FPTC 135 Controls and Instrumentation

This course will provide students with skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of control systems including: concepts, components, layout drawings, schematic drawings, software, hardware, and documentation. Topics covered are: block diagrams, open and closed loop systems, schematics, and automation. This course uses simple projects to gain basic understanding of control systems.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

FPTC 135Controls and Instrumentation

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade & Industry

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course will provide students with skills and terminology needed to understand the fundamentals of control systems including: concepts, components, layout drawings, schematic drawings, software, hardware, and documentation. Topics covered are: block diagrams, open and closed loop systems, schematics, and automation. This course uses simple projects to gain basic understanding of control systems.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic electronics knowledge in class and lab activities.
  • Apply knowledge of control systems in class and lab activities.
  • Manipulate control systems in class and lab activities.
  • Identify types and uses of sensors in class and lab activities.
  • Compare sensors used in different scenarios.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Sensory presentation

Required Exams

Final examination

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Sensory presentation Final examination