EEM 162 - Introduction to Process Control

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to control systems theory and process control characteristics.

Course Topics:

Safety
Industrial Processes
Methods of Control
Pressure
Temperature
Flow rate
Sensors and Devices

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
CAMIT Basic Toolkit which is normally purchased for EEM 117.

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the operation and major internal parts of a process controller.
Describe the various process industries and the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for the process technician.
Describe basic equipment used in process industries.
Explain the importance of quality, safety, health and environment to the process industry.
Interpret basic process industry drawings.
Apply basic concepts of Chemistry and Physics needed within process industries.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021