Industrial Systems Technology A.A.S.
A50240
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems.
Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.
Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as life-long learners. Students should consult their advisor for information about scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in troubleshooting simple hydraulic/pneumatic circuits.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts in industrial safety.
- Demonstrate competence in installing and calibrating instrumentation.
- Demonstrate competence in analyzing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the components of mechanical systems.
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
English/Communications
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Mathematics
Select one of the following courses
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | FA, SP |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Metalworking and Fabrication Requirement
Select one of the following courses
| MAC 111 | Machining Technology I | 6 | FA |
| MAC 141 | Machining Applications I | 4 | FA, SP |
| MEC 111 | Machine Processes I | 3 | FA, SP |
Core Required Courses
Concentration Requirements
| BPR 121 | Blueprint Reading-Mechanical | 2 | SP |
| ELC 120 | Introduction to Wiring | 3 | FA |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3 | FA |
| ELC 213 | Instrumentation | 4 | SP |
Other Major Required Courses
General Electives
Select 9 semester hours credit from the following courses
Total Credit Hours: 64