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Industrial Systems Technology - Advanced Automation & Robotics

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 certificate 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.

Certificate

C50240AR
NC CIP: 15.0499
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2018

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 2 3 0 3
MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures 1 3 0 2
  Total: 3 6 0 5

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELC 228 PLC Applications 2 6 0 4
  Total: 2 6 0 4

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
  Total: 6 8 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 18

Additional Information

2017FA New Certificate

C50240AR
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