Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1432 (Section: 12, CRN: 10528)
Process Instrumentation I 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor James Powell
Email powellj@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6344
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 D
Office Hours

MW-7:00am-7:50 am/M-1:00pm-2:20pm/W-11:00am-2:20pm
TR-7:00am-7:50am/R-9:30am-11:30am
 
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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.
Required 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 Instrumentation, Second Edition, Publisher-Pearson (NAPTA): ISBN-10: 0-13-521392-4 / ISBN-13: 978-0-13-521392-6
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/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 PSLO 5); 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 4); 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, PSLO 5); 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 6); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion and demonstration on actual process equipment
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.
Lecture Topics Outline TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING 2023 PTAC 1432 Process Instrumentation I NOTE: Lecture Topics.
Week 1 MLK Holiday Introduction to class / syllabi review
Week 2 Continue Chapter 1-Introduction to Instrumentation Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Pressure discussion
Week 3 Chapter 2-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Demonstration Chapter 3- Temperature
Week 4 Complete Chapter 3-Discussion on Temperature and effects.
Week 5 Review of effects of temperature of pressure in Process Systems. Discussion of Study Guide for Test 1
Week 6 Chapter 4- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Level Discussion of Key Terms associated with Level. Chapter 4 -Discussion of control modes.
Last Day to drop without academic penalty February 27
Week 7 Chapter 5- Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Flow Discussion of Key Terms associated with Flow Chapter 5- Continue discussion on: Flow control instruments and control modes
Week 8 Chapter 6-Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments: Analytics Discuss The effects of process variables on Analysis Discussion of Study Guide for Test 2
Week 9 Spring Break Spring Break 
Week 10 Chapter 7-Process Diagrams and Instrumentation Symbology- Discussion of various symbols associated with instrumentation. Chapter 8-Switches, Relays, and Alarms- Discussion of Key Terms related to the subject.
Week 11 Chapter 8-Switches, Relays, and Alarms- Continued Discussion of process controls related to the subject. Chapter 9- Signal Transmission and Conversion- Discussion of various modes of signal conversion and transmission methods.
Week 12 Discussion of Study Guide for Test 3 Chapter 10-Introduction to Control Loop: Simple Loop Theory Discussion of key terms related to loop theory.
Week 13 Chapter 10-Introduction to Control Loop: Simple Loop Theory Discussion of Control Loop Configurations.
Chapter 11: Control Loops: Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers Discussion of types of sensors and transmitters.
April 14 Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty
Week 14 Chapter 11: Control Loops: Primary Sensors, Transmitters, and Transducers Discussion of the relations and operation of sensors, transmitters, and transducers. Chapter 12: Control Loops: Controllers and Final Control Element Overview Discussion of various controller and final control elements. Week 15 Chapter 12: Control Loops: Controllers and Final Control Element Overview Discussion of different types of controllers and modes of operation. Discussion of Study Guide for Test 4
Week 16 Review of main topics discussed during the semester. Discussion of Study Guide for Final Exam
Week 17 Final Exam Due by 11:30pm May 9, 2023
Major Assignments Schedule TENTATIVE ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE SPRING 2023 PTAC 1432 Process Instrumentation I Key Terms and Chapter review questions are due at end of class day. Please submit assignments on blackboard. All tests will be taken on blackboard. Late assignments will have points taken off!
Week 1 MLK Holiday Introduction to class / syllabi review
Week 2 Continue Chapter 1-Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 2- Complete Key Terms
Week 3 Chapter 2- Complete Questions Chapter 3- Complete Key Terms
Week 4 Chapter 3-Complete Questions Start working on Study Guide Review for Test 1
Week 5 Complete and submit Study Guide Review for Test 1 Test 1 (Chapters 1,2, & 3) opens at 11:30am 2/17/22
Week 6 Chapter 4- Complete Key Terms Chapter 4- Complete Questions Last Day to drop without academic penalty Feb. 27 th
Week 7 Chapter 5- Complete Key Terms Chapter 5- Complete Questions
Week 8 Chapter 6-Complete Key Terms and questions Complete and Submit Study Guide Review for Test 2 Test 2 (Chapters 4,5, & 6) opens at 12pm 3/8/22
Week 9 Spring Break Spring Break
Week 10 Chapter 7-Complete Key Terms and Questions Chapter 8- Complete Key Terms
Week 11 Chapter 8- Complete Questions Chapter 9- Complete Key Terms and Questions
Week 12 Complete and submit Study Guide Review for Test 3 Test 3-(Chapters 7, 8 & 9) opens at 11:30am 4/7/22 Chapter 10- Complete Key Terms April 14 th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw for the semester with academic penalty
Week 13 Chapter 10- Complete Questions Chapter 11: Complete Key Terms
Week 14 Chapter 11: Complete Questions Chapter 12: Complete Key Terms
Week 15 Chapter 12: Complete Questions Complete Study Guide Review for Test 4 posted on Blackboard
Week 16 Test 4-(Chapters 10, 11, & 12) opens at 7am 4/29/22 Complete and submit Study Guide Review for Final Exam
Week 17 Final Exam – Closes at 11:30pm Tuesday May 9, 2023
Final Exam Date May 6, 2023 - 7:0 AM   Through  May 9, 2023 - 11:30 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Chapter Tests-25%, Quizzes/homework-25% Final Exam-30% Class Attendance 10% 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 20 points. There are "NO RETAKES". If you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence per the absence policy, you will be able to makeup the test without a grade penalty. 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. 
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
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.
2. Absences: NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure verified with a positive lab test not a home test, or a death in your immediate family.
5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
Additional Information * 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.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381