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Industrial Systems Technology

Curriculum Description

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 blueprint 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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

D50240
NC CIP: 15.0499
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity NEW REQUISITE 3 6 0 5
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I NEW REQUISITE 2 6 0 4
MEC 111 Machine Processes I 1 4 0 3
MNT 111 Maintenance Practices 2 2 0 3
  Total: 8 18 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 2 6 0 4
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 2 3 0 3
ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 0 0 2
MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3
WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes 1 3 0 2
  Total: 10 16 0 16

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading 1 2 0 2
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures 1 3 0 2
  Total: 7 7 0 10

Total Credit Hours: 41

Additional Information

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

ENG 111

Mathematics:

MAT 115

Technology:

CIS 111

D50240
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