Industrial Systems Technology, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

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ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: ICS3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program are:

a.       Attainment of 16 years of age;

b.       achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c.       completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Industrial Systems Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited Degree or degree granting institution; and
2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

 

Standard Number: ICS3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program are:

1. attainment of 16 years of age;
2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on test of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  ICS3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of ICS3 and a Program CIP Code of 470303 are applied to the Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program.
The Industrial Systems Technology Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:
Specialization Title	Specialization Major Code	Specialization CIP Code

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code ICS3 and CIP Code 470303 to the degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/Degree/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/Degree/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/Degree/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/Degree/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: ICS3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code ICS3 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Industrial Systems Technology, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of ICS3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Industrial Systems Technology

Industrial Systems Technology, Degree

Program Description

The Industrial systems Technology Degree program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician.  The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill.  The Degree program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, plc’s, instrumentation, fluidpower, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers.  Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Systems technology Degree that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians.

Course Code	General Core Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I [P] Program Admission	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 195	Technical Communications     [P] ENG 191 with C or better	5	0	0	5	5
Or
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II    [P] ENG 191 with C or better	5	0	0	5	5
Or
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 191 with C or better	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
MAT 191	College Algebra [P] Program admission level math achievement	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 194	PreCalculus [P] MAT 191	5	0	0	5	5
Or
PHY 190	Introductory Physics [P] MAT 191 or MAT 196	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
ECO 191	Principles of Economics [P] Program Admission	5	0	0	5	5
Or
SOC 191	Introduction to Sociology [P] Program Admission	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
Or
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology [P] Program Admission	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)