Fall 2026
Application of Industrial Automatic Controls
Instructor: George Bohn
Email: bohngw@lamarpa.edu
Phone: 409-984-6391
Office: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201C
Office Hours: Office Hours: M 8 - 9 am, 3:30 - 5 pm, T - 3 - 5 pm, W 8 - 9 am, 10:30 - 12 am, R 9:30 - 11 am, 12 - 2 pm,
& 4 - 5.
Additional Contact Information:
Automatic process control including measuring devices, analog and digital instrumentation, signal transmitters, recorders, alarms, controllers, control valves, and process and instrument diagrams. Includes loop connection and troubleshooting.
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INTC 1341
Explain pneumatic and electronic controls; connect and troubleshoot control loops; and draw process and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, and block diagrams.
| •Identify control panel indicators, calibration tools, electrical parts, and how they work. •Utilize a multimeter and oscilloscope to differentiate between two AC signals with respect to voltage, current, and power. •Apply electronic circuit fabrication techniques to industry standards. •Explain the static and dynamic aspects of processes. •Analyze level and gas measurements to determine proper operating parameters of specific process and electrical equipment. •Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry. |
| INTC 1343 FALL 2026 – Lecture Topics Introduction to the Class Pressure Head Instruments Solid Level Measurement Other Level Measurement Instruments Properties of Fluid Flow Primary Flow Measuring Devices Secondary Flow Measuring Devices Variable-Area Instruments Positive-Displacement Meters Turbine and Magnetic Flowmeters Introduction to Controllers Controller Operation Controller Modes and Tuning Final Control Elements in Process Control Control Valves Electric Actuators |
INTC 1343 FALL 2026 – Tentative Schedule Instructor Bohn: "Application of industrial automatic control"
Week 1 Introduction to the Class Chapter 17 Lecture
Week 2 September 7 - Labor Day Holiday Chapter 17 questions due - Review Chapter 17 level formula practice
Week 3 Chapter 17 Test Chapter 18 Lecture
Week 4 Chapter 18 questions due - Review Chapter 18 Test
Week 5 Chapter 19 Lecture Chapter 19 questions due - Review Writing Assignment
Week 6 Chapter 19 Test Intro Chapter 20 & 21
Week 7 Chapter 20 & 21questions due - Review Chapter 20 & 21 Test
Week 8 Chapter 22 & 23 Lecture Chapter 22 & 23 questions due - Review
Week 9 Chapter 22 & 23 Test Chapter 24 & 25 Lecture
Week 10 Chapter 24 & 25 questions - Review Chapter 24 & 25 Test
Week 11 Chapter 26 & 27 Lecture Chapter 26 & 27 questions - Review
Week 12 Chapter 26 & 27 Test Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 31 Lecture
Week 13 Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 31 questions due - Review Chapter 28, 29, 30 & 31 Test
Week 14 Make- up work November 26 - Energy Conservation Day - No Classes November 26 - 27 HOLIDAY
Week 15 Final Review
Week 16 December 4 - 7 Final Exam
No lab Final
90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
Lab attendance and participation.
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Department Information:
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair: Cristina Lawson
Email: lawsonac@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381