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lndustrial Systems - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Jim deFriess at (828) 438-6144.

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair, or install equipment of a wide range of industries.  Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities. 

Students will learn technical skills in blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, machining, welding, and various maintenance procedures.  Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional course work may be offered. 

Graduates of this curriculum should find employment opportunities in industry or service sectors of the economy.

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester I

SHC

EGR

111

Engineering Computers & Careers

3

ELC

131

DC/AC Circuit Analysis

5

ENG

111

Expository Writing

3

MAT

121

Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

MNT

110

Introduction to Maintenance Procedures

2

WLD

112

Basic Welding Processes

2

Total:

 

18

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester I

SHC

DRT

151

CAD I

3

ELC

117

Motors and Controls

4

ELC

120

Basic Wiring

3

ELC

128

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ENG

114

Professional Research and Reporting

3

MNT

111

Maintenance Practices

3

Total:

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester II

SHC

BPR

111

Blueprint Reading

2

ELC

213

Instrumentation

4

HYD

110

Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

3

MEC

111

Machine Processes I

3

_

_

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

_

_

Major Elective

3

Total:

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester II

SHC

AHR

120

HVACR Maintenance

2

ISC

112

Industrial Safety

2

MEC

112

Machine Processes II

3

WLD

112

GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

3

_

_

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

_

_

Major Elective

3

Total:

 

 

17

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree 72-73

       

Western Piedmont Community College
An Equal Opportunity Institution
1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
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