Industrial Systems Technology, A.A.S.
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Send to friendThe associate degree in Industrial Systems Technology prepares students for employment as Industrial Systems and Maintenance Technicians with responsibility for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing a variety of equipment in a manufacturing environment. Specific topics of coverage will include fluid power and controls, gear and belt-drive systems, conveyors, electric motors and control systems, programmable logic controls and process control. Industrial Systems Technicians work directly with engineers, designers and plant management as well as specialized equipment installers.
Program Competencies
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge associated with mechanical systems, to include: conveyors, belt and gear drives and associated mechanisms.
- Troubleshoot, remove, repair and install electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Repair, replace or install various types of industrial piping.
- Make effective use of manual and powered hand tools.
- Communicate technical information effectively in written and oral manners.
- Prepare and implement a plan for preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Analyze and troubleshoot industrial electrical circuits, including control circuits.
- Use various electrical test and measurement devices.
- Interpret and follow appropriate OSHA Standards, as well as apply appropriate health, safety and accident practices and procedures.
- Read and interpret industrial system drawings and schematics.
- Describe the operation of a fluid power unit and explain flow, pressure, temperature and related measurements.
- Perform measurements, calculations and calibrations necessary for the proper installation and alignment of equipment.
- Interpret and troubleshoot programmable logic control systems.
First Semester (16 credits)
Second Semester (15 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| IST 101 - Industrial Drive Systems | 3 |
| TEL 101 - D C Analysis | 4 |
| HVA 106 - Basic Piping for Contractors | 2 |
| PCT 100 - Plant Equipment | 3 |
| IST 105 - Industrial Systems Drawings Interpretation | 3 |
Third Semester (16 credits)
Fourth Semester (16 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| HVA 206 - Industrial Piping | 2 |
| TME 229 - Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| MAT 111 - Technical Mathematics II | 4 |
- IST Elective 3
- Social Science Elective 3
PCT 100-For Industrial Systems Technology majors
PCT 101 as a co-requisite is waived in lieu of students completing
IST 100 Introduction to Industrial Systems Technology or permission of instructor.
TEL 200-For Industrial Systems Technology majors
TEL 110 as a prerequisite is waived in lieu of students completing
ELT 203 Industrial Electrical Systems or permission of instructor.