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Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology
4½ Semester ProgramProgram Coordinator and Master Instructor: Snarr
Instructors: Larson, Maclure, Shepherd, TauscherFaculty Information
Program Information
CoursesOne Post-Secondary Technical Certificate, two Advanced Technical Certificates, two Associate of Applied Science degrees, and two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are available. This program offers two lines of study; one is in instrumentation and automation engineering technology; the other is in industrial controls.
Objective: To prepare students for employment as technicians meeting the changing electrical and process automation needs of industry.
Employers include food, space, mining, semiconductor, chemical, nuclear, paper, steel, petroleum, utilities, defense, security, research, and manufacturing industries. Graduates will have hands-on experience setting up and troubleshooting three phase motor controls, variable frekquency drives, programmable logic controllers, sensors, relays, timers, solenoids, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) stations. They will be able to install and troubleshoot electronic devices that measure and control temperature, level, flow, pressure, motion, force, humidity,and acidity.
Students must have COMPASS test scores of 45 in Algebra and 68 in English to be accepted into the Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology program. Students wishing to enter Instrumentation and Automation are admitted using a competitive application process based on their first semester grade point average in program classes. This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.
Official articulation agreements have been established with other post-secondary and secondary schools. Where these agreements exist, the specific block of training (i.e. session/semester/year) will be accepted as equivalent to that taught at Idaho State University and will count equally toward graduation.
The courses listed will be taught in sequential blocks of instruction. Successful completion of a course is required before the student may progress in the program. If the student fails any math, theory, or lab course, then that course must be repeated and a passing grade obtained before the student may advance in the program.
Upon successful completion of ESET 0141, Applied Mathematics I, and ESET 0142, Applied Mathematics II, a student may enroll directly into an academic math course which requires MATH 1147 as a prerequisite. Students will receive five credits that apply toward the 120 credits required for a bachelor's degree.
For a Program Information Packet, visit http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml, which leads to descriptions of each program, course descriptions, course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expernses.
Students seeking an Industrial Controls degree must have completed a minimum of two years of Work Force Training's Electrical Apprenticeship A.A.S. or equivalent before entering.
Postsecondary Technical Certificate: Instrumentation and Automation Assistant
(1½ Semesters)
Objective: To prepare students as entry-level technician and maintenance assistants to meet the needs of the electrical and process industry.
Employers include food processing, mining, semiconductor, chemical, paper, steel, petroleum, utilities and manufacturing industries. Graduates will have theoretical knowledge and hands on experience setting up and calibrating electronic devices that measure and control temperature, level, flow, pressure, motion, force, humidity and acidity.
Graduates will be able to troubleshoot single and three phase motor controls, basic variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, sensors, relays, timers, solenoids, and other automation devices.
Required Courses:
ESET 0103 Introduction to Electronics Theory 1 cr
ESET 0103L Introduction to Electronics Laboratory 1 cr
ESET 0104 DC Electronics Principles Theory 2 cr
ESET 0104L DC Electronics Principles Laboratory 2 cr
ESET 0105 AC Electronics Principles Theory 4 cr
ESET 0105L AC Electronics Principles Laboratory 2 cr
INST 0140 Introduction to Motors and Motor Control Theory 2 cr
INST 0220 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 cr
INST 0240 Instrumentation Theory 2 cr
INST 0242 Instrumentation Theory 2 cr
INST 0250 Laboratory 1 cr
INST 0251 Laboratory 1 cr
INST 0253 Laboratory 1 cr
INST 0254 Laboratory 1 cr
INST 0260 Electrical Systems Documentation and Standards 2 cr
TOTAL: 27 crTwo Advanced Technical Certificates are available:
Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology
Advanced Technical Certificate: Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology
(4½ Semesters)Required Courses:
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 crGeneral Education Requirements:
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Laboratory 5 cr
ESET 0102 Electrical Circuits II 5 cr
ESET 0102L Electrical Circuits II Laboratory 5 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
INST 0236 Applications of Electronic, Electrical, and
Process Control Fundamentals and Safety 6 cr
INST 0260 Electrical Systems Documentation and Standards 2 cr
INST 0281 Electrical Automation Theory 8 cr
INST 0282 Electrical Automation Lab 5 cr
INST 0296 Process Measurement and Control Theory 8 cr
INST 0297 Process measurement and Control Lab 5 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 crCOMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
OR
CHEM 1100 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
TOTAL: 74 cr
Advanced Technical Certificate: Industrial Controls
(4 Semesters)Required Courses:
ELTY 0131 Electrical Theory I 4 cr
ELTY 0132 Electrical Theory II 5 cr
ELTY 0133 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ELTY 0134 Applied Mathematics II 5 cr
ELTY 0135 Electrical Laboratory I 4 cr
ELTY 0136 Electrical Laboratory II 5 cr
ELTY 0137 Electrical Code I 3 cr
ELTY 0138 Electrical Code II 3 cr
ELTY 0139 Print Reading 2 cr
ELTY 0140 Motor Control Theory 2 cr
TGE 0151 Technical Writing 2 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
IC 0291 Industrial Controls Theory 8 cr
IC 0292 Industrial Controls Laboratory 5 cr
INST 0296 Process Measurement Controls Laboratory 8 cr
INST 0297 Process Measurement and Control Laboratory 5 cr
TOTAL: 69 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology
(4½ Semesters)See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)
Required Courses:
ESET 0101 Electrical Circuits I 5 cr
ESET 0101L Electrical Circuits I Laboratory 5 cr
ESET 0102 Electrical Circuits II 5 cr
ESET 0102L Electrical Circuits II Laboratory 5 cr
ESET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ESET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
INST 0236 Applications of Electronic, Electrical, and
Process Control Fundamentals and Safety 6 cr
INST 0260 Electrical Systems Documentation and Standards 2 cr
INST 0281 Electrical Automation Theory 8 cr
INST 0282 Electrical Automation Lab 5 cr
INST 0296 Process Measurement and Control Theory 8 cr
INST 0297 Process measurement and Control Lab 5 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement; satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)
CHEM 1111, 1111L General Chemistry I, and Lab 5 cr
OR
PHYS 1101, 1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(each set of 2 courses above satisfies a General Education Requirement)
TOTAL: 77 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Industrial Controls
(5 Semesters)Required Courses:
ELTY 0131 Electrical Theory I 4 crGeneral Education Requirements:
ELTY 0132 Electrical Theory II 5 cr
ELTY 0133 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
ELTY 0134 Applied Mathematics II 5 cr
ELTY 0135 Electrical Laboratory I 4 cr
ELTY 0136 Electrical Laboratory II 5 cr
ELTY 0137 Electrical Code I 3 cr
ELTY 0138 Electrical Code II 3 cr
ELTY 0139 Print Reading 2 cr
ELTY 0140 Motor Control Theory 2 cr
TGE 0151 Technical Writing 2 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
IC 0291 Industrial Controls Theory 8 cr
IC 0292 Industrial Controls Lab 5 cr
INST 0296 Process Measurement and Control Laboratory 8 cr
INST 0297 Process Measurement and Control Laboratory 5 crCOMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
Goal 3 3 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12 3 cr
PHYS 1100 Essentials of Physics 4 cr
OR
CHEM 1100 Architecture of Matter 4 cr
Courses
See Courses with the ELTR PrefixSee Courses with the ELTY Prefix
IC Prefix
IC 0291 Industrial Controls Theory 8 credits. Students will study active electronic devices, power supplies, op amps, transistors, thyristor phase control, digital electronics, motor control, PLCs, variable frequency drives, print reading, timers, sensors, and relays. PREREQ: Electrical Technician Certificate or 2 years' apprenticeship. COREQ: IC 0292. F
IC 0292 Industrial Controls Laboratory 5 credits. Students will learn practical applications and exercises in electronic circuits, automated control, PLCs, timers, sensors, relays, and motor controls. PREREQ: Electrical Technician Certificate or 2 years’ apprenticeship. COREQ: IC 02914 F
INST Prefix
INST 0140 Introduction to Motors and Motor Control Theory 2 credits. Introduces basic motors and motor control. Fundamentals of AC and DC motors; includes two-wire and three-wire controls using various controllers, control relays, timing relays, solenoid valves, latching relays, and motor control centers. Computer software used to design and verify motor control circuits. SuINST 0220 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits. Ladder format, I-O instructions, external devices, operating cycle, relays, timers, counters, sequencers, shift registers, analog applications, math blocks, and troubleshooting. F, S
INST 0240 Theory 2 credits. Basic concepts of process control devices, calibration and test equipment, diagrams and symbols. F, S, Su
INST 0242 Theory 2 credits. Electronic instruments-sensors, indicators, transmitters, computing relays, electro-optics, electronic controllers, ratio control, cascade control, recorders, analytical equipment, troubleshooting. F, S, Su
INST 0250 Laboratory 1 credit. Use of test equipment, power supplies, current and volt measurements, use of oscilloscope, capacitor checker, decade box, Wheatstone bridge, transmitter simulator, manometers, pressure calibration devices. F, S, Su
INST 0251 Laboratory 1 credit. Set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pneumatic control systems, air supply, air regulators, pressure gauges pneumatic transducer calibration, control valve operation with and without positioner, controller operation set point, measurement error, offset, proportional band, reset, derivative, reverse and direct acting. F, S, Su
INST 0253 Laboratory 1 credit. Computer and programmable controller interfacing with transmitters and final elements, PID loops, auto tuning, set up to complete control loops, computer graphics. F, S, Su
INST 0254 Laboratory 1 credit. Calibration of transmitters, simulation of process variables, temperature, pressure, level flow, and humidity control loops. F, S, Su
INST 0260 Electrical Systems Documentation and Standards 2 credits. Introduction to print reading, technical specifications, print annotation, report writing and electrical codes. F
INST 0281 Electrical Automation Theory 8 credits. Theory in application of control devices, sensors, timers, relays, programmable controllers, electrical code, print reading, single phase, split phase, three phase and variable frequency motor control, interfacing with devices used in automated manufacturing and process facilities. COREQ: INST 0282. S
INST 0282 Electrical Automation Laboratory 5 credits. Experiments in motor control circuits, relay and ladder logic circuits, computer interfacing with programmable controllers, transformers, timers, sensors, variable frequency controllers, thyristor circuits, troubleshooting electrical devices, adapting relay logic circuits to programmable controllers. COREQ: INST 0281. S
INST 0288 Directed Studies 1-8 credits. Study tailored to individual assignment and reporting under faculty guidance. Student will pursue a unit of activity related to the instrumentation/industrial controls field. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
INST 0294 Cooperative Training 1-16 credits. Student pursues on-the-job training in the instrumentation/industrial controls industry which satisfies competencies in lieu of instrumentation/industrial controls courses. A University Co-op agreement must be signed by all parties involved. Student will pursue a pre-determined unit of activity related to the field of study. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
INST 0296 Process Measurement and Control Theory 8 credits. Theory in the application of control devices that measure and control pressure, temperature, level, flow, humidity, PH, viscosity, velocity, volume, density, conductivity and composition; instruction in calibration and test procedures used to install, maintain, and troubleshoot components common to industrial facilities. F
INST 0297 Process Measurement and Control Laboratory 5 credits. Application of INST 0296; calibration of transmitters, recorders, indicators, and controllers. Interfacing pneumatic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, programmable controllers, and computer devices. PID control loop tuning, installation and troubleshooting of working systems. F
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