Industrial Control & Automation Technology Certificate

IMT Certificate Courses

Preferred Course Sequence

Semester I Cr Hrs
IMT-120 Industrial Safety

This course offers lecture/lab experiences that provide the student a solid foundation for continued study of Industrial Maintenance. Topics include a wide variety of safety and regulatory compliance sessions such as: First Aid, CPR, Electrical Safety, and Lock-out/Tag-out. OSHA and EPA regulations are also covered, as well as awareness of Environmental Safety and Health issues. 

 
3-3-0
IMT-125 Fluid Power

This course will provide fundamental instruction in the theory and application of pneumatics and hydraulics in industrial and institutional settings. Lecture and laboratory topics include circuit diagrams and symbols, OSHA safety including lockout/tagout, power sources, manual control and electrical control of basic hydraulic and pheumatics circuits, understand and identify cylinders, motors, solenoids, pressure switches, proximity switches and photoelectric control circuits.

 
4-2-4
IMT-130 Industrial Electricity I

This course will provide fundamental instruction in the theory and application of electricity in industrial and institutional settings. Lecture and laboratory instruction will focus on renewable and alternative sources of energy, electrical formulas, symbols and terminology, use of basic test equipment, and basic application of electrical theory, industrial and commercial circuits, AC and DC theory and application, industrial high voltage application and industrial code requirements. 

 Prerequisites: Recommend taking math prior to or concurrent with this course.
4-2-4
ENG-101 Composition I

English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized.  Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques.

 Prerequisite: Grade of NC or better in ENG 050 or satisfactory score on English placement assessment.
3-3-0
MTH-125 Technical Math I

This course is designed to give students in technical programs a background in applied algebra and trigonometry. Topics include basic algebraic expressions, ratio and proportion, trigonometric functions, solving right and oblique triangles, linear and quadratic equations, volumes and surface areas, operations with polynomials, graphing, and number systems.

 Prerequisite: Grade of “NC” or better in MTH 070 (preferred), MTH 050 or MTH 055 or equivalent or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Assessment.
3-3-0

NOTE:  MTH 110 can be substituted for MTH 125.

Total Semester Hours: 16
Semester II Cr Hrs
IMT-140 Industrial Electricity II

This course will provide fundamental instruction in the theory and application of electricity in industrial and institutional settings. Lecture topics and laboratory activities will focus on electrical formulas, industrial and commercial circuits, AC and DC theory and application, industrial high voltage application, industrial code requirements, and implementation of advanced alternative and renewable energy concepts.

 Prerequisite: IMT 130.
4-2-4
IMT-225 Programmable Control

This lecture/lab course introduces the basic hardware and programming language of common programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial process control systems. The student will learn the proper syntax of PLC code, basic commands and the functioning of the program cycle. Programs will be written around discreet control elements. Students will learn how to use basic programming commands to perform typical industrial processes.

 
4-2-4

Social Science Elective - 3 hours

Program/Related Elective - 4 hours

Total Semester Hours: 15
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