Industrial Systems Technology (IST4)  Diploma

This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. 

This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance.

Teaches the fundamental concepts of industrial wiring with an emphasis on installation procedures. Topics include: grounding, raceways, three-phase systems, transformers (three-phase and single phase), wire sizing, overcurrent protection, NEC requirements, industrial lighting systems, and switches, receptacles, and cord connectors.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and devices involved in industrial motor controls, theories and applications of single and three-phase motors, wiring motor control circuits, and magnetic starters and braking. Topics include, but are not limited to, motor theory and operating principles, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams, NEMA standards, Article 430 NEC and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment, and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components, pneumatic system principles and components, and the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics include: pump identification, pump operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, piping systems and installation of piping systems.

This course is designed to provide sufficient coverage of digital electronics and microprocessor fundamentals. Digital fundamentals will introduce basic topics such as binary topics such as binary arithmetic logic gates and truth tables Boolean algebra and minimization techniques logic families and digital test equipment. Upon completion of the foundational digital requirements a more advanced study of digital devices and circuits will include such topics as flip-flops counters multiplexers and de-multiplexers encoding and decoding displays and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions. Students will also explore the basic architecture and hardware concepts of the microprocessor.

Develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include: safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques. 

Introduces networking technologies and prepares students to take the CompTIA*s broad-based vendor independent networking certification exam Network +. This course covers a wide range of material about networking including local area networks wide area networks protocols topologies transmission media and security. Focuses on operating network management systems and implementing the installation of networks. It reviews cabling connection schemes the fundamentals of the LAN and WAN technologies TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting remote connectivity and network maintenance and troubleshooting. Topics include: basic knowledge of networking technology network media and topologies network devices network management network tools and network security.

This course provides instruction in manufacturing control process and work cell interfacing. Emphasis is placed on open and closed loop systems. Instruction is also given in the area of linear integrated circuits. Topics include process control sensor and cell level interfacing fluid level pressure and flow measurement pneumatic controls and human factors and safety.

Introduces the basic concepts theories and safety regulations and procedures of refrigeration. Topics include an introduction to OSHA safety first aid laws of thermodynamics pressure and temperature relationships heat transfer the refrigerant cycle refrigerant identification and types of AC systems.

This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications.

This course provides for hands on development of operational skills in the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial control systems and automated equipment. Topics include data manipulation, math instructions, introduction to HMI, analog control, and troubleshooting discrete IO devices. 

Provides instruction in the principles and practices of instrumentation for industrial process control systems with an emphasis on industrial maintenance techniques for production equipment. Topics include: instrument tags; process documentation; basic control theory; sensing pressure flow level and temperature; instrument calibration; and loop tuning.

This capstone course for the mechatronics specialization track will be used as the final project for the mechatronics students. Students will integrate and build upon knowledge and skills gained in previous courses to design, assemble, and analyze mechatronic systems using modern methods and tools. Lectures and laboratory experiences will include control theory, dynamic system behavior, communication protocols, pneumatics, embedded programming, and analysis in time-and-frequency domains. The course concludes with an open-ended team-based multi-week design project. 

Introduces the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include: introduction to semiconductor fundamentals, diode applications, basic transistor fundamentals, basic amplifiers, and semiconductor switching devices.