Students are taught formulas for calculating derivatives, applications of derivatives, anti-differentiation, trigonometric functions, and definite integral calculus.
Clock Hours
72
This course covers process and instrumentation diagramming, loop sheets, electrical diagramming, proportional, integral and derivative controls, and tuning controllers.
Clock Hours
69
Students learn about lock-out tag-out, electric symbols, ladder diagramming, contactors, single-phase, three-phase, DC motors, and variable speed devices.
Clock Hours
25
Process control theories learned in class including Proportional, Integral and Derivative actions are applied to live process control loops including flow and level labs. A variety of developed lab diagrams including Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s) and Ladder Diagrams are designed following industry standards. Safety standards are learned and applied to all laboratory activities with emphasis on Lockout/Tagout workplace safety.
Clock Hours
170
Curriculum explores configurations of distributive process control, hardware implementations, and plant loop communications all utilizing control simulators.
Clock Hours
95
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.
Clock Hours
100
Classroom theory is applied to practical lab assignments utilizing variable frequency drives (VFD’s), 3-phase induction motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, control valves and positioners, control panels and panel equipment. Physical construction and installation of labs include all equipment listed above. Safety is stressed at all times.
Clock Hours
141
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.
Clock Hours
90
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.
Clock Hours
87
The course introduces networks, network components, and real-world networks.
Clock Hours
30
Students will have the opportunity to design, build and integrate lab projects using a variety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and a Distributed Control System (DCS). Labs will be created using both discrete and analog input signals while applying learned programming languages to further develop understanding of digital communications and controls.
Clock Hours
129
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.
Clock Hours
64
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.
Clock Hours
30
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.
Clock Hours
72
Students will use hand tools, DMM’s, and process documenting calibrators to verify proper operation and calibration of lab equipment. Students will download and install industry specific SCADA software to create graphic screens in order to visualize and capture live lab data analytics for process optimization.
Clock Hours
50
Students are given the opportunity to 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.
Clock Hours
120