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IST4 Industrial Systems Technology, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry County Center

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 4 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 46

Program Description

The Industrial Systems Technology diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. 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 skills. The diploma program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Systems technology diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Dr. Mahmood Azhar, Program Coordinator

Email: Mahmood.Azhar@sctech.edu

Phone: (770) 914-4436

Program Courses

First Term

IDSY 1170Industrial Mechanics

4

Choose one of the following mathematics courses

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
OR
MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Select One of the Following DC Courses

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3
OR
IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3
OR
ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

Select One of the Following AC Courses

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3
OR
IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3
OR
IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

Second Term

IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I

4
IDSY 1130Industrial Wiring

4
IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

Third Term

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2
IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLC's

4
IDSY 1195Pumps and Piping Systems

3

Fourth Term

Specific Occupational Elective (9)