IN - Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology

IN 110 Math for Electronics

This course covers numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of polynomials, equations, powers of 10, units and dimensions, special products and factoring, algebraic fractions, fractional equations, graphs, simultaneous equations, exponents and radicals, and quadratic equations.

Credits

9.5

Clock Hours

137

IN 111 Electrical Fundamentals I

Introduces electric circuits, starting with the nature of electricity, Ohm’s Law and electrical calculations, conductors, insulators, and resistors, series resistive circuits, parallel resistive circuits, series- parallel resistive circuits, voltage cells, and batteries. Network analysis techniques and network theorems are also covered.

Credits

6.5

Clock Hours

95

IN 112 L Lab & Shop Projects

School rules, conduct and dress code, including proper clothing requirements and the use of safety glasses, general safety practices concerning the usage and proper maintenance procedures for electrical and general shop equipment. First aid and CPR training for two-year certification, tool and book purchases, explanation of ISA, overview of basic personal computer operation including the Windows environment focusing on desktop and Explorer. Microsoft Word will be incorporated into technical report writing skills, use of word processor for lab assignments, and applying classroom theory to practical lab assignments.

Credits

5.0

Clock Hours

104

IN 120 Solid State Devices

The curriculum covers basic definitions, semiconductor diodes, rectifier diode circuits, basic DC power supply, and transformer usage. DC power supplies – single phase, transistor as DC switch, transistor as an AC amplifier, silicon controlled rectifiers, triac, diac, and unijunction transistor, and solid state transducers.

Credits

5.0

Clock Hours

72

IN 121 Electrical Fundamentals II

Electrical fundamentals are expanded. Magnetism, magnetic circuits, inductance, capacitance, series and parallel AC circuits, and power in AC circuits. Angles, trigonometric functions, trigonometric tables, solution of right triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, elementary plane vectors, periodic functions, and phasor algebra.

Credits

7.5

Clock Hours

108

IN 122 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments and simulators using Microsoft Word and AutoCad.

Credits

7.5

Clock Hours

156

IN 130 Operational Amplifiers

Students are introduced to OP Amps and have their first experiences with inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, comparators and controls, differential, instrumentation, and bridge amplifiers, and integrated circuit timers.

Credits

5.5

Clock Hours

84

IN 131 Physics I

Technical mathematics and friction, equilibrium, projectile motion, torque and rotational equilibrium, and uniformly accelerated motion are covered in this section of physics.

Credits

3.5

Clock Hours

50

IN 132 Instrumentation I

Loop concepts, calibration methods, analog transmitters, transducers, controllers, and process variables are covered.

Credits

3.0

Clock Hours

43

IN 133 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments and simulators using Microsoft Word and AutoCad.

Credits

7.5

Clock Hours

159

IN 140 Physics II

Uniformly accelerated motion is covered in this section of physics. Covered topics include: Newton’s second law; work, energy and power; impulse and momentum; simple machines; elasticity; fluids at rest; fluids in motion; temperature and expansion; quantity of heat; transfer of heat; and thermal properties of matter.

Credits

7.5

Clock Hours

110

IN 141 Calculus I

Students learn analytic geometry, equations of curves and curve sketching, functions, and derivatives.

Credits

3.0

Clock Hours

43

IN 142 Instrumentation II

This course covers instrumentation concepts, calibration, analog and smart transmitters, transducers, and process variables.

Credits

4.5

Clock Hours

65

IN 143 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments and simulators, using Microsoft Word and AutoCad. Safety is stressed at all times.

Credits

5.5

Clock Hours

118

IN 210 Calculus II

Students will learn formulas for calculating derivatives, applications of derivatives, anti-differentiation, trigonometric functions, and definite integral calculus.

Credits

5.0

Clock Hours

72

IN 211 Instrumentation III

This course covers process and instrumentation diagramming, loop sheets, electrical diagramming, proportional, integral and derivative controls, and tuning controllers.

Credits

4.5

Clock Hours

69

IN 212 Motor Control

Students learn about lock-out tag-out, electric symbols, ladder diagramming, contactors, single-phase, three-phase, DC motors, and variable speed devices.

Credits

1.5

Clock Hours

25

IN 213 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments and simulators, using Microsoft Word and AutoCad. Safety is stressed at all times.

Credits

8.5

Clock Hours

170

IN 220 Industrial Computing I

Curriculum explores configurations of distributive process control, hardware implementations, and plant loop communications all utilizing control simulators.

Credits

6.5

Clock Hours

95

IN 221 Instrumentation IV

Instrumentation IV covers advanced control concepts such as configurations of distributive process control, hardware implementations, and plant loop communications all utilizing control simulators, fluid power systems, control valves, and valve positioners.

Credits

7.0

Clock Hours

100

IN 222 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments and simulators, using Microsoft Word and AutoCad. Safety is stressed at all times.

Credits

7.0

Clock Hours

141

IN 230 Programmable Logic Controllers

The course provides an overview of PLCs, PLC hardware components, fundamentals of logic, basics of PLC programming, developing PLC ladder and wiring diagrams, and basic PLC functions.

Credits

6.0

Clock Hours

90

IN 231 Digital Fundamentals

Introductory digital concepts, number systems, operations, and codes, logic gates are covered along with Boolean algebra and logic simplification, combinational logic, functions of combinational logic, flip-flops, and related devices.

Credits

6.0

Clock Hours

87

IN 232 Networking Fundamentals

The course introduces networks, network components, and real-world networks.

Credits

2.0

Clock Hours

30

IN 233 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments and simulators, using Microsoft Word and AutoCad. Safety is stressed at all times.

Credits

6.0

Clock Hours

129

IN 240 Analytical Instruments

Students will explore applications and implementation of process analyzer systems and study chemistry as it pertains to process analyzers. Theory and operation of electrochemical and compositional process analyzers will be covered.

Credits

4.5

Clock Hours

64

IN 241 Industrial Computing II

Industrial Computing II expands upon hardware and software configurations and implementation utilizing software packaged for personal computers that provides interfaces between operator and controller. HMI software configurations on PLC-controlled simulators are also explored.

Credits

2.0

Clock Hours

30

IN 242 Employment Preparation

Students will create a resume to be used in the job search and develop of a list of potential employers for setting interview schedules. Interviewing techniques will be discussed and feedback will be given from practice interviews. Students will also review material from previous sections.

Credits

5.0

Clock Hours

72

IN 243 L Lab & Shop Projects

Classroom theory will be applied to practical lab assignments and simulators, using Microsoft Word and AutoCad. Safety is stressed at all times.

Credits

2.5

Clock Hours

50

IN 244 E Externship

Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.

Credits

4.0

Clock Hours

120