Industrial Systems Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Contact Information
Julio Arrieta
706-771-4101
Augusta Campus - Building 700

Michael Dienes
706-595-0166 ext. 19
Thomson Campus

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Seven Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 107

Program Description

The Industrial Systems Technology associates degree program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career in industrial systems technology. The associates’ degree program builds upon the diploma program in Industrial Systems Technology, providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance and control systems. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Systems Technology Associates Degree in Applied Technology that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians or I and E technicians with opportunities to move into management positions. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

The strengths of the program include a potential of high placement rates for graduates, above average starting salaries, and potential for career advancement and growth. Graduates are qualified for positions as engineering assistants, programmable control specialists, automation specialists, industrial electronics specialists, and a wide variety of industrial management positions. The associate degree program provides for continuing career mobility and facilitates continuing educational opportunities.

Curriculum Outline Credits
General Core Courses 30
ENG 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 5
MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling (or)
MAT 1111 College Algebra 5
MAT 1113 Precalculus 5
HUM 1101 Introduction to Humanities 5
ENG 1105 Technical Communications (or)
SPC 1101 Public Speaking 5
PHY 1110 Introductory Physics 5
Occupational Courses 77
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4
IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4
IFC 103 Solid State Devices 4
IDS 101 Industrial Computer Applications 5
IDS 103 Industrial Wiring 6
IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3
IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3
IDS 113 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3
IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Systems 2
IDS 121 Advanced Motor Controls 2
IDS 131 Variable Speed Motor Control 3
IDS 141 Basic PLC's 6
IDS 142 Industrial PLC's 6
IDS 209 Industrial Instrumentation 6
IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics 6
IDS 221 Industrial Fluidpower 7
IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3

Notes:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.