Fall 2026
Process Instrumentation II
Instructor: Thomas Janise
Email: janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Phone: 409-984-6381
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am through 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm through 5:00 pm
E-mail for appointment
Additional Contact Information:
PTAC-2336 (Section: 50, CRN: 92270)
Process Instrumentation II
Process Instrumentation Second Edition,
Publisher-Pearson ISBN-13: 978-0-13-521392-6
ISBN-10: 0-13-521392-4
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.
There is a hard hat kit required to be purchased by all students (both PTAC and INST). Below is the link to purchase the PPE kit as well as the link for the Instrumentation students in CETT 1321 who need to purchase an electronics project kit. Please put this information on your course syllabi (all of them). They only need to purchase one kit.
Electronics/Instrumentation Kit (touchnet.com)
Students may state they have a hard hat—they MUST use the hard hat purchased with the kit. They cannot use their own from other locations.
PTAC-1432 Process Instrumentation I
| 1: Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 2: 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: Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. |
CSLOs:
1. Demonstrate ability to utilize the various instruments used in the process industry. (PSLO 1); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration, and hands on operation.
2. Apply advanced instrumentation principles and theories to process systems. (PSLO 1); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation.
3. Identify the various types of instruments used in the process industry. (PSLO 2); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration, using computer simulator programs and hands on operation.
4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. (PSLO 2); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on identification of control loop components.
5. Identify and adjust the various instruments used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration using computer simulator programs and hands on operation of equipment.
6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process instruments. (PSLO 4); measured by: embedded test questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on application.
7. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by: embedded test questions, pre / post-test.
| Week -1 Chapter 12-Control Loops: Controllers and Final Control Element Overview Week - 2 Chapter 13-Control Loops: Control Valves and Regulators Week 3 Chapter 14-Controllers Week 4 Chapter 15-Control Schemes Week 5 and 6 Chapter 16-Advanced Control Schemes Week 7 Chapter 17-Introduction to Digital Control Week 8 Chapter 18- Programmable Logic Controls Week 9 Chapter 19- Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Week 10 Chapter 20-Instrumentation Power Supply Week 11 Chapter 21-Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Week 12 Interlocks and Protective Devices Week 13 Chapter 22-Instrumentation Malfunctions Weeks 14 and 15 Chapter 23-Instrumentation Troubleshooting Review for Final Exam |
See Course Syllabus for PTAC 2336-50
December 6 through December 8
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 59
Chapter Tests-25%, Quizzes/homework-25% Final Exam-30% Labs 10% Attendance 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 10 points. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest current test score will be given for that test, ONLY if you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence or a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. 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,
3. 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.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard.
6. 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.
No cell phone usage in classroom.
Bring or wear your required PPE ... everyday
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 of more than 2 class days to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a child's doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, 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
Access all assignments and exams through the Content link on your Blackboard page.
You must stay current with your email... announcements and other information will be issued through email.
Communicate with me through email whenever possible. My cell number is 409-201-2407... use with discretion.
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.
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 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.
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 Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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.
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.
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.
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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.