Industrial Systems Technology (A50240), AAS

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Purpose

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.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers pre-college courses to prepare students for the Industrial Systems Technology curriculum.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
BPR 111 - Print Reading Credit Hours: 2
ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity Credit Hours: 5
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
MNT 110 - Intro to Maintenance Procedures Credit Hours: 2
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credit Hours: 2

Class Hours 7-9 | Lab Hours 18 | Credit Hours 15-18

Second Semester (Spring)

CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
or CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
ELC 117 - Motors and Controls Credit Hours: 4
ENG 110 - Freshman Composition Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 8-9 | Lab Hours 11 | Credit Hours 12-13

Third Semester (Summer Session)

ELC 128 - Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers Credit Hours: 3
ISC 110 - Workplace Safety Credit Hours: 1
MEC 110 - Intro to CAD/CAM Credit Hours: 2
MEC 111 - Machine Processes I Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 5 | Lab Hours 9 | Credit Hours 9

Fourth Semester (Fall)

AHR 120 - HVACR Maintenance Credit Hours: 2
BPR 115 - ELC/Fluid Power Diagrams Credit Hours: 2
ELC 228 - Programmable Logic Controllers Applications Project Credit Hours: 4
ENG 115 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
or ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
Social/ Behavioral Science - Elective Credit Hours: 3
WLD 212 - Inert Gas Welding Credit Hours: 2

Class Hours 11 | Lab Hours 14 | Credit Hours 16

Fifth Semester (Spring)

ATR 280 - Robotic Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4
MEC 276 - Capstone Design Project Credit Hours: 1
MNT 263 - Electrical-Pneumatic Components Credit Hours: 4
PLU 111 - Intro to Basic Plumbing Credit Hours: 2
Humanities/ Fine Arts - Elective Credit Hours: 3
Optional: PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4 (Only if also taking MAT-171)

Class Hours 12-15 | Lab Hours 10-12 | Credit Hours 14-18

Total Credit Hours 66-72

Additional Curriculum Notes

The Humanities/Fine Arts elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111 , ENG 231 , ENG 232 , MUS 110 , MUS 112 , PHI 215 , PHI 240 , REL 211 , REL 212 .
The UGETC Social/Behavioral elective can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ECO 251 , ECO 252 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , HIS 132 , POL 120 , PSY 150 , SOC 210 ,SOC 225 .

Completion Requirements:

Only one math course is required to complete this degree. Students taking the Industrial Systems Technology Program have the option to continue their studies at a four-year university that accepts Associate in Applied Science programs such as East Carolina University BS in Industrial Technology [Opens in a new window]. These students are encouraged to take ENG-111, ENG-112, MAT-171, and PHY-151.
ENG-110, ENG-115, and MAT-110 will satisfy graduation requirements, but are not transferable to a four-year institution.