Erie Community College
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Fall 2017
I. Course: Instrumentation, ME260 and ME261 the related lab.
Text: Instrumentation, Sixth Edition, By: Franklyn W.Kirk, T.A.Weedon, P.Kirk
Prerequisite: MT121 or MT125
Instructor: Dr. Dariush Zadeh, PE
Office: B703D Office Hours: are posted on the instructor website.
Phone: (716) 851-1561 Mail Box: Room B703
E-mail: Website: http://facultypages.ecc.edu/zadeh
II. Description: Topics covered in this course will include: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Level, Humidity, etc.
Lab experiments are: Dead Weight Tester, Time constant of Bimetallic Thermometer, Thermocouple Static & Dynamic error, Calibration of resistance thermometer, Oscilloscope and electrical instruments experiment, Pschrometeric experiment
III. Course Objectives: After completion of this course the student will be able to: select, and calibrate instruments, and transducers for measurement and control of temperature, pressure, and level.
IV. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Points will be taken off from the grade for non-legitimate absences. Legitimate absences are the ones beyond of your control and the claims should be supported by appropriate proof. Student is responsible for any missed class using the class notes and book. Instructor cannot repeat the lecture during the next class or during office hour for absent students.
V. Attendance of exams: Attendance is mandatory for all exams. An absence from an exam will result in a zero grade for that exam. A written proof is needed for eligibility for a make-up exam.
VI. Study and Preparation: For every one credit hour course, you will have to spend at least 2 hours per week study outside of classroom to achieve a satisfactory grade.
VII. Withdrawal: If you decide that you do not want to be in this course any longer, you must complete an official withdrawal form. If you simply stop attending, you will receive “F” as a grade.
VIII. Grades/Means of Evaluation: Evaluations and learning assessments other than examinations will be utilized. Attendance, homework, and being focused in the class, are some of possible considerations. Several exams will be given in this course. Homework is due one week after completion of each chapter. A binder is required for homework, class notes and lab-works. Student is required to attend all lab sessions. Some sessions will be used to run the experiment and the other ones to write the report in class and do the home works. Course average will be translated into a letter grade using the following pattern:
90 or above A 80-89 B
70-79 C 60-69 D
Below 60 F
There will be only one grade for course and lab together. A typical grade breakdown is given as:
Attendance, class participation, attitude, class discipline, ethics, diversity 10%
Running Experiments & Lab reports/notes 30%
Class Activity (Homework, Quizzes, Project) 20%
Tests 40%
Total 100%
IX. Student Conduct:
An atmosphere of respect and trust in the classroom is essential to achieve the best results. Excessive talking, eating, and drinking in the class is prohibited. Please turn off your cell phone, and beeper watch. Avoid audible and visible signs of restlessness. Doing work for another class is unacceptable. Show respect and concern for others by not monopolizing class discussion. Please come to class on time and do not leave early. Do not pack book bags or backpacks to leave until the instructor has dismissed the class. Students who persist in their disruptive behavior will be reported to the department and the Dean of Students. Students with disruptive conduct will be asked to leave the class. Those students will be marked absent and a zero will be given to the attendance portion of their grades. A different grade breakdown will be used for disruptive students with a higher portion of grade for attendance. Cheating will not be tolerated for homework, and tests. Zero and a failing grade might be given to students whose cheating can be verified. This will be for those who took the answers and those who provided them. The maximum grade for students with a disruptive behavior in the class and those who cheated would be limited to a lower number such as 60, if a failing grade can not be justified.
X. General Objectives of this Course
1. A concerted effort will be made to motivate the students to learn course subjects. Instructor will provide helpful examples and illustrations to clarify the material.
2. The course will provide students with alternative ways to learn the material such as discussions, videos and individual conferences.
3. Students should practice their spoken and written communication skills by writing descent technical reports and class discussions.
4. Every attempt will be made to follow the course syllabus and have a planned and organized class. Grading policy will be done according to the procedure.
5. Instructor will make his best effort to explain the course material as clear and understandable as possible. Students are greatly encouraged to participate in discussions, and ask questions.
6. Students are encouraged to use the library resources to complete their learning assignments. An oral presentation is required to complete the course.
7. Instructor will be glad to provide appropriate advisement for students and will be available during regularly scheduled office hours.