Great Falls College Montana State University

GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN (proposed)

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

Program Director: Cody Strunk

The Industrial Technician Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for technician jobs in industry related fields. Program graduates have general skills in industrial safety, electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic system operation, and mechanical system repair. They also have specialized skills in programmable logic controls, digital electronics, and wind turbine operations and maintenance. These specialized skills are built on a strong educational foundation in math, writing, communications, and computing.

Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:

• Identify and practice safe workplace habits.

• Demonstrate familiarity with basic electrical tools and the ability to troubleshoot a basic electrical system.

• Demonstrate familiarity with basic mechanical tools and the ability to repair a basic mechanical system.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Demonstrate an understanding of both conventional and renewable energy sources.

• Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers and common operating systems and applications software.

• Develop and practice professional standards of workplace communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate wind industry safety skills including climbing, rescue, and confined space procedures.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of AC & DC variable speed motor drives.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of programmable logic controllers.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of digital electronics.

• Demonstrate an understanding of wind turbine operations and maintenance procedures.

• Demonstrate an understanding of college-level algebra

Demonstrate a basic understanding of how industrial process controls are used.

Demonstrate familiarity with industrial robotic control and programming.

Identify and use specific tooling used in machining processes.

Demonstrate basic welding procedures using SMAW and GMA techniques.

Demonstrate the ability to terminate various types of cables and conductors.

Demonstrate familiarity with industrial wiring techniques and equipment used.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*:

*Fall 2014, MUS Student Health Insurance Premium will be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.

GFC MSU ADDITONAL GraDUATION REQUIREMENT

Course No. Title Credits Grade/SEM

COLS103Becoming a Successful Student1†______

Fall Semester

Course No. Title Credits Grade/SEM

ETEC101**AC/DC Electronics I3†______

M095**Intermediate Algebra OR

M121** College Algebra OR

M152**Precalculus Algebra OR

M 171**Calculus3-4†______

ITS125**Fundamentals of voice and data cabling3+______

NRGY120**Industrial Safety and Rigging3+______

NRGY130**Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems 3+______

Subtotal15-16

Spring Semester

Course No. Title Credits Grade/SEM

CAPP120Introduction to Computers 3+______

COMX115Intro to Interpersonal Communication 3†______

XxxxxxxBasic controls & Industrial wiring3†______

ETEC103*AC/DC Electronics II3†______

ELCT130*Electric Motors and Generators 3†______

NRGY110*Fundamentals of Hydraulic/Pneumatic Sys3†______

WRIT104Workplace Communication2+______

Subtotal20

Fall Semester

Course No. Title Credits Grade/SEM

CAPP156*MS Excel3+______

ETEC220*Electrical Power and Distribution I3†______

ELCT250*Programmable Electronic Controllers3†______

ETEC245*Digital Electronics4†______

ELEC231*Electric Drive Systems3+______

Subtotal16

Spring Semester Industrial Technician

Course No. Title Credits Grade/SEM

xxxxxxx*Intro to Industrial robotics/servo control3†______

xxxxxxx*Process Control & instrumentation3†______

xxxxxxx*Machine Process I3†______

xxxxxxx*Basic Industrial Welding3 +______

Subtotal 12

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Spring Semester Industrial Technician – Renewable energy Technician

Course No. Title Credits Grade/SEM

ETEC230*Electrical Power and Distribution II3†______

NRGY101**Introduction to Sustainable Energy4†______

NRGY210*Wind Technician Safety3†______

NRGY230*Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance3+______

Subtotal 13

Total Program Credits – 61/62~

~ Many students need preliminary math and writing courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and writing placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of “C-“ or above is required for graduation * Indicates prerequisites needed **Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment2014-2015 Catalog 