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
A50240
NC CIP: 15.0499
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2018
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 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 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 NEW VERSION 2018FA | 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 NEW REQUISITE 2018FA | 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.
A50240