Middle Georgia Technical College

Associate Degrees

Technical Studies

Students who have completed a technical studies or industrial technology program at a diploma level may have that training apply toward earning an associate degree. The associate in applied science degree in technical studies applies to those students who are best served by a customized degree. Potential students in this degree track will, after application procedures are completed, have their training, industry experience, and general academic level evaluated. An individual program of study will be designed and approved for each student by an advisor.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
General Core Courses		30
ENG 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	5
ENG 1102	Literature & Composition	5
SPC 1101	Public Speaking	5
or
ENG 1105	Technical Communications	(5)
MAT 1111	College Algebra	5
PSY 1101	Introduction to Psychology	5
or
SOC 1101	Introduction to Sociology	(5)
XXX xxx	General Core Elective	5
Block Transfer of Occupational Preparation Courses		60
Total Hours required for Graduation		90

Diploma Programs

Electrical Control Systems

The Electrical Control Systems diploma program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment electrical maintenance field. THe program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems Diploma which qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		13
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts	5
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
Occupational Courses		65
IFC 100	Industrial Maintenance Safety Procedures	2
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	4
IFC 102	Alternating Current I	4
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
IDS 101	Industrial Computer Applications	5
IDS 103	Industrial Wiring	6
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	3
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	3
IDS 113	Magnetic Starters and Braking	3
IDS 115	Two-Wire Control Circuits	2
IDS 121	Advanced Motor Control	3
IDS 131	Variable Speed Motor Control	3
IDS 141	Basic Industrial PLC's	6
IDS 142	Industrial PLC's	6
IDS 209	Industrial Instrumentation	6
XXX xxx	Electives	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		78

Industrial Mechanical Systems

The Industrial Mechanical Systems program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment minutemen field. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive a Industrial Mechanical Systems systems diploma which qualifies them for employment as industrial millwright or industrial maintenance mechanics.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		13
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1012	General Mathematics	5
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
Essential Fundamental Technical Courses		63-71
IDS 102	Print Reading and Problem Solving	4
IDS 107	Basic Mechanics	5
IDS 109	Mechanical Laws and Principles	7
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics	6
IDS 221	Industrial Fluid Power	7
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	2
IDS 241	Maintenance for Reliability	7
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
IDS104	Applied Electricity AC/DC	7
XXX xxx	Elective	4
or
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	(4)
and
IFC 102	Alternating Current I	(4)
and
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	(3)
MCH109	Lathe Operations I	6
or
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	(3)
and
IDS 225	Advanced Pneumatics	(4)
WLD 133	Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Total Hours required for Graduation		76 - 84

Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology Diploma Program is designed for the student who wants to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunity to retain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. The diploma program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills ins several areas of industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC's instrumentation, Industrial, mechanical pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive and Industrial Systems Technology diploma which qualifies them for employment as Industrial Electricians or Industrial Systems Technicians or I and E Technicians.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
Essential General Core Courses		13
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts	5
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
Occupational Courses		77
IFC 100	Industrial Maintenance Safety Procedures	2
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	4
IFC 102	Alternating Current I	4
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
IDS 101	Industrial Computer Applications	5
IDS 103	Industrial Wiring	6
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	3
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	3
IDS 113	Magnetic Starters and Braking	3
IDS 115	Two-Wire Control Circuits	2
IDS 121	Advanced Motor Controls	2
IDS 131	Variable Speed Motor Control	3
IDS 141	Basic Industrial PLC's	6
IDS 142	Industrial PLC's II	6
IDS 209	Industrial Instrumentation	6
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics	6
IDS 221	Industrial Fluidpower	7
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		90

Technical Certificates of Credit

Industrial Fluid Power Technician

The Industrial Fluid Power Technician Technical Certificate of Credit program is desiged to prepare students for emplyment in today's industrial setting. This pramgram provides learning opportunities in the following: industrial safety, industrial mechanics, industrial hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, and pumps and piping systems.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
IDS 215	Industrial Mechanics	6
IDS 221	Industrial Fluid Power	7
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		17

Industrial Motor Control Technician

The Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate is designed to offer industrial motor controls training. This program provides instruction in DC and AC motors, basic and advanced motor controls, and variable speed drives.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	3
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Control	3
IDS 113	Magnetic Starters and Braking	3
IDS 115	Two-Wire Control Circuits	2
IDS 121	Advanced Motor Controls	2
IDS 131	Variable Speed Motor Control	3
Credits Required for Graduation		16

Instrumentation/Process Control Technician

The Instrumentation/Process Control Technician technical certificate of credit program provides educational opportunities which will enable students to obtain knowledge, skill, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the industrial maintenance profession. The instrumentation/ Process Control Technician program trains students to perform their duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of instrumentation/process control principles and practical applications. It will prepare students to enter employment proficient in industrial maintenance applications and upgrade the skills of current industrial maintenance personnel working in the field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	4
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I	4
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	3
IDS 115	Two-Wire Control Circuits	2
IDS 209	Industrial Instrumentation	6
IDS 231	Pumps and Piping Systems	2
Total Hours required for Graduation		21

Programmable Control Technician I

This certificate is designed to offer specialized programmable controller training to qualified industrial technicians. This program consists of instruction selected for the Industrial Systems Technology program. Topics include operational theory, systems terminology, field wiring and installation, use of PLC equipment and peripheral devices with emphasis on Programmable Logic Controller programming, installation, and troubleshooting and repair.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Control	3
IDS 141	Basic Industrial Programmable Logic Control	6
IDS 142	Industrial Programmable Logic Control	6
Credits Required for Graduation		17

Residential/Industrial Wiring Technician

p>The purpose of the Residential/Industrial Wiring Techincal Certificate of Credit is to train students to perform their duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of residential/industrial wiring principles and practical applications. The program will prepare students to enter employment proficient in industrial maintenance applications and upgrade skills of current industrial maintenance personnel working in the field.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
IDS 105	DC and AC Motors	3
IDS 110	Fundamentals of Motor Controls	3
IDS 113	Magnetic Starters and Braking	3
IDS 103	Industrial Wiring	6
Credits Required for Graduation		15