Total Program Credits: 106

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• Quarter 1

• AM 100

  Advanced Manufacturing Pathways

  3 CR

  Students will learn about the career and networking options in Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Technology and Process Technology industries. They will explore the roles and responsibilities of plant operators and maintenance technicians. Team work and team dynamics will also be covered. This course will introduce basic concepts in industrial safety and industrial terminology including OSHA 10 Training. Students will also develop a course work plan for their chosen field of study.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Fall 2025
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	TTh	11:30 AM-12:30 PM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  LAB	TTh	1:00 PM-2:00 PM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	M	5:30 PM-7:40 PM	Donner	Face to Face
  LAB	W	4:00 PM-5:50 PM	Donner	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	F	12:00 PM-2:00 PM	Aries	Hybrid Synchronous
  LAB	F	2:00 PM-4:00 PM	Aries	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.

• AM 105

  Direct Current

  4 CR

  A thorough introduction for the new student to the fundamental properties and applications of electricity. In addition, safety procedures are emphasized. Students learn how to make good solder connections and recognize and repair bad solder connections. Students learn how to select and clean soldering tools. This course continues with the basics of current, voltage and resistance. The application of Ohms Law and the construction of circuits to verify electronic theory provide the knowledge necessary to build the foundation for a thorough understanding of electronics. This course teaches the student to use a logical course of correction to an electronic problem in a minimum amount of time. Student will learn generic troubleshooting technique procedures and tricks of the trade from analog to digital circuits.Corequisites: AM 100, PTEC 102. C/CE(s): AMATH 111 with a C or higher OR concurrent enrollment in AMATH 111.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Fall 2025
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	MF	9:00 AM-10:30 AM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  LAB	W	9:00 AM-11:00 AM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	T	2:00 PM-5:15 PM	Donner	Face to Face
  LAB	W	2:00 PM-3:50 PM	Donner	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• PTEC 102

  Process Technology I (Equipment)

  5 CR

  The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the equipment and tools used in the industrial maintenance, process technology and instrumentation industries including piping, tubing, hoses and fittings; valves; pumps. Also, including compressors; turbines; motors and engines; power transmission and lubrication; heat exchangers; cooling towers; furnaces and boilers; filters and dryers; vessels; and their associated instrumentation. Students will be introduced to many process related equipment concepts, such as purpose, components, operation, and the Process and Maintenance Technicians roles for operating and troubleshooting the equipment.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Fall 2025
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	TTh	8:00 AM-9:30 AM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  LAB	TTh	9:30 AM-11:30 AM	Anderson	Face to Face
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	M	2:00 PM-5:15 PM	Donner	Face to Face
  LAB	Th	2:00 PM-6:00 PM	Donner	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	TTh	8:00 AM-9:30 AM	Aries	Face to Face
  LAB	TTh	9:30 AM-11:30 AM	Aries	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• AMATH 111

  Applied Technical Math

  5 CR

  This course introduces concepts of plane geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and vectors. The elements of algebra are extended into applications for technical professions using approximate numbers in measurement and emphasizing the rules of accuracy and precision. Included are the topics: unit conversions in metric and English systems, scientific notation, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions.
  Prerequisites:
  Placement into AMATH 111 or completion of MATH 098 with a C or higher.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Hegeberg	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.

• Quarter 2

• INST 102

  Advanced Electrical Fundamentals

  10 CR

  Students will learn and explore the fundamental properties and applications of electricity, electromagnetism, semiconductors, amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and digital technologies. The course will expand upon both AC & DC circuits, as well as semi-conducting components, amplifier circuits, and be introduced to digital communications & programming. This course continues with and builds upon the basics of current, voltage, resistance, inductance, capacitance, reactance, impedance, and more through the application of Ohms law and many others. Next, students will learn the operational theory of semiconductors and work to gain a strong foundational knowledge of those devices, how amplifiers are constructed and function, and then finally end with a robust introduction to the world of digital technology. This course teaches students to use a logical course of correction to an electronic problem in a minimum amount of time. Students will learn generic troubleshooting technique procedures and tricks of the trade from analog to digital as well.
  Prerequisites:
  AM 105 with a D or higher

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Winter 2026
  01/06/2026-03/27/2026	MTWThF	9:00 AM-11:00 AM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.

• INST 103

  Practical Advanced Electrical Fundamentals

  6 CR

  This class builds upon the skills in Advanced Electrical Fundamentals through practical application. Students will explore the fundamental properties and applications of electricity, electromagnetism, semiconductors, amplifiers, operational amplifiers, and digital technologies through hands on projects & experimentation. The course will expand upon both AC & DC circuits and cover semi-conducting components, amplifier circuits, and an introduction to digital communications & programming. This course continues with and builds upon the basics of current, voltage, resistance, inductance, capacitance, reactance, impedance, and so much more through the hands-on application of Ohms law and many others. Next, students will learn the practical operation of semiconductors and work to gain a strong foundational knowledge of those devices, and how amplifiers are constructed and function, and then finally end with a robust introduction to the world of digital technology. This course teaches students to use a logical course of correction to an electronic problem in a minimum amount of time, as well as the application of Ohms Law and the construction of circuits to verify electronic theory, and provide the knowledge necessary to build the foundation for a thorough understanding of electronics. Students will learn generic troubleshooting technique, tricks of the trade from analog to digital, effective communication reporting, proper panelboard and terminations assembly, how to field construct power supplies, use semiconducting devices in circuits, and interpret digital signals and logic gates.
  Prerequisites:
  AM 105 with a D or higher. Completion of INST 102 with a D or higher or concurrent enrollment in INST 102

  Current & Future Offerings:

• AENGL 100

  Applied English

  5 CR

  This applied English course focuses on the workplace communication skills needed to send, receive, and process oral and written information. Along with a review of writing fundamentals, learners will use principles of clear communication, professionalism, and cultural awareness in occupational contexts. Learners will sharpen their reading, writing, and presentation skills.
  Prerequisites:
  Placement into AENGL 100 or completion of ENGL 095 with a C or higher.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	MW	10:10 AM-11:30 AM	Barber	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	TTh	2:10 PM-4:20 PM	Barber	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Gordon	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Gordon	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Bracy	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Summer 2025
  07/08/2025-08/29/2025			Richards	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.

• OR higher

• Quarter 3

• INST 107

  Digital Automation Fundamentals

  8 CR

  This course will focus on the concepts, terminology, components, and circuits that combine to form basic digital motor control systems, human machine interfaces (HMIs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Students will learn the concepts, skills, and theories needed to wire, configure, and use electromechanical relays to control electric motors and other discrete (on/off) control elements for real processes. Students will also learn how to wire, configure, and use variable-frequency motor controls to use with three-phase AC motors as final control elements. After covering digital and motor controls, the course will then proceed to PLCs and HMIs. While covering PLCs and HMIs, the course will discuss how to wire, program, and configure PLCs to perform discrete control functions including combinational logic, counters, and timers. Additionally, students will learn how to program data-handling functions in PLCs including comparison, arithmetic, and data transfer instructions. Students will also learn to connect and program HMI panels to PLCs. Students will learn generic troubleshooting techniques & procedures and tricks of the trade from analog to digital as well.
  Prerequisites:
  INST 102 with a D or higher.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	TWTh	9:00 AM-10:30 AM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  		MF	9:00 AM-10:30 AM	Anderson
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Spring 2026
  04/07/2026-06/25/2026	MTWThF	9:00 AM-10:30 AM	Anderson	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.

• INST 108

  Practical Digital Automation Fundamentals

  8 CR

  This course will focus on the practical applications of circuits and science that combine to form basic digital motor control systems, human machine interfaces (HMIs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Through hands on construction and experimentation, students will gain the skills needed to wire, configure, and use electromechanical relays to control electric motors and other discrete (on/off) control elements for real processes. Students will also learn how to wire, configure, and use variable-frequency motor controls to use with three-phase AC motors as final control elements. After covering digital and motor controls, this course will then proceed to PLCs and HMIs. While covering PLCs and HMIs, students will program and configure PLCs to perform discrete control functions including combinational logic, counters, and timers. Additionally, students will learn how to program data-handling functions in PLCs including comparison, arithmetic, and data transfer instructions. Students will also learn to connect and program HMI panels to PLCs. The course culminates with a group project constructing a fully automated system using both a PLC & HMI. Students will learn generic troubleshooting techniques & procedures and tricks of the trade from analog to digital as well.
  Prerequisites:
  INST 103 with a D or higher. Completion of INST 107 with a D or higher or concurrent enrollment in INST 107

  Current & Future Offerings:

• CMST& 210

  Interpersonal Communications

  5 CR

  Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.
  Prerequisites:
  Placement into AENGL 100 or higher or completion of ENGL 095 with a C or higher.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	TTh	10:10 AM-11:30 AM	Burns	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	MW	11:50 AM-1:10 PM	Burns	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Zamora	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Zamora	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	T	2:10 PM-4:20 PM	Burns	Hybrid Synchronous
  This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025			Waters	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Summer 2025
  07/08/2025-08/29/2025			Burns	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  07/08/2025-08/29/2025			Burns	Online Asynchronous
  The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.

• Quarter 4

• INST 240

  Pressure and Level Measurement

  6 CR

  In this course, you will learn how to precisely measure both fluid pressure and fluid/solids level in a variety of applications, as well as accurately calibrate and efficiently troubleshoot pressure and level measurement systems.
  Prerequisite:
  (MATH& 141 with a C or higher OR AMATH 111 with a C or higher) AND (INST 107 and INST 108, both with a D or higher).

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Fall 2025
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	MTWThF	9:00 AM-9:30 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	10:30 AM-12:00 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• INST 250

  Final Control Elements

  5 CR

  In this course you will learn how to precisely control energy in process systems using fluid valves and motors. You will also learn how fluid power systems work, and how to efficiently troubleshoot final control elements. Co-requisite: INST 240

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Fall 2025
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	MTWThF	9:30 AM-10:00 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	12:30 PM-1:45 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• INST 251

  PID Control

  5 CR

  This course teaches you how the most basic and widely-used control algorithm works: proportional-integral-derivative (PID). In this course, you will see how the PID algorithm is implemented in pneumatic, analog electronic, and digital control systems. Co-requisite: INST 240

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Fall 2025
  09/17/2025-12/05/2025	MTWThF	10:00 AM-10:30 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	1:45 PM-3:00 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• Quarter 5

• INST 205

  Job Preparation I

  1 CR

  Preparation for employment including resume preparation, cover letter writing, job search engine use, and interviewing skills. Co-requisite: INST 241

  Current & Future Offerings:

• INST 241

  Temperature & Flow Measurement

  6 CR

  In this course, you will learn how to precisely measure both temperature and fluid flow in a variety of applications, as well as accurately calibrate and efficiently troubleshoot temperature and flow measurement systems.
  Prerequisite:
  NST 240, INST 250, and INST 251, all with a D or higher.

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Winter 2026
  01/06/2026-03/27/2026	MTWThF	9:00 AM-9:30 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	10:30 AM-12:00 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• INST 260

  Data Acquisition Systems

  4 CR

  This course reviews digital theory learned in the first year (Core Electronics) courses, building upon that foundation to explore industrial data busses (including Ethernet) and indicating, datalogging, and SCADA systems. Co-requsite: INST 241

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Winter 2026
  01/06/2026-03/27/2026	MTWThF	9:30 AM-10:00 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	12:30 PM-1:15 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• INST 262

  Digital Control Systems

  5 CR

  This course teaches the basic principles of distributed instrumentation, including distributed control systems (DCS), FOUNDATION Fieldbus instruments, and wireless field instruments. Co-requisite: INST 241

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Winter 2026
  01/06/2026-03/27/2026	MTWThF	10:00 AM-10:30 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	1:15 PM-2:30 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• Quarter 6

• INST 206

  Job Preparation II

  1 CR

  This course teaches you how to get the jobs that are not listed in classified ads or job search engines. You will learn how to professionally network, research employers for job potential, conduct informational interviews, and otherwise take an active approach in securing employment within your professional field. Co-requisite: INST 242

  Current & Future Offerings:

• INST 242

  Analytical Measurement

  5 CR

  This course teaches the basic principles of process analysis including pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, and chemical constituency.
  Prerequisites:
  INST 205, INST 241, INST 260, and INST 262, all with a D or higher

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	MW	9:00 AM-10:00 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MW	11:00 AM-1:00 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  Spring 2026
  04/07/2026-06/25/2026	MTWThF	9:00 AM-9:30 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	10:30 AM-11:45 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• INST 252

  Loop Tuning

  4 CR

  This course teaches the art and science of tuning PID controllers for robust loop control, including Ziegler-Nichols close-loop and open-loop methods in addition to heuristic methods. Co-requisite: INST 242

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	F	9:00 AM-11:00 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	T	9:00 AM-11:00 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  Spring 2026
  04/07/2026-06/25/2026	MTWThF	9:30 AM-10:00 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	12:15 PM-1:00 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

• INST 263

  Control Strategies

  5 CR

  This course teaches the theory and practical application of process control strategies including cascade, feed forward, selector, and override controls. Safety instrumented systems (SIS) concepts are also covered in this course. Co-requisite: INST 242

  Current & Future Offerings:

  Spring 2025
  04/08/2025-06/27/2025	F	11:00 AM-1:00 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	TTh	11:30 AM-2:30 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  Spring 2026
  04/07/2026-06/25/2026	MTWThF	10:00 AM-10:30 AM	Ziels	Face to Face
  LAB	MTWThF	1:00 PM-2:15 PM	Ziels	Face to Face
  This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

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