Industrial Mechanical Systems - Diploma

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. Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Mechanical Systems, diploma that qualifies them for employment as an industrial maintenance mechanic.

Length of Program
A minimum of 76 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 5-6 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial Mechanical Systems diploma program are prepared for entry-level employment or career advancement as an industrial mechanic in a wide range of industrial settings.

Curriculum

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

General Core Courses
Employability Skills
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
Communication
ENG 101 English 5
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MAT 101 General Mathematics 5

Occupational Courses
IDS 102 Print Reading and Problem Solving 4
IDS 107 Basic Mechanics 5
IDS 109 Mechanical Laws and Principles 7
IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics I 6
IDS 221 Industrial Fluidpower 7
IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2
IDS 241 Maintenance for Reliability 7
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2
IDS 104 Applied Electricity AC/DC 7
IFC 102 Alternating Current I (4)
IDS 105 DC and AC Motors (4)
IDS 225 Advanced Pneumatics (3)
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
WLD 133 Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques 3
(and one of the following two)
MCH 109 Lathe Operations I 7
IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls (3)
10 8
(and one of the following two)
XXX xxx Elective 4
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I (4)