COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY (IST)
CIP Code 15.0404
Title: Instrumentation Technology/Technician.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and
technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems
and procedures. Includes instruction in instrumentation design and maintenance, calibration,
design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to
specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
5-26-15
Date
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
COURSE TITLE
CRS #
4/10/14
RECENT CHANGES
Removed link to POIs
11/07/12
264
8/2/11
203
8/2/11
210
8/2/11
214
8/2/11
258
8/2/11
264
11/26/08
267
Control and Troubleshooting
Flow, Level, Temperature,
Pressure and Level Processes
Introduction to Instrumentation
Technology
Introduction to Instruments and
Process Control
Instrumentation Operation and
Calibration
Advanced Industrial Process
Control Technology
Control and Troubleshooting
Flow, Level, Temperature,
Pressure and Level Processes
Introduction to Programmable
Logic Controllers
Corrected typo on dept code
Added this course at the request of
Bevill State. It is the same as ILT 103.
Added this course at the request of
Bevill State. It is the same as ILT 108.
Added this course at the request of
Bevill State. It is the same as ILT 114.
Added this course at the request of
Bevill State. It is the same as ILT 110.
Added this course at the request of
Bevill State. It is the same as ILT 214.
Changed the name and the course
description.
Comments:
4-5-15 - Removed “core” designation. Colleges may designate courses as core
to meet their respective program needs.
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DPT
CRS.
IST
106
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS
TECHNOLOGY
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Updated
This course is designed to introduce the student to industry processes and the role of the
technician in the chemical industry. Subjects include basic workplace and general plant skills,
plant safety, piping and instrument diagrams, pressures, levels, flows, temperatures, basic
hardware such as valves, pumps, heat exchangers and distillation, and basic process control
theory. Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of the role of the process
technician in the chemical industry.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
IST
137
INDUSTRIAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT
3
2
5
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program
Updated
In this course, students learn how pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment is used in
the process industry. Subjects covered include the operation of the pilot plant, basic plant
maintenance skills, basic tool safety, calibrations and equipment preventive maintenance, unit
conversions, calculation or ratios, maintenance of logs and notes concerning plan operation.
Upon completion, students will be able to maintain logs on the operation of the process models,
calibrate and adjust pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment, work independently and in
teams, and demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and time constraints in solving
problems and taking lab tests.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
IST
167
INDUSTRIAL MEASUREMENTS
3
2
5
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program. (IST 137)
Updated
Methods of measuring flow, level, temperature, pressure and moisture, as well as pH and other
analyzers are covered. Subjects include correct and safe operation of test equipment, test
equipment set-up, calibration, operation of electronics measuring devices, loop simulation,
equipment used in the measurement of basic process variables, P&ID diagrams, and loop sheets.
Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to calibrate and operate basic pressure,
level, temperature, low, and analytical devices and will also have a basic understanding of P&ID
diagrams.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO
IST
203
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Added
8/2/11
This course introduces various hand and power tools, basic blueprint reading, basic rigging and
basic math that will be used in the electronic, instrumentation and electrical trades. Emphasis is
placed on basic hand tool and power tool safety and procedures for selecting, inspecting, using
and maintaining these tools. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and use
various hand and power tools, read a blueprint and know how to perform basic rigging.
Note: This course is also taught as ILT 103.
DPT
CRS.
IST
207
COURSE TITLE
PRINCIPLES OF AUTOMATIC
CONTROL
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
2
5
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program. (IST 137)
Updated
Students learn how automatic controllers work and operate and the importance of automation in
the modern process industry. Subjects covered include PID control (pneumatic, electronic, and
D.C.S. systems), Ziegler-Nichols tuning, controller operation and tuning for different process
variables, cascade loops, correct operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, correct valve
and piping sizing, basic tubing and pipe fitting. Upon completion, students will be able to tune and
control a process in automatic as well as understand the operation of control loops (input,
decision, and action), and all the equipment involved in the process.
DPT
CRS.
IST
210
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTS
AND PROCESS CONTROL
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
There is an approved Plan of Instruction for this course
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Added
8/2/11
This course is an introductory study of the control devices and methods used in industry for the
control and transmission of information pertaining to process variables. This study includes an
introduction to instrumentation and control mathematics. This course also provides instruction in
the fundamental concepts of pressure, force, weight, motion, liquid level, fluid flow and
temperature.
Note: This course is also taught as ILT 108.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
INSTRUMENTATION OPERATION AND
IST
214
CALIBRATION
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Added
8/2/11
The hardware used to measure and control process variables is presented. The student learns
the principles of operation, servicing, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures
used on mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and digital based industrial transmitters, recorders,
controllers, valves, and other control devices. The course is broken down into theory and
laboratory work on actual process measuring and control equipment.
Note: This course is also taught as ILT 114.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
IST
233
UNIT OPERATION
3
2
5
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Updated
This course acquaints students with basic processes used in the chemical industry by operation
of the pilot plants at the college and extensive plant tours to local industries. Subjects covered
include pilot plant operation of the most common process variables, operation of basic plant
equipment (distillation, heat exchangers, and boilers), plant safety, workplace and plant skills,
plant tours, special assignments related to the operation of the specific unit or plant visited. Upon
completion, students will be able to operate the pilot plants at the college and demonstrate the
abilities to keep records, provide routine and preventive maintenance, analyze, and adjust control
equipment.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
IST
237
ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
3
2
5
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by college (ETC 106 (DC Electronics)).
Updated
Students learn the interfacing of instrument devices with electrical control systems. Subjects
include recognizing, drawing, wiring, and troubleshooting typical ladder logic circuits, relays,
motor starters, and other digital control devices. Upon completion, students will be able to design,
draw, wire, and troubleshoot basic ladder logic circuits that include both relays and motor starters.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL PROCESS
IST
258
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Added
8/2/11
This course is an advanced study of the principles governing methods of using process variables
in the control of industrial processes. The study includes methods and procedures for measuring,
displaying and transmitting process variables according to industry standards. The course also
includes an in-depth study of mathematics pertaining to industrial control instruments.
Note: This course is also taught as ILT 110.
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DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
CONTROL AND TROUBLESHOOTING
IST
264
FLOW, LEVEL, TEMPERATURE,
PRESSURE AND LEVEL PROCESSES
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As determined by college.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Added
8/2/11
The student is introduced to analog and digital process control systems. The student is also
introduced to process control techniques commonly found in industrial processes used to
maintain control of process variables. The student gains knowledge and experience in the design
and selection of equipment used in troubleshooting of control loops on actual lab equipment.
Note: This course is also taught as ILT 214.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE
IST
267
LOGIC CONTROLLERS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program. (IST 237).
There is an approved Plan of Instruction for this course
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
2
5
Updated
11/26/08
This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on,
but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation,
and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing,
loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs.
DPT
CRS.
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
IST
287
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS
3
2
5
Course Description
Updated
PREREQUISITE: As required by college (IST 167 and IST 207, or equivalent course work and/or
as required by program).
This course focuses on the study of distributed control systems as used in the modern industrial
plant. Subjects included are the interfacing of digital and analog signals from field devices, the
field control unit, the operator station, data highways, basic D.C.S. operations (overviews, control
groups, detail, trend, and graphic pages), the latest trends in microprocessor devices, and
protocols presently under development. Upon completion, students will be able to operate, build,
configure, and troubleshoot a basic digital or analog control loop on a D.C.S. system.
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