ocess instrumentation
into computerized control systems.  Emphasis is placed on the techniques
used to take digital and analog signals to control industrial processes. 
Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate
process control systems.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

PCI 150 Process Control Systems 3 2 4

Prerequisites: ELC 111 and ELC 213

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the procedures and techniques for integrating process instrumentation
into computer control systems.  Emphasis is placed on the techniques
used to take digital and analog signals to control industrial processes. 
Upon completion, students should be able to design, install, maintain,
and calibrate process control systems.

Effective Term Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 09/20/06

PCI 161 Intro to Instrumentation 0 2 1

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
various industrial and manufacturing process control environments by
taking field trips to related industrial facilities.  Topics include
job descriptions, titles, and opportunities associated with the field
of industrial process control instrumentation.  Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the job opportunities
available in the field of process control instrumentation.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

PCI 161 Intro to Instrumentation 0 2 1

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
various industrial and manufacturing process control environments by
taking field trips to related industrial facilities.  Topics include
job descriptions, titles, and opportunities associated with the field
of industrial process control instrumentation.  Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the job opportunities
available in the field of process control instrumentation.  This course is a
unique concentration requirement of the Instrumentation concentration
in the Electronics Engineering Technology program.

Effective Term Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 09/20/06

PCI 162 Instrumentation Controls 2 3 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course surveys industrial
process control instrumentation concepts, devices, and systems. 
Topics include process control devices and process control applications
associated with industrial instrumentation.  Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the various industrial
process control and instrumentation systems.

 

Effective Term Fall 2002 [2002*03] CRC 10/10/01

PCI 162 Instrumentation Controls 2 3 3

Prerequisites: ELC 111 or ELC 112 or ELC 131

Corequisites: None

This course surveys industrial
process control instrumentation concepts, devices, and systems. 
Topics include process control devices and process control applications
associated with industrial instrumentation.  Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the various industrial
process control and instrumentation systems.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

PCI 162 Instrumentation Controls 2 3 3

Prerequisites: ELC 112 or ELC 131

Corequisites: None

This course surveys industrial
process control instrumentation concepts, devices, and systems. 
Topics include process control devices and process control applications
associated with industrial instrumentation.  Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the various industrial
process control and instrumentation systems.

Effective Term Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 09/20/06

PCI 163 Process Control Circuits 3 3 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the characteristics and applications of linear amplifier circuits used
in process control instrumentation systems.  Topics include circuits
with emphasis on amplifiers, signal conditioning and other related devices. 
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of circuits used in the process control instrumentation environment.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

PCI 163 Process Control Circuits 3 3 4

Prerequisites: ELN 131

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the characteristics and applications of linear amplifier circuits used
in process control instrumentation systems.  Topics include op-amp
circuits with emphasis on differential amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers,
and other related devices.  Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate an understanding of circuits used in the process
control instrumentation environment.

Effective Term
Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 12/14/06

PCI 170 DAQ and Control 3 3 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This
course is a survey of data acquisition and control applications in an
industrial setting.  Topics include remote I/O systems, PC-based
data acquisition, real-time monitoring, and other related topics. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of data acquisition circuits.

 

Effective Term
Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 12/14/06

PCI 171 Fieldbus Systems 3 3 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This
course is a survey of fieldbus systems found in the industrial setting. 
Topics include industrial data communication fieldbus and control networks
for linking various control systems in an industrial environment. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of fieldbus systems used to connect control systems.

Effective Term
Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 12/14/06

PCI 172 SCADA Systems 3 3 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This
course is a survey of SCADA systems found in the industrial setting. 
Topics include single and/or multiple machine operator interfaces utilizing
hardware and software systems running SCADA or HMI software for system
monitoring and control. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the utilization and implementation of
custom and commercial SCADA or HMI software.

Effective Term
Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 12/14/06

PCI 173 Programmable Systems 3 3 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

The
course is a survey of various programmable systems used in industry. 
Topics include PLC systems, PAC systems, DCS systems, and embedded systems
and other types of control systems implementation. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the programming,
troubleshooting, maintenance and planning involved in control systems.

Effective Term
Fall 2007 [2007*03] CRC 09/20/06

PCI 261 Process Measurement 2 3 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the concepts associated with the measurement of different process variables. 
Topics include theory and applications involved with the process variables
of flow, level, pressure, and temperature.  Upon completion, students
should be able to understand basic process measurements and demonstrate
the ability to calibrate process control instrumentation.

Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02]

PCI 261 Process Measurement 2 3 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

This course introduces
the concepts associated with the measurement of different process variables. 
Topics include theory and applications involved with the p