Program Description
The Industrial Systems Technology program is intended to provide the opportunity for students to explore a career in industrial systems technology at the professional level. The degree program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers.
Program graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Systems Technology, qualifying them as industrial system maintenance personnel, technicians, electricians, millwrights, and other related jobs that are charged with inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial mechanical and electrical systems. These systems are found in manufacturing applications, assembly lines, and production facilities. The complex machinery found in each of these situations need technicians to install, service, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the machinery in order for the companies to maintain a high level of productivity. Occupational prospects will vary by specialty and location, as employment is influenced by economic conditions. In general, opportunities will be best for individuals with an associate degree or other postsecondary training in Industrial Systems Technology.
Career Information
Occupation
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 17.4% nationally and 18.4% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $45,998 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Wensheng Xu
Program Coordinator, Industrial Engineering
Academic Building C2137
404.225.4026
wxu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 46
Estimated Program Cost: $7,484
Required Courses
General Education Courses - (8 Credits)
English Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following English courses | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
Math Requirement - (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1005 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
Basic Skills Course- (2 Credits)
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
Occupational Courses (38 credits)
Occupational Electives
Take electives not previously taken from the following course codes. (min. 9 credits)
CIST, ELCR, ELTR, ICET, IDFC, IDSY
Total Credit Hours: 46
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to interpret and solve blueprint reading problems.
2. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to solve basic DC, AC, and digital circuitry problems.
3. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial mechanical systems.
4. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fluid power and piping systems.
5. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial motor control systems.
6. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose basic and advanced PLC systems.
7. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial wiring.
8. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose industrial instrumentation systems.