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

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The Digital Instrumentation and Process Control progam is designated as a Statewide Program; therefore, some residents of Maryland enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.

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.

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Program Pathways

Fall Admission Cohort:

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MAT 101 or MAT 114	College Algebra or Introduction to Applied Algebra	3	ENG 112	Technical Writing I	3
INT 101	Introduction to Industrial Technology	3	ELE 101	Device Data System Architectures	3
ELE 110	Fundamentals of Electricity	4	ELE 103	Analog and Digital Electronics	3
INT 102	Introduction to PLCs	3	ELE 113	Instrumentation and Process Control I	3
CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from list	3
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		15
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
ELE 205	Repair and Maintenance for Instrumentation	2	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
ELE 210	Energy System Management	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
ELE 235	Advanced Concepts and Applications and Instrumentation Controls	3	ELE 213	Instrumentation and Process Control II	3
PHY 112 or PHY 201	Applied Physics or General Physics I (transfer students should take PHY 201)	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		14

Spring Admission Cohort:

First Year Spring			First Year Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MAT 101 or MAT 114	College Algebra or Introduction to Applied Algebra	3	ENG 112	Technical Writing I	3
INT 101	Introduction to Industrial Technology	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
ELE 110	Fundamentals of Electricity	4	INT 102	Introduction to PLCs	3
ELE 101	Device Data Systems Architectures	3	CSC 102	Introduction to Information Technology	3
ELE 113	Instrumentation and Process Control I	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from list	3
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		15
Second Year Spring			Second Year Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	English	3	Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Diversity	3	PHY 112 or PHY 201	Applied Physics or General Physics (transfer students should take PHY 201)	3
ELE 213	Instrumentation and Process Control I	3	ELE 205	Repair and Maintenance for Instrumentation	2
ELE 103	Analog and Digital Electronics	3	ELE 210	Energy System Management	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from list	3	ELE 235	Advanced Concepts and Applications of Instrumentation Controls	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		14

General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Diversity

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

English

ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits) *minimum grade of “C” or better is required
Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)

Mathematics

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

Program Requirements (33 Credits)

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

Restricted Electives (6 Credits)

Restricted electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Approved courses are on the following list:

ADM 258 - Advanced Motors, Machines, and Devices (3 Credits)
ELE 203 - PLC Applications (3 Credits)
ELE 215 - SPC and Device Data Management (3 Credits)
ELE 269 - Internship (3 Credits)
INT 104 - Facilities Safety and Compliance (3 Credits)
INT 107 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)

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