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Industrial Technology
Course Descriptions IND 101 Fundamentals of Industrial Maintenance 2-2-3 This course provides a basic survey of industrial and preventive maintenance concepts and practices used by industrial maintenance mechanics in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems and machines found in industry. Topics include mechanics’ tools, practices, and safety; basic types; operating concepts and principles of mechanical equipment and systems-gears, bearings, seals, mechanical drive systems; and basic fluid power. Course includes selection and use of proper lubricants by application, mechanical troubleshooting, and methods of scheduling preventive maintenance. (FA) IND 103 Industrial Safety and Health 3-0-3 This industrial safety course includes safety organization, fire safety, materials handling, federal regulations, and current issues in industrial safety. The health portion includes overviews of industrial hygiene, air and noise monitoring, ventilation, and hazardous materials. (SP) IND 104 Industrial Materials and Processes 3-0-3 The student is introduced to common industrial materials, physical properties, common applications, cost effectiveness, and production capability. A study of modern manufacturing processes provides an understanding of the principles and practices, applications, limitations, and efficiency as related to industry. (FA) IND 105 Fluid Power Principles 2-2-3 This course addresses the practical application of fluid power principles used in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment. Topics include basic hydraulic and pneumatic principles and theory, identification of systems components and equipment, interpretation of fluid power symbols and drawings, and the application of fluid power knowledge and skills to industrial maintenance and troubleshooting. (SP) IND 106 Industrial Lifting and Rigging 3-0-3 This course covers techniques and safeguards that are typically used in an industrial environment to move heavy plant equipment and maintain plant utilities. Other topics include fundamentals of industrial lifting and rigging and uses of wire rope and slings, chain and metal-mesh slings, fiber rope and webbing slings, industrial hoists and cranes, scaffolds and ladders, and general safety and operating practices of lifting and rigging. (IN) IND 107 Machinery’s Handbook 3-0-3 This course prepares the student for effective use of the Machinery’s Handbook reference for solutions to various machine shop problems. The course covers topics such as logarithms; trigonometry; break-even analysis; ISO9000 Standards in tooling and tool-making; strength of materials; properties of metals, plastics, and fasteners; and references for thread-cutting CNC machining. Students will spend considerable time in applied use of this reference while selecting proper tooling, materials, feeds, and speeds for machining operations and in making machine shop calculations using the many reference tables included in the manual. (FA) IND 108 Technical Physics 3-2-4 This course investigates the general principles of mechanics, heat, sound, magnetism, electricity, light, and atomic physics as they apply to engineering technology. This course includes a lab. Prerequisite: MTH 130 or a higher level math course. (SP) IND 120 Technical Report Writing 3-0-3 IND 120 covers techniques of collecting and presenting scientific data for formal and informal reports. Technical papers are studied, and presentation skills are developed. Prerequisite: COMPASS, ASSET, or ACT exam required. (FA, SP) IND 125 Power Plant Systems 3-0-3 This introductory course will give a general overview of power plant operations, functions, and terminology. The course will prepare the student to describe the operations of most power plant systems and have a working knowledge of the terminology concerning those systems. Topics will include fossil fuels, boilers, turbines, feedwater heaters, ash removal, condensate, controls, and instrumentation. (FA) IND 130 Plant Boilers and Operations 3-0-3 This course introduces the student to various aspects of boiler operation and will cover the types of boilers, startup and shutdown procedures, monitoring systems, and emergency procedures. This course is appropriate for Power Plant Technology majors or other interested students. Prerequisite: IND 125. (SP) IND 202 Metallurgy and Heat Treating 3-0-3 This course involves both classroom and hands-on experience in examination of the physical and chemical properties of various types of metals. It will also consist of study of the applications and appropriate uses of metals in industrial processes. (SP) IND 203 Measurements and Instruments 3-0-3 This course provides a working knowledge of many measuring instruments used in industry. Instruments such as linear scales, micrometers, calipers, gauges, electrical instruments, and manometers will be studied. (FA) IND 221 Industrial Supervision 3-0-3 This course includes the basics of supervision to prepare new or potential first-line supervisors to lead and manage work and workers in industry. The course focus is on change in the business world and how to efficiently use resources to accomplish management objectives. Ethical issues are presented as well as problems in training, hiring, discipline, and promotion. This course combines management theory, practical application, and realistic case examples. (IN) IND 255 Steam Turbines and Generators 3-0-3 This course will cover the operation of power turbines, the basic turbine components, and turbine driven generators. Discussions will also cover fuel requirements, maintenance requirements, engine controls, and emergency procedures. The course is appropriate for Power Plant Technology majors or other Industrial Technology students. Prerequisite: IND 125. (FA or SP) IND 260 Power Plant Cycles 3-0-3 Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the steam water cycle in a steam generation plant. Topics will include maintenance operations of boilers, turbines, feedwater heaters, condensers, cooling towers and auxiliary equipment. This course is appropriate for Power Plant Technology majors or other interested students. Prerequisite: IND 125. (FA or SP) IND 265 Power Plant Chemistry 3-0-3 This course introduces the water treatment and environmental protection systems for power plants. Basic water treatment systems, demineralization, water pollutants, wastewater treatment, and recovery systems will be covered in lecture and discussions. Internet research, written requirements and oral presentations will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: IND 140. (FA or SP) IND 295 Industrial Technology Internship 0-(6-18)-(2-6) This course is designed to provide students real-life work experiences through on-the-job training with a field-related cooperating employer in the student's declared major. Students will be supervised by the business/industry sponsor and report to the Director of Career and Technical Programs or assigned faculty member. The position may be paid or unpaid. Students must complete a minimum of 45 contact hours per credit hour per semester. Course is variable credits and may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Students taking this course in place of employment Seminar must complete a short resume/interview workshop. Prerequisites: Minimum 30 credit hours in program of study, 2.5 GPA, and approval from the Dean of Career and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs. Exceptions may be considered by the Dean of Career and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs. (FA, SP, SU) IND 299 Special Studies in Industrial Technology (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6) This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than 6 credit hours of special studies courses in any one discipline. (IN) |
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