Industrial Mechanic, A.A.S.

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This program trains students to move and install various metalworking machines according to a firm’s management requests. Industrial mechanics are highly-skilled workers trained to dismantle, operate, repair, or lubricate industrial machinery. They are skilled in the use of basic tools and machinery and can read blueprints and schematic designs.

I. General Education Core (19-21)

Area A: Communication (6 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better.
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)

Select one course from Area B

Area C: Mathematics (3-4)

Choose one of the following courses:

AMATH 112 Applied Mathematics for the Skilled Trades 4 hrs credit
IT 106 Mathematics for Computers 3 hrs credit
MATH 151 College Algebra 4 hrs transfer credit
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I 4 hrs credit

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (4-5 credits)

Select one course from the following:

CHEM 105 Survey of General Chemistry 4 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 5 hrs transfer credit
PHYSC 111 Physical Science 4 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 101 Conceptual Physics 4 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 120 College Physics I 4 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 210 University Physics I 4 hrs transfer credit

Area E: Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)

Select one course from Area E

II. Program Requirements (42)

CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I 3 hrs credit
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Trades 2 hrs credit
HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics 2 hrs credit
HYDR 103 Hydraulic Controls 2 hrs credit
HYDR 106 Pneumatics 2 hrs credit
MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I 2 hrs credit
MILL 102 Industrial Maintenance Techniques II 2 hrs credit
MILL 103 Lubrication 2 hrs credit
MILL 105 Rigging 2 hrs credit
MILL 106 Power Train Elements 2 hrs credit
MILL 107 Machine Vibration Analysis I 2 hrs credit
MT 101 Machining Basics – Measurement, Materials, and Safety 3 hrs credit
MT 102 Machining Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout 3 hrs credit
MT 105 Metal Working Processes III 3 hrs credit
PIPE 101 Fundamentals of Pipefitting 2 hrs credit
PIPE 102 Drains, Wastes, and Vents 2 hrs credit
WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding 3 hrs credit
WELD 215 Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW 3 hrs credit