Spring 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1432- Section: 13H
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-W 8-9:45 Th 3:00- 4:00
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.
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
Core Objectives 1. Students will be able to identify and adjust the various instruments used in the process industries.
2. Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material.
3 . Students will be able to demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process
instruments.
4. Students will be able to locate and diagram the process control elements in a control loop.
5. Students will be able to describe the principles of quality control used in process industries
6. Students will be able to utilize terms and symbols used in process instrumentation
7. Students will be able to utilize terms and symbols used in process instrumentation.
8 .Students will be able to explain the functions of the various instruments used in the process industry.
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.

Process Technology Plant Operations By Michael Speegle, Publisher-Thomson Publishing ISBN-10: 1-4180-2869-0/ ISBN-13: 978-1480-2863-3
Lecture Topics
Outline		 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.
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. 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.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard.
6. 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.
Major Assignments
Schedule
Week of:        NOTE: Chapter assignments are due at start of class.

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    Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level                        
Complete Chapter 4-Level

February 22    Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow
            Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow

            Last Day to drop without academic penalty March 1

March 1        Chapter 6-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Analytical
            Chapter 7-Miscellaneous Measuring Devices

March 8        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
            
Final Exam Date May 10, 2021 - 6:0 AM   Through  May 12, 2021 - 12:0 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Chapter Test -30.0 %
Homework Quizzes - 30.0%
Final Exam - 30.0%
Labs - 10.0%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 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.
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. 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.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard.
6. 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.
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
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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Other
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.