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Industrial Systems Technology

Curriculum Description

Industrial Systems Technology
Career Cluster:      Manufacturing
Pathway:               Maintenance, Installation, and Repair

Program Major    Industrial Systems Technology

Pathway 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 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.

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

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 15.0499
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2017

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BPR 111 Print Reading 1 2 0 2
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity REVISED REQUISITE 2017FA 3 6 0 5
ELC 113 Residential Wiring REVISED REQUISITE 2017FA 2 6 0 4
MEC 111 Machine Processes I 1 4 0 3
  Total: 7 18 0 14

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
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 2 3 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy 2 2 0 3
MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures 1 3 0 2
  Total: 8 8 0 11

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
DFT 119 Basic CAD 1 2 0 2
ELC 228 PLC Applications 2 6 0 4
ENG 115 Oral Communication 3 0 0 3
MNT 111 Maintenance Practices 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 8 10 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ATR 112 Intro to Automation 2 3 0 3
ATR 219 Automation Troubleshooting 1 3 0 2
ATR 280 Robotic Fundamentals 3 2 0 4
Select one:
Industrial Specifications 1 0 0 1
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I (0) (0) (10) (1)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 10 8 0 13

Total Credit Hours: 69

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

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