Student Catalog and Handbook 2019-2020

Industrial Mechanical Systems Diploma (IMS2)

The Industrial Mechanical Systems diploma program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment maintenance field. 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment or career advancement as industrial maintenance mechanics in a wide range of industrial settings.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 51 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

IDSY 1020Print Reading and Problem Solving

3

 

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

-or-

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

 

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

-or-

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

-or-

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

 

IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I

4

IDSY 1160Mechanical Laws and Principles

4

IDSY 1170Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

IDSY 1195Pumps and Piping Systems

3

IDSY 1240Maintenance for Reliability

4

Occupational Electives (select 11 credits from the list below)

ELCR 1005Soldering Technology

1

ELCR 1010Direct Current Circuits

6

ELCR 1020Alternating Current Circuits

7

ELCR 2110Process Control

3

ELCR 2130Programmable Controllers

3

ELCR 2160Advanced Microprocessors and Robotics

3

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1130Industrial Wiring

4

IDSY 1210Industrial Motor Controls II

4

IDSY 1220Intermediate Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1230Industrial Instrumentation

4

WELD 1000Introduction to Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1090Gas Metal Arc Welding

4