Industrial Systems Technology, AAS
A50240
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Industrial Systems Technology program, a graduate should be able to:
- Design and install industrial control systems.
- Demonstrate basic welding skills.
- Use a mechanical print to machine an industrial part.
- Install industrial fluid systems based on schematic diagrams.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree-Industrial Systems Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students will be required to purchase basic hand tools and personal safety equipment.
For More Information
The Industrial Systems Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information call (919) 739-6817 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
First Step To Enroll:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| EGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Technology |
3
| 2 |
| ELC 111 | Introduction to Electricity |
4
| 3 |
| ELC 120 | Introduction to Wiring |
4
| 3 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics |
3
| 2 |
| ELC 127 | Software for Technicians |
4
| 2 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes |
4
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Second Semester
| ELN 229 | Industrial Electronics |
6
| 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| DFT 151 | CAD I |
5
| 3 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I |
5
| 3 |
| | | | |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Summer Semester
| HUM 110 | Technology and Society |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| | Humanities Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| ISC 121 | Environmental Health & Safety |
3
| 3 |
| MNT 110 | Introduction to Maintenance Procedures |
4
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 8 |
Third Semester
| ATR 280 | Robotic Fundamentals |
5
| 4 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic, Controller |
5
| 3 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors/Controls |
4
| 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| | | | |
| OMT 222 | Project Management |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 14-16 |
Fourth Semester
| ELN 260 | Prog Logic Controllers |
6
| 4 |
| MEC 111 | Machine Processes I |
5
| 3 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms |
4
| 3 |
| MNT 240 | Indust Equip Troubleshoot |
4
| 2 |
| | | | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| | OR | | |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 68-70
Electives
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
The following courses will NOT count in this program:
ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.