| Instrumentation Technology (Associate Degree) |
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The purpose of this program is to prepare students to work as control loop technicians, instrument maintenance technicians, laboratory technicians, or to assist the engineer in the design, development, and testing of measurement and control systems.
The following are the approved objectives of Instrumentation Technology Program:
- To educate young Saudi students in an environment that enhances their intellectual capabilities as well as improves their attitudes towards hands on work practices.
- To teach (using an appropriate curriculum) in a manner that prepares our students to be lifelong learners and also to be successful in industry.
- To provide knowledge and skills that will enhance the education of students, enrich their quality of life, and contribute to the solutions of problems in Saudi Arabia’s industry.
- To prepare students to qualify and be capable of functioning as professionals in instrumentation technology fields such as instrument maintenance technicians, system control technicians, laboratory technicians, operation technicians, and assist the instrument engineer in the design, development and testing of measurement and control systems.
- To provide young Saudis with the basic skills necessary for effective communication and to develop their ability to function as members of teams who can respect diversity of opinions and acquire an appropriate vision of their profession.
- To provide students with a solid foundation in Instrumentation Technology that prepares them for lifelong careers and professional growth.
- To provide students with the ability to perform instrument maintenance based on manufacturer’s manual, technical analysis and hands-on training in troubleshooting instrumentation loops.
- To equip students with the necessary theoretical Instrumentation technology background that can enable them to analyze and adapt to changing requirements in the job market, and/or to further their education.
- To instill within our students using counseling and academic advising, the technical, communication, and character skills that will prepare them for supervisory roles in industry.
- To provide our students with the knowledge, skills and attitude that enables them to make responsible choices in their future careers.
Program Outcomes
On completion of the Instrumentation Technology Program, the students will:
- have knowledge of the principles and practices of instrumentation Technology regarding the operation, calibration, trouble shooting & maintenance of Industrial Process Control Systems and various process control components using modern tools
- be able to apply principles of mathematics, applied science, current knowledge in electronics, computers and elements of control system practices to the emerging areas of Instrumentation Technology.
- have technical knowledge in the broad field of Instrumentation technology to identify industrial problems, conduct experiments and analyze the obtained results to come up with promising solutions for Industrial process control problems.
- be able to understand industrial process control and measurement problems, analyze using modern computational tools such as scientific calculators, computers & software packages and solve them.
- be able to work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team in industry/institution with adequate communication skill to present technical information orally as well as in writing.
- have the ability to engage continuously learning the new practices, principles, techniques and skills in the field of Instrumentation Technology
- have broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues in local and global scenario to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
- be able to respect diversity and have knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues which can create positive impact on their lives and the institutions where they work
- be able to demonstrate commitment to safety measures, quality work, punctuality, and continuous improvement in Instrumentation Technology area in particular and in their lives in general.
Course Structure
A. General Education Requirements
B. Technical Courses (Core Requirements)
COURSE TITLE |
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| Electrical & Electronics Drafting |
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2 |
| Fundamentals of Electric Circuits |
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4 |
| Electrical Machines I |
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3 |
| Computer Programming |
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2 |
| Electronics I |
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3 |
| Industrial Electronics |
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3 |
| Digital Electronics I |
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2 |
| Control Systems |
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3 |
| Microprocessors |
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2 |
| Process Instrumentation |
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3 |
| Process Control Systems |
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3 |
| Instrumentation Electronics |
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3 |
| Instrumentation Troubleshooting & Maintenance |
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4 |
| Analytical Instrumentation |
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2 |
| Instrumentation Technology COOP Training |
EEET 340 |
3 |
Total |
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