Industrial Systems Technology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education
15 creditsEnglish
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Literature-Based Research | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO-110 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEO-111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-221 | African-American History | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-243 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL-211 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 |
| REL-212 | Intro to New Testament | 3 |
Major Requirements
20 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
| MEC-130 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
Concentration Requirements
12 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| WLD-110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD-141 | Symbols & Specifications | 3 |
Other Requirements
17 creditsSelect 17 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 |
| AHR-115 | Refrigeration Systems | 2 |
| AHR-120 | HVACR Maintenance | 2 |
| ATR-112 | Intro to Automation | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| CIS-115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 3 |
| DFT-119 | Basic CAD | 2 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 2 |
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 2 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
| ELC-127 | Software for Technicians | 2 |
| ELC-131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| ELC-135 | Electrical Machines | 3 |
| ELC-213 | Instrumentation | 4 |
| ELC-220 | Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 3 |
| ELC-221 | Adv PV Sys Designs | 3 |
| HYD-210 | Advanced Hydraulics | 2 |
| MAT-121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 |
| MEC-110 | Intro to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| MEC-130 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| MNT-110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 2 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NET-126 | Switching and Routing | 3 |
| NET-225 | Enterprise Networking | 3 |
| PHY-131 | Physics-Mechanics | 4 |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| WBL-113 | Work-Based Learning I | 3 |
| WLD-115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | 5 |
| WLD-121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | 4 |
| WLD-131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | 4 |
| WLD-151 | Fabrication I | 4 |
Total Credits Required: 65
Fall 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
| MEC-130 | Mechanisms | 3 |
Spring 1
18 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| DFT-119 | Basic CAD | 2 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
Summer
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Industrial Systems Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$62,430/yr
$49,650
$74,420
+22%
Projected Outlook
1,570
Annual Job Openings
15,720
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$60,580/yr
$50,040
$68,150
+7.4%
Projected Outlook
290
Annual Job Openings
4,750
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$69,720/yr
$57,320
$84,340
+9.1%
Projected Outlook
200
Annual Job Openings
1,940
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.