13:978-0-13-700413-3 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2021 PTAC 1432 Process Instrumentation I Week of: NOTE: Lecture Topics. January 18 MLK Holiday Introduction to class / syllabi review Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation January 25 Continue Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Pressure discussion February 1 Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Demonstration Chapter 3- Temperature February 8 Complete Chapter 3-Discussion on Temperature and effects. February 15 School closure due to Inclement Weather February 22 Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow Last Day to drop without academic penalty March 1 March 1 Chapter 5- Continue discussion on: Flow Chapter 6-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Analytical March 8 Chapter 7-Miscellaneous Measuring Devices Discussion on the various process variables The effects of process variable on each other March 15 Spring Break Spring Break March 22 Chapter 8-Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory Chapter 8-Introduction to Control Loops: Simple Loop Theory March 29 Chapter 9- Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Elements: April 5 Chapter 10-Controllers and Final Control Element Overview Discussion of Control Loop Configurations. April 12 Chapter 11: Control Valves and Regulators Chapter 11: Control Valves and Regulators April 16 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty Week of: April 19 Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting April 26 Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting May 3 Chapter 13: Instrument Troubleshooting scenarios |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2021 PTAC 1432 Process Instrumentation I Chapter review questions are due at start of class. Please submit assignments on blackboard. All tests will be taken on blackboard. Week of: January 18 MLK Holiday Introduction to class / syllabi review Chapter 1-Complete Key Terms January 25 Continue Chapter 1-Complete Questions Chapter 2- Complete Key Terms February 1 Chapter 2- Complete Questions Chapter 3- Complete Key Terms February 8 Chapter 3-Complete Questions Complete and submit Study Guide Review for Test 1 Test 1 (Chapters 1,2, & 3) opens at 7am February 15 School closure due to Inclement Weather February 22 Chapter 4- Complete Key Terms & Questions Chapter 5- Complete Key Terms Last Day to drop without academic penalty March 1 March 1 Chapter 5- Complete Questions Chapter 6-Complete Key Terms and Questions March 8 Chapter 7-Complete Key Terms and Questions Complete and Submit Study Guide Review for Test 2 Test 2 (Chapters 4,5,6&7) opens at 7am 3/9/21 March 15 Spring Break Spring Break March 22 Chapter 8- Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 8- Simple Loop Theory Applications March 29 Chapter 9- Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 10- Complete Key Terms April 5 Chapter 10- Complete Questions Complete and submit Study Guide Review for Test 3 Test 3-(Chapters 8, 9 & 10) opens at 7am 4/6/21 April 16 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty Week of: April 12 Chapter 11: Complete Key Terms Chapter 11: Complete Questions Week of: April 19 Chapter 12: Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 12: Process Diagrams and Instrument Sketching (Symbology) Complete Study Guide Review for Test 4 posted on Blackboard April 26 Chapter 13: Complete Key Terms and Questions Test 4-(Chapters 11,12 & 13) opens at 7am 4/29/21 May 3 Complete and submit Study Guide Review for Exam 4 Final Exam – Opens at 7am Thursday May 6, 2021 |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2021 - 8:0 AM Through May 6, 2021 - 10:30 AM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Chapter Tests-30%, Quizzes/homework/labs-30% Final Exam-30% Lab-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. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. |
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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. * 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. * Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day. * 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. Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council (TWIC) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1432 K6.1 Monitor and Regulate Instrument Air System |
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| 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, being Tardy 4 times will count as an Absence. 2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, 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 |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
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* 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. |
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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