ELE 221 - Instrumentation & Control
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2022
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
Students will learn the basics of closed- and open-loop industrial process control systems. Emphasis will be placed on the analog input of transducer-based sensors, analog signal conditioning, opto-isolation, and thyristor and relay power control circuitry. These advanced automation skills are in high demand in the industrial career fields. Knowledge in these subjects will allow the student an opportunity for advanced pay scales and career placement.
Prerequisites:
ELE 198 Solid State Motor Controls
All classes must be passed with a “C” or better.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: $75.00 Lab Fee
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Understand closed-loop and open-loop control
- Work with digital and analog control signals
- Work with process variables and set points
- Understand actuators for valve control
Course Outcomes:
- Understand Process Control
- Control processes using microprocessors or PLC’s
- Identify signal conditioning applications
- Understand control devices and their applications
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