Instrumentation (INS)

INS 230  Instrumentation I  (3 CR.)  
Presents the fundamental scientific principles of process control including temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurements. Topics include transducers, thermometers, and gauges are introduced along with calibration. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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INS 233  Process Control Integration  (4 CR.)  
Presents computer automation including PLCs, SCADA, and PC-based systems to control processes. Topics such as PLC control and computer data acquisition are introduced where students will use existing systems or build systems and control these systems with PLCs and computer data acquisition systems. Assesses students through test and project evaluations and the course will be assessed by graduate feedback. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s) INS 230 and ELE 233  
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