The Industrial Mechanical Systems 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.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is not required for admission, but must be obtained before receiving a diploma from SGTC.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
| IDSY 1020 Print Reading & Problem Solving Introduces practical problem solving techniques as practiced in an industrial setting. Topics include: analytical problem solving, troubleshooting techniques, reading blueprints and technical diagrams, schematics and symbols, specifications and tolerances. The course emphasizes how the machine or mechanical system works, reading engineering specifications and applying a systematic approach to solving the problem.2594 | 3 |
IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and devices involved in industrial motor controls,theories and applications of single and three-phase motors, wiring motor control circuits, and magnetic starters and braking. Topics include, but are not limited to, motor theory and operating principles, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams, NEMA standards, Article 430 NEC and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electrical Motor Controls, ISBN 978-0-8269-1226-8, $109.63
2596 | 4 |
IDSY 1160 Mechanical Laws & Principles Introduces the student to fundamental laws and principles of mechanics.Topics include:Mechanical Principles of Simple Machines; Force, Torque, Velocity, Acceleration, and Inertia; Rotational Motion; Work, Power, and Energy; Matter; Gases; lud Power; and Heat.The course emphasizes understanding terminology and using related problem solving skills in everyday physical applications of mechanical technology.Competencies are reinforced with practical hands on lab exercises.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Engineering Design, ISBN 978-0-07339-8143, $173.68/li>
2599 | 4 |
IDSY 1170 Industrial Mechanics This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment, and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Industrial Mechanics, 3rd ed., ISBN 978-0-8269-3705-6, $117.50
2600 | 4 |
IDSY 1190 Fluid Power Systems This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components, pneumatic system principles and components, and the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Fluid Power Systems, ISBN 978-0-8269-3634-9, $130.06
2601 | 4 |
| IDSY 1195 Pumps & Piping Systems This course provides instruction in the fundamentals concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics include: pump identification, pump operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, piping systems and installation of piping systems. 10823 | 3 |
IDSY 1240 Maintenance for Reliability Applies advanced instrumentation in conjunction with principles of mechanical physics, vibration and particulate analysis, thermography, and advanced reliability concepts relative to precision/predictive maintenance of industrial equipment.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Reliability Centered Maintenance, ISBN 978-0-071460699, $119
2605 | 4 |
| XXXX xxxx Electives 10305 | 3 |
| AND | |
| Choose ONE of the following AC classes: | |
ELTR 1020 Alternating Current Fundamentals Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronics Fundamentals, 8th ed., ISBN 978-0-1350772950, $70
- National Electronic Code, $109.99
2542 | 3 |
| OR | |
IDFC 1012 Alternating Current I Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4367 | 3 |
| OR | |
IDSY 1105 AC Circuit Analysis This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4369 | 3 |
| AND | |
| Choose ONE of the following DC classes: | |
IDSY 1101 DC Circuit Analysis This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4368 | 3 |
| OR | |
IDFC 1011 Direct Current I Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications.Topics include:electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Electronics Fundamentals, 8th. ed., ISBN 978-0-1350772950, $70
2593 | 3 |
| OR | |
ELTR 1010 Direct Current Fundamentals Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
10545 | 3 |
| *51 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
