IST4 Automation Technology, Diploma
Effective 202612
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
Required
| Basic Skills Courses | 8 |
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| Select 1 of the 2 English courses - 3 hrs | |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| OR | |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
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| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
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| Select One of the Following Mathematics Courses (3 hrs) | |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 1013 | Algebraic Concepts | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 1005 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| | |
| Occupational Courses | 39 |
| IDSY 1171 | Industrial Mechanics | 4 |
| IDSY 1112 | Motor Controls I | 4 |
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| Select one of the following DC courses | |
| ELTR 1010 | Direct Current Fundamentals | 3 |
| OR | |
| IDFC 1011 | Direct Current I | 3 |
| OR | |
| IDSY 1101 | DC Circuit Analysis | 3 |
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| Select one of the following AC courses | |
| ELTR 1020 | Alternating Current Fundamentals | 3 |
| OR | |
| IDFC 1012 | Alternating Current I | 3 |
| OR | |
| IDSY 1105 | AC Circuit Analysis | 3 |
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| IDSY 2000 | PLC I | 4 |
| IDSY 1111 | Industrial Wiring | 4 |
| IDSY 1181 | Fluid Power Systems | 4 |
| IDSY 1191 | Pumps and Piping Systems | 3 |
| Occupational Electives | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46 |