SEMESTER:
Spring 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Industrial Instrumentation II
COURSE NUMBER:
IPTN 1220
SECTION: FT
Tuesday 5:45 – 8:30 pm
Final Exam: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 5:45 pm
INSTRUCTOR:
Ben Thomas
E-mail Address:
Homer.Thomas@Fletcher.edu
Ben.Thomas@bp.com
Home Phone Number: 337-825-8131
Cell Phone: 337-348-4032
Office Hours:
As necessary by appointment only
Office Location: TBD
SUPERVISOR:
Alvin J. Justelien III, Ph.D.
E-mail Address:
Alvin.Justelien@Fletcher.edu
Office Location:
Room 117
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Builds on Instrumentation I, with: Instrumentation Overview, Fundamentals of Process Control,
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Types and Principles of Level and Flow Measuring
Devices, Final Control Elements and Safety Systems.
COURSE LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will understand:
1. The role of instrumentation in process control
2. Use of PIDs and procedures
3. Level and Flow Measurements
4. Final Control Elements
5. Safety Systems
Instrumentation Fifth Edition
ISBN: 978-0-8269-3430-7
ISBN: 978-0-8269-3431-4
Textbook, Workbook, Note-taking Materials, such as pencils, pens, highlighters and paper.
The student is expected to:
 Adhere to all Fletcher and departmental guidelines
 Attend all scheduled class meetings (Notify the instructor if you work a shift that
will prohibit you from attending all class meeting)
 Be prepared for class by bringing all required materials and completed assignments
to class
 Complete all assigned work and submit all work by the assigned due dates
 Be respectful to self, Fletcher, and peers.
 Actively participate in discussions and provide constructive feedback
 Inform the instructor immediately of technology difficulties or Problems that may
delay submission of assignments.
 Provide the instructor with an e-mail address (If you do not have one, you can set up
a free account through Yahoo or Hotmail etc.)
TEXTBOOK/WORKBOOK:
MATERIALS:
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
EVALUATION &
GRADING:
Phone Number: 985-448-7950
89.50% and above = A; 80% - 89.49% = B; 70% - 79.49% = C; 60% - 69.49% = D
Average of C or better is required.
Homework
Class Participation
Mid-Term
Final Exam
50 pts.
50 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
Total Available Points
= 300
DROP DATE:
The last day to drop classes without penalty (W) is April 7, 2014
ATTENDANCE:
90 % of success is showing up!
The first step in being a successful student is showing up for class, physically and mentally. This
course is designed to enrich and prepare students for the oil and gas production industry
through assigned reading, research, and classroom discussion. Daily assignments are part of the
student’s grade. Students should notify the instructor whenever they are aware of upcoming
absences. Students working 7/7, 14/14 shifts should notify instructor the first class session to
set up provisions.
1. Students are expected to attend all classes. When a student is absent from class, the
student is responsible to get notes from classmates and make arrangements with
instructor for missed assignments.
2. Tardies are disrespectful to other class members as well as disruptive to the
class. Students are considered tardy when they arrive more than 5 minutes after
assigned class start time. Three tardies will be counted as one absence.
3. Students may be dropped from class for excessive absences (more than 6 unexcused
class sessions) with an “F” for the course. Students with excessive absences may be
encouraged to withdraw with a “W” before receiving the “F”.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Students should complete all weekly assignments within 2 weeks of due date.
2. Students will be required to give oral and written presentations on selected topics.
3. Review the chapter associated with each lesson to help you understand the
concepts.
4. Assignments will not be accepted any later than the due date without extenuating
circumstances.
TESTS AND EXAMS:
1. Students will take minimum of 7 exams.
2. Students must attend class at the scheduled times for these exams. If a student is
not present, a score of “I” will be earned for that exam.
3. Make-Up tests will only be administered for documented absences.
4. If a student misses a test and has documentation for the absence, arrangements to
take the make-up test must be made as soon as possible. Makeup tests must be
taken of returning to school.
5. NCCER does not accept grades below 70% on any module test. The final exam time
will be used to retake exams with scores less than 70%. All module scores below
70% will be counted as 0.
6. Exam allotted time will be given before exam start.
1. Students must stop talking when roll call begins.
2. Students must Silent Cell phones and other technology equipment except
computers before entering the classroom, and these items must remain Silent
during class time.
DO NOT ANSWER A CELL PHONE IN THE CLASSROOM
3. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
4. NO TOBACCO in classroom or lab
MAKE-UP POLICY:
CLASSROOM POLICES:
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LAB DRESS CODE:
EMAIL/JOULE LOGIN
INSTRUCTIONS:
Students Attire shall be of the following:
1. Long Pants
2. Enclosed Shoes
3. Safety Glasses in lab
4. Shirts with sleeves, without offensive writing or graphics
Students that are not dressed properly may be asked to leave and return in the proper
clothes. You are in a technical field and we will work with different equipment, tools and
parts. The industry you have chosen will require this type of clothing and it important to get
used to wearing it. We will supply hard hats and gloves for your use and expect them to be
returned. Field visits; most companies require proper attire, PPE and use back in parking at
their facilities.
Username: Same as LoLA username
Password: Same as LoLA password
If you are having issues logging into student email or joule, follow the instructions below:
 Go to LoLA
 Click Change Password button
 Follow instructions on screen. (You will be asked for your Social Security number and
your birthday)
 It will ask to verify username. (Ensure that the system is finding the correct username)
 Once you have changed your LoLA password, your joule and email passwords should be
updated.
If you are having issues with logging into student email, email it@fletcher.edu and/or call 985448-7934. They will not be able to help you unless you provide your first name, last name, LoLA
username, and student ID.
COMPUTER LOGIN
INSTRUCTIONS:
Username: Same as LoLA username
Password: Your DOB (MMDDYYYY).
Months like August (08) the 0 is dropped off the beginning of the password. This password will
not be changed based on changes in LoLA.
TUTORING:
Students can receive free tutoring in the Academic Learning Resource Center (ALRC), located in
Room 127. ALRC hours are: Monday through Thursday: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Friday: 8:00
A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
COURSE
TRANSFERABILITY:
This course is a technology course. Transferability of this course is not guaranteed. It is at the
discretion of the receiving institution to accept the course for transfer credit. Student(s) should
check with the receiving institution concerning this course.
***Courses taught by instructors holding a master’s degree may be transferable. Students should
check with the receiving institution concerning these courses.
STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES:
Students with disabilities who need academic accommodations should provide the proper
documentation to Student Services. Once the accommodations are approved, the instructor will
be notified by Student Services.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Any work submitted that is not the student’s own will receive a grade of zero, with additional
offenses resulting in a failing grade in the course and may result in expulsion from Fletcher.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
Please refer to your Student Handbook for the complete grievance policy which is online and in
the Student Planner for the correct procedures to follow if you wish to file a grievance. The
planner is issued by the Office of Student Services
A summary of this policy is: meet with the instructor first, then the Department Head, then the
Dean of the division, then the Dean of Student Services.
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COURSE
CALENDAR:
Week
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
No Class
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
No Class
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
January 22
March 3-5
March 19
April 7
April 18
April 21-25
May 14-20
May 20
COURSE CALENDAR:
These dates are subject to change. The schedule may be adjusted.
Assignment Content
Date:
28-Jan-14
ICE STORM – COLLEGE CLOSED
Introduction; Class Orientation, Syllabus, Review Chapters 1, 2, 3. Assignments:
Read Chapters 1,2,3, learn Key Terms. Answer, turn in questions on pages 9-10,
4-Feb-14 13-14, and 15-16 in workbook for Homework.
Lecture, Chapter 13. Assignments: Read Chapter 13, be prepared to discuss next
11-Feb-14 class. Answer, turn in questions on pages 63-64 in workbook for Homework.
Review Chapter 13 Key Terms. Lecture on Chapter 14, Electrical Level
Instruments. Assignments: Read Chapter 14, learn Key Terms. Answer, turn in
18-Feb-14 questions on pages 69-70 in workbook for Homework.
Chapter 15-16 Assignments TBD
25-Feb-14
Mardi Gras- College Closed
4-Mar-14
Chapter 17 /Mid-Term Review Assignments TBD
11-Mar-14
MID-TERM EXAM / Chapter 18 Assignments TBD
18-Mar-14
Chapter 19 Assignments TBD
25-Mar-14
Chapters 20 – 22 Assignments TBD
1-Apr-14
Chapter 39 Assignments TBD
8-Apr-14
Chapters 40 – 41 Assignments TBD
15-Apr-14
SPRING BREAK April 21st-25th
22-Apr-14
Chapter 43 Assignments TBD
29-Apr-14
Chapter 44 Assignments TBD
6-May-14
Chapter 45 / Review for Final Exam Assignments TBD
13-May-14
FINAL EXAM***
20-May-14
First day of Spring semester
Mardi Gras Holiday
Mid-semester
Last day to withdraw/resign with W grades
Holiday
Spring Break
Final Exams
Last day of Spring semester
Several tentative guest speakers will present their experiences to enrich course
* ALL Due dates and Assignments are subject to change. Check Announcements for updates.
***Mandatory attendance required – Test days or additional meeting days.
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