PCT 243 - Process Technology - Troubleshooting

Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4
This course examines the development of techniques to detect process issues in real time and take the appropriate corrective action.

Prerequisite(s): Take PCT 132, PCT 133 and PCT 134.

Course Topics:

Monitoring instruments and equipment
Relationships between equipment and instruments
Relationships between systems
Troubleshooting tools
Troubleshooting steps
Troubleshooting exercises or scenarios
Group problem solving
Basics of statistical process control
Data collection and control charts
Control chart data representation and interpretation
Understanding capabilities of a process

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

Required Materials:

Safety Glasses
Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain how equipment and/or instrument malfunctions may affect a system.
Explain the domino effect between inter-related systems (how a malfunction in one system affects another system).
Determine a process control problem through monitoring instruments and equipment (collecting data) and effective communication.
Use troubleshooting steps and tools to determine the most likely cause(s) to a process control problem and the corrective action(s) to be taken.
Adhere to standards of professional behavior.

For SCC Online Courses:
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Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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Add/Drop period
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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023