Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: INTC-1341- Section: 01 Principles of Automatic Control

Instructor Information
Instructor	George Bohn
E-mail	bohngw@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6391
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 C Hours: R 9:30 - 10:45, TR 4 - 5, F 8 - 4
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	Basic measurements, automatic control systems and design, closed loop systems, controllers, feedback, control modes, and control configurations.
Prerequisites	INTC 1301.
Learning Outcomes	1. Students should be able to identify equipment and tools of their trade. 2. Students should be able to recognize how to obtain proper process results from industrial equipment. 3. Students should be able to use analyzers to determine proper running parameters. 4. Students should be able to demonstrate proper safety procedures in the operation of industrial equipment.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	1.Identifies control panel indicators, calibration tools, electrical parts, and how they work. 2.Analyzes temperature and flow results to determine proper operating parameters of specific process computerized and electronic equipment. 3.Analyzes level and gas measurements to determine proper operating parameters of specific process and electrical equipment. 4.Demonstrates 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. Schoolcraft Vol. II Chapters 1-7
Lecture Topics Outline	INTC 1341 SPRING 2022 Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1 lecture Week 2 Chapter 1 questions due Chapter 1 Test Week 3                                                  Examine and discuss Print types Discuss Specification documents for Instruments Week 4 Examine and discuss P&ID Prints Week 5 Discuss differences in P&ID prints and the as built design Week 6 Chapter 2 lecture Week 7 Chapter 2 questions due Chapter 2 Test Week 8 Chapter 3 lecture Chapter 3 questions due Week 9 Chapter 3 Test Chapter 4 lecture Week 10 Chapter 4 questions due Chapter 4 Test Spring Break - March 14 - 18 Week 11 Chapter 5 lecture Chapter 5 questions due Week 12 Chapter 5 Test Chapter 6 lecture Week 13 Chapter 6 questions due Chapter 6 Test Week 14 Chapter 7 lecture Chapter 7 questions Week 15 Chapter 7 Test - Review for Final Week 16 Final Exam I
Major Assignments Schedule	INTC 1341 SPRING 2022 Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1 lecture Week 2 Chapter 1 questions due Chapter 1 Test Week 3                                                  Examine and discuss Print types Discuss Specification documents for Instruments Week 4 Examine and discuss P&ID Prints Week 5 Discuss differences in P&ID prints and the as built design Week 6 Chapter 2 lecture Week 7 Chapter 2 questions due Chapter 2 Test Week 8 Chapter 3 lecture Chapter 3 questions due Week 9 Chapter 3 Test Chapter 4 lecture Week 10 Chapter 4 questions due Chapter 4 Test Spring Break - March 14 - 18 Week 11 Chapter 5 lecture Chapter 5 questions due Week 12 Chapter 5 Test Chapter 6 lecture Week 13 Chapter 6 questions due Chapter 6 Test Week 14 Chapter 7 lecture Chapter 7 questions Week 15 Chapter 7 Test - Review for Final Week 16 Final Exam I
Final Exam Date	May 9, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 11, 2022 - 10:0 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	There will be chapter exams, a comprehensive final exam, a combined lab quiz and homework grade. Home work must be completed when due. All late homework not turned in on time will be counted as a zero. It is your responsibility to keep up with your assignments and homework. The course grade will be based on the following percentages: Attendance/Participation 20%, Homework 25%, Chapter Tests 25%, and Final 30%. If you do not take your final you will automatically fail the class.
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.
Attendance Policy	As class attendance is crucial to making a passing grade, after 5, 7, & 9 class periods have been missed a letter grade will be dropped after each and after 11 missed class days a Failure will be recorded for the overall grade. Your Blackboard attendance will be monitored also, failure to do assignments on time will lead to grade deductions. Your will be allowed 2 attempts on each test that you take. Class absences can also have recognized excuses, with each being handled on a one on one basis with the instructor. Any issues should be discussed with your instructor.
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	CELL PHONE POLICY - Please put cell phones out of sight and on mute during all class times. Using cell phones during class times is distracting to other students, if you must take a call or make a call, please go into hallway to do so. If there are repeated violations you will be dismissed from class for that day and counted as absent.
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.