INST 1116
Introduction to Instrumentatio
River Parishes Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduces students to basic safety, tools, and skills required of instrumentation technicians. Covers safety practices; hand and power tools; calculations; drawings and symbols; material handling, inspection, and storage; electrical theory and applications; fasteners; gaskets, O-rings, and packing; lubricants, sealants, and cleaners; tubing; steel piping; and hoses. Successful completion of the course requires passing all module/unit exams (with a minimum score of 70% on written exams and Pass on performance of skills).
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
G01
FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- MW 0930-1200
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Technical Training Center T135
- Instructor
- Joseph Hutchinson
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
G02
FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- TR 0930-1200
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Technical Training Center T135
- Instructor
- Joseph Hutchinson
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
G03
2 openSeats: 16/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- MW 1400-1630
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Technical Training Center T136
- Instructor
- Joseph Hutchinson
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
G04
FullSeats: 18/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- TR 1400-1630
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Technical Training Center T135
- Instructor
- Mark Payne
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
G05
1 openSeats: 17/18 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- TR 1830-2100
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Technical Training Center T135
- Instructor
- Mark Payne
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
B01
9 openSeats: 21/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- RF 1030-1300
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- St. Charles Campus E123
- Instructor
- Duane Digirolamo
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
R01
19 openSeats: 7/26 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- TR 0930-1200
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Reserve - Bldg D0 D109
- Instructor
- Blake Arceneaux
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined
R02
11 openSeats: 13/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 1:15 PM- Days & times
- TR 0800-1030
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- Reserve - Bldg D0 D300
- Instructor
- Mack Rodrigue
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture/Lab Combined