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Industrial Systems Technology diploma

Program Description

The Industrial Systems Technology Diploma Program produces multi-craft industrial systems technicians who have knowledge of both electrical and mechanical maintenance. Every manufacturer needs people who can keep systems operating at peak levels and who can diagnose problems when they arise. You will be that person. With integrated knowledge from your studies, you will provide preventive maintenance and troubleshooting expertise for electrical, electronic, fluid, mechanical, and computer-controlled systems.

Career Information and Occupational Outlook:

Program Admission Requirements

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. Present appropriate test scores, or present an official transcript documenting college level English and mathematics with grades of "C" or better.
  4. No special admission allowed in the program.

Curriculum Outline

Credits required for graduation (90)

General Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
EMP 100A Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
ENG 101 English 5
MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5
EMP 100B Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 1

Fundamental Occupational Courses (77 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4
IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4
IFC 103 Solid State Devices I 4
IDS 101 Industrial Computer Applications 5
IDS 103 Industrial Wiring 6
IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3
IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3
IDS 113 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3
IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Circuits 2
IDS 121 Advanced Motor Controls 2
IDS 131 Variable Speed Motor Controls 3
IDS 141 Basic Industrial PLCs 6
IDS 142 Industrial PLCs 6
IDS 209 Industrial Instrumentation 6
IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics 6
IDS 221 Industrial Fluid Power 7
IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2

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Last updated: March 31, 2008.