Digital Instrumentation and Process Control, A.A.S.

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The Digital Instrumentation and Process Control program prepares students for a career in the growing area of microprocessor based instrument technology and integrated manufacturing, commercial and other control systems. Built upon a solid foundation of technical skills in electricity and electronics, students will learn the function and features of a variety of digital instrumentation components and systems used in commercial as well as industrial settings. Students will learn about PLCs, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), PAC and microcomputer control systems, and how to implement and service these systems. The methods of instruction include hands-on training as well as classroom instruction using equipment and software typically found in various industries.

General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Diversity

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)
Select from approved General Education course list (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
OR
MAT 114 - Introduction to Applied Algebra (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (33 Credits)

ELE 101 - Device Data System Architectures (3 Credits)
ELE 103 - Analog and Digital Electronics (3 Credits)
ELE 205 - Repair and Maintenance for Instrumentation (2 Credits)
ELE 210 - Energy System Management (3 Credits)
ELE 235 - Advanced Concepts and Applications of Instrumentation and Controls (3 Credits)
INT 101 - Introduction to Industrial Technology (3 Credits)
INT 102 - Introduction to PLCs (3 Credits)
INT 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 Credits)
INT 113 - Instrumentation and Process Control I (3 Credits)
INT 213 - Instrumentation and Process Control II (3 Credits)
IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

Select from the following;

ELE 215 - SPC and Device Data Management (3 Credits)
ELE 269 - Internship (3 Credits)
INT 103 - PLC Applications (3 Credits)
INT 104 - Facilities Safety and Compliance (3 Credits)
INT 107 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (3 Credits)
INT 158 - Advanced Motors, Machines and Mechanical Devices (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)

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