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Dec 11, 2024
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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.
Program Pathway
| First Year Fall |
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First Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ENG 112 |
Technical Writing I |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
English |
3 |
| MAT 101 or 114 |
College Algebra or Introduction to Applied Algebra |
3 |
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ELE 101 |
Device Data System Architectures |
3 |
| ELE 110 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
4 |
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ELE 103 |
Analog and Digital Electronics |
3 |
| INT 101 |
Introduction to Industrial Technology |
3 |
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ELE 113 |
Instrumentation and Process Control I |
3 |
| IST 102 |
Introduction to Information Technology |
3 |
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INT 102 |
Introduction to PLCs |
2 |
| TOTAL |
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16 |
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TOTAL |
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14 |
| Second Year Fall |
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Second Year Spring |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Gen Ed |
Arts/Humanities |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Diversity |
3 |
| ELE 210 |
Energy System Management |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
Behavioral/Social Science |
3 |
| ELE 213 |
Instrumentation and Process Control II |
3 |
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ELE 235 |
Advanced Concepts and Applications of Instrumentation and Controls |
3 |
| PHY 112 or 201 |
Applied Physics or General Physics I (4 credits) |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| ELE 205 |
Repair and Maintenance for Instrumentation |
3 |
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Restricted Elective |
Choose from the list |
3 |
| TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
Program Requirements (33 Credits)
Restricted Electives (6 Credits)
Restricted electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Approved courses are on the following list: Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
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