Spring 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: INTC-1341- Section: 50
Principles of Automatic Control
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Instructor Information
Instructor Troy McGee
E-mailmcgeeta1@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6418
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 A
Hours:Tues / Thurs 4:00PM-5:00 PM
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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
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Schoolcraft Vol. II Chapters 1-7
Lecture Topics
Outline
INTC-1341 - Spring 2022

Instructor McGee
Week 1 – Introduction – Chapter 1 Lecture
Week 2 – Chapter 1 Questions Due / Chapter 1 Test
Week 3 – Examine and Discuss Print Type / Discuss Specification Documents for Instruments
Week 4 – Examine and Discuss P&ID Prints
Week 5 – Discuss differences in P&ID’s prints and asbuilt Designs
Week 6 – Chapter 2 Lecture
Week 7 – Chapter 2 Questions Due / Chapter 2 Test
Week 8 – Chapter 3 Lecture / Chapter 3 Questions Due
Spring Break – March 14-18
Week 9 – Chapter 3 Test / Chapter 4 Lecture
Week 10 – Chapter 4 Questions Due / Chapter 4 Test
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 Due
Week 15 – Chapter 7 Test Opened / Review for Final
Week 16 – Final Exam
Major Assignments
Schedule

INTC-1341 - Spring 2022

Instructor McGee
Week 1 – Introduction – Chapter 1 Lecture
Week 2 – Chapter 1 Questions Due / Chapter 1 Test
Week 3 – Examine and Discuss Print Type / Discuss Specification Documents for Instruments
Week 4 – Examine and Discuss P&ID Prints
Week 5 – Discuss differences in P&ID’s prints and asbuilt Designs
Week 6 – Chapter 2 Lecture
Week 7 – Chapter 2 Questions Due / Chapter 2 Test
Week 8 – Chapter 3 Lecture / Chapter 3 Questions Due
Spring Break – March 14-18
Week 9 – Chapter 3 Test / Chapter 4 Lecture
Week 10 – Chapter 4 Questions Due / Chapter 4 Test
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 Due
Week 15 – Chapter 7 Test Opened / Review for Final
Week 16 – Final Exam
Final Exam Date May 9, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 11, 2022 - 10:0 AM
Grading Scale
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 s 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
  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
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.