GARCIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Kalibo, Aklan
Electrical Engineering Department

INSTITUTIONAL VISION

Garcia College of Technology envisions to help men and women achieve their dreams so that they can contribute to the development of our society.

INSTITUTIONAL MISSION

Garcia College of Technology is committed to

a. Provide quality education
b. Develop the full potentialities and capabilities of the individual.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) MISSION

Three to five years after graduation, graduates of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering of Garcia College of Technology a b
are:
1. Successful senior Electrical Engineers both in private and public sectors,  
2. Practicing Electrical Engineering exhibiting professional and ethical responsibilities with awareness and commitment to  
environmental, economic, and societal considerations, and
3. Active leaders of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) and other organizations  
related to the practice of Electrical Engineering.

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 COURSE SYLLABUS IN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
1ST Semester, AY____
I. Course Title: INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL (Lecture)
Course Code: EE – 415
Credit Units: Lec. 2 Lab. 3
Number of Contact Hours per Week: 2 hours lecture per week
Prerequisites: EE 324 (Feedback and Control System)
Co-requisites: None

II. Course Description: The course deals with the study on control and testing electromechanical, analog, and digital measuring and testing instruments; R, L, C
measurements; calibration, graphic, and waveform analyzing instruments, detectors for the measurements of process variables; analysis of performance
characteristics of control systems; electronics, magnetic, hydraulic, and mechanical control. It includes principles of controls and test instruments involving
sensors; pneumatic control actuators, thermal detectors, thermocouples, thermistors, transducers, PID controllers.

III. Student/Program Outcomes (PO) and Relationship to Program Educational Objective (PEO):
Program Outcomes (PO) Program Educational Objectives
By the time of graduation, students of the program shall have developed the ability to: 1 2 3
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve complex engineering problems;   
b. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data;   
c. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,   
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards;
d. Function effectively on multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams that establish goals, plan tasks, and meet deadlines;   
e. Identify, formulate and solve complex problems in electrical engineering;   
f. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering practice;   
g. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;   
h. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;   
i. Recognize the need for additional knowledge and engage in lifelong learning;   
j. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of electrical engineering;   
k. Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice and   
l. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a   
team to manage projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

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IV. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Program Outcomes (PO)
At the end of the course, the student should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l
CLO 1. Provide description and applications of various types of measuring and E
testing instruments.
CLO 2. Analyze new trends in measuring and testing technologies. E E
CLO 3. Integrate the principles of measuring and testing instruments in various D
fields of electrical engineering.
I – Introductory E – Enable D – Demonstrate

V. COURSE COVERAGE:
WEEK CLO CODE LINK TOPIC TEACHING & ASSESSMENT TARGET
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES (TLA)
1 2 3
1  INTRODUCTION Lecture Diagnostic Test
Concepts in instrumentation and control, Assignment
Instrumentation and control equipment,
components, symbols, and diagrams.
2  MEASUREMENT ERRORS Lecture Seatwork
Gross errors and systematic errors Problem Solving
Absolute errors and relative errors Board Work
Accuracy, precision, and resolution
3  Measurement error combination Lecture Seatwork
Basics of Statistical Analysis Problem Solving
Standard Deviation Board Work
4  PERMANENT MAGNET MOVING COIL (PMMC) Lecture Quiz 50% of students
INSTRUMENT Problem Solving shall have a passing
Galvanometer Board Work rating of at least
DC ammeter
50%
5 Preliminary Examination Problem Solving Preliminary 50% of students
Examination shall have a passing

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 rating of at least
50%
6-7  PERMANENT MAGNET MOVING COIL (PMMC) Lecture Seatwork
INSTRUMENT (cont.) Problem Solving
DC voltmeter Board Work
Rectifier Voltmeter
Rectifier Ammeter
Deflection Instrument Errors
Series Ohmmeter
Shunt Ohmmeter
8-9  OSCILLOSCOPE Lecture Quiz 50% of students
Overview of Oscilloscope/probes Problem Solving shall have a rating of
Measurement using an oscilloscope Board Work at least 50%
10 Midterm Examination Problem Solving Midterm Exam 50% of students
shall have a rating of
at least 50%
11-13   MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL OF NON- Lecture Rubrics 1 50% of students
ELECTRICAL QUANTITIES Group Reporting Quiz shall have a rating of
Level and Fluid flow measurements at least 50%
Mechanical and electrical pressure elements
Compressor System
Hydraulics
Pnuematics
Thermocouples
Transducers
PLC Programming
PLC Thyristor
14 Prefinal Examination Problem Solving Prefinal Exam 50% of students
shall have a rating of
at least 50%
15-17  MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL OF NON- Lecture Rubrics 1 50% of students
ELECTRICAL QUANTITIES (cont.) Group Reporting Quiz shall have a rating of
Auxiliary System at least 50%
Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS)
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Background Music Paging System
Telephone System
Structured Cabling

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 Security Alarm System
18 Final Examination Problem Solving Final Exam

Rubrics 1 – Rubrics for Oral Report

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY EXEMPLARY SCORE

(1) (2) (3)
1. Create well-written and The reporter presented visual The visual aids used by the The visual aids used by the
effective aids. aids but exhibits lack of reporter is well written (in reporter is well-written (in
preparation. engineering lettering), and is engineering lettering), and is
of enough size but lacks of enough size and is of
substance. sufficient substance.
2. Deliver the report The reporter is simply reading The reporter seldom glances The reporter seldom glances
effectively. the report without making at his guide, establishes at his guide, establishes
enough eye contact with the enough eye contact with the enough eye contact with the
audience. audience but oftentimes audience and commits
commits errors in grammar. minimal errors in grammar.
3. Develop a well- The report was taken from the The report is copied from the The report used not only the
researched and factual book without using other book without using other book but has a lot of
report. references, and has a lot of references, and has minimal references and has minimal
errors in facts and in figures. errors in facts and in figures. errors in facts and in figures.

TOTAL SCORE = _____________

𝑇𝑂𝑇𝐴𝐿 𝑆𝐶𝑂𝑅𝐸
PERCENTAGE RATING = ( )(100) = _______________
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 VI. Course Requirements
Grading System:

Grading System: TABLE OF EQUIVALENT GRADE:

FES = 0.40Qave + 0.1PE + 0.1ME + 0.1PFE + 0.1FE + 0.15OR and/or WR + 0.05ASSIGN
MES = 0.5Qave’ + 0.25PE + 0.25ME FINAL EQUIVALENT SCORE (FES) GRADE
99 – 100 1.00
Where:
95 – 98 1.25
FES – Final Equivalent score
90 – 94 1.50
MES – Midterm Equivalent score
85 – 89 1.75
Qave – Average of all quizzes from beginning up to the end
80 – 84 2.00
Qave’ – Average of all quizzes up to the Midterm Period
75 – 79 2.25
PF – Preliminary Examination
70 – 74 2.50
ME – Midterm Examination
65 – 69 2.75
PF – Prefinal Examination
60 – 64 3.00
FE – Final Examination
OR – Oral Report
WR – Written Report
ASSIGN – Assignment

VII. Learning Resources:

References: Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements (2nd Edition) by David Bell
Internet Sources

VIII. Class Policies:

Attendance:
Students are always held responsible for all the assignments and the entire content of the course regardless of the kind of absences incurred.
No student shall earn credit in any subject unless he/she has attended at least 80% of the total class hours required. If he/she has accumulated a total of more
than 20% absences but is passing at the time he/she is given a grade of 9.0 (DROPPED).
Academic Honesty Policy:

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 Cheating during examinations. Students caught cheating shall be penalized as follows: for the first offense, a grade of 5.00 (or an equivalent of 0%) in the exam
and shall be sent to the Guidance Counselor for counselling, for the 2nd offense, he/she shall be given a failing grade in the subject; and for the 3rd offense,
he/she shall be dropped from GCT after due process.

Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved by:

Engr. Greg S. Rasco, REE Engr. Jolenie I. Hing Dr. Arnulfo Q. Distor, Jr.
Instructor Department Chairman, Electrical Engineering President/Dean

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