2024-2025 College Catalog

Industrial Systems Technology Diploma

Industrial Systems Technology Diploma (Major Code: IST4)

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 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Or

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Math Requirement - (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Math Courses

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Or

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Basic Skills Course- (2 Credits)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses (38 credits)

IDSY 1170Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I

4

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1130Industrial Wiring

4

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

IDSY 1195Pumps and Piping Systems

3

Occupational Electives

Take electives not previously taken from the following course codes. (min. 9  credits)

CISTELCRELTRICETIDFCIDSY

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.