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 website at www.waynecc.edu.

 

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

ELC 111Introduction to Electricity
4

3

ELC 120Introduction to Wiring
4

3

ELC 125Diagrams and Schematics
3

2

ELC 127Software for Technicians
4

2

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes
4

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
DFT 151CAD I
5

3

ELN 229Industrial Electronics
6

4

HYD 110Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
5

3

MEC 111Machine Processes I
5

3

 

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

OR

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
4

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
HUM 110Technology and Society
3

3

OR

Humanities Elective
3

3

 

ISC 121Environmental Health & Safety
3

3

MNT 110Introduction to Maintenance Procedures
4

2

Total Credit Hours:8

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ATR 280Robotic Fundamentals
5

4

ELC 128Introduction to Programmable Logic, Controller
5

3

ELC 130Advanced Motors/Controls
4

3

ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines
3

3

 

OMT 222Project Management
3

3

OR

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

Total Credit Hours:14-16

Fifth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
AHR 120HVACR Maintenance
4

2

ELN 260Prog Logic Controllers
6

4

MEC 130Mechanisms
4

3

MNT 240Indust Equip Troubleshoot
4

2

 

PSY 150General Psychology
3

3

OR

Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:14

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


Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits

Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits