SVCC College Catalog

INS 121 INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL (3-4 cr.)   Introduces applications of modern sensors, measurement equipment, and control systems, including operation and functions of components.  Includes computer data acquisition and control with programming languages.  Prerequisite:  Divisional approval.  Lecture 2-3 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4-5 hours per week.

INS 210 PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUMENTATION (3-4 cr.)   Introduces the basic concepts and terminology of process control systems.  Presents types of control systems, applicable component elements,  basic control analysis, and documentation requirements for measuring instruments and signal conditioning. Prerequisites: ETR 114 and MTH 116.  Lecture 2-3 hours.  Laboratory 2-3 hours.  Total 4-6 hours per week.

INS 213 SENSORS AND ACTUATORS (3 cr.)   Introduces the basic concepts, types and terminology of sensors and actuators for process control applications.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

INS 216 PRINCIPLES OF CALIBRATION AND STANDARDIZATION (3 cr.)   Covers techniques and principles of calibrating instruments used in the manufacturing process.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.