Industrial Technology
Division: Industry & Technology
The Industrial Maintenance Program is an academic discipline concerned with the study of technologies used in the repair of modern automated machinery. Topics include basic electricity, mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics, machining, motor control repair and design, programmable logic controllers, refrigeration, and welding. The skills developed within this discipline include troubleshooting of machine malfunctions, electrical troubleshooting, electrical circuit design, programming of motor drives, programming and program design of programmable logic controllers, MIG TIG and stick welding, and other required skills for employment as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
Transfer requirements for the Industrial Maintenance Program are available in the Counseling Center. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. College of the Sequoias Counseling Office may be reached at (559) 730-3715.
Career options include positions in industrial maintenance, industrial electrician, and commercial maintenance technician. A higher degree may be required to meet minimum job requirements depending on the position.
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Contact Information
Industrial Maintenance Faulty Contact
Shane Souza | (559) 750-6511 | shaneso@cos.edu
Mario Bringetto | (559) 583-2560 | mariob@cos.edu
Travis Asher | travisa@cos.edu
Industry and Technology Division Chair
Randy Emery | (559) 688-3180 | randye@cos.edu
Tulare Center Building C: Room C | Tulare Campus
Dean of CTE and Workforce Development
Jonna Schengel, Ed.D, MA, PT | (559) 688-3027 | jonnas@cos.edu
Tulare College Center | Building A 107 | Tulare Campus
Associate Degree
- Associate of Science in Industrial Automation (AS)
- Associate of Science in Industrial Maintenance Technology (AS)
Certificate
For a complete list of courses and descriptions visit: COURSES
ELEC 160 Basic Electronics
3 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
1 Lab
Basic knowledge of electricity and electronics is essential for many majors spanning medical, computer, agricultural, navigation, manufacturing, and telecommunications fields in both the public and private sectors. This course covers all the basic concepts in electricity and electronics, including electricity and magnetism, transformers, alternating and direct currents, magnetic fields, and semiconductor devices. A schema of scientific reasoning, methods of inquiry and experimental design are foundational. The scientific method is combined with hands-on laboratory experiments, allowing students to apply quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, and to solve problems and test hypotheses using data, analysis, and predictive techniques. Applying the scientific method to real-life situations encourages students to develop critical thinking skills.
ITEC 110 Electricity and Electronics
3 unit(s)
Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This course is an entry-level course in the Industrial Maintenance Program. Topics will include alternating and direct currents, including circuit basics, construction, and testing of industrial electrical circuits and applications for relays, transformers, and relay ladder logic. Fundamentals of industrial electronics and solid state devices will be studied, in addition to magnetism, dc and ac motors, and their applications. Other topics will be digital electronics, standards and codes.
ITEC 111 Manufacturing Processes
3 unit(s)
Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This course is an entry level course in the Industrial Maintenance Program. Topics to be studied will be industrial machining to include the lathe and milling machines. Other topics will be GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding (mig, stick, and tig). Industrial safety and preventative maintenance are studied.
ITEC 112 Welding Principles 1
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
4 Lab
Topics will be GMAW, STAW, and GTAW welding (mig, stick, and tig). Industrial safety and preventative maintenance are studied. Practical applications will be in creating projects in steel and stainless steel using all three modes of welding. Students will become competent in all three modes.
ITEC 120 Programmable Logic Controllers
3 unit(s)
Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This is a course in industrial computers and Programmable Logic Controllers. The student will be able to use a personal computer to identify parts of a PLC, program and troubleshoot the PLC upon completion of this course.
Prerequisites: ITEC 110 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
ITEC 174 Programmable Logic Controllers for Industrial Automation
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
Equivalent Course: ITEC 274
The function and application of programmable logic controllers. Topics covered include bit-level instructions, timers, counters, compare instructions, PID control, data manipulation, sequencers, I/O configuration, electrical wiring of PLC hardware, memory organization, documentation, and troubleshooting. Lab exercises will provide hands-on activities with hardware and software used in the industry.
Prerequisites: ITEC 110 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
ITEC 176 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers for Industrial Automation
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
Equivalent Course: ITEC 276
Advanced course in the function and application of programmable logic controllers. Topics covered include arrays, analog and digital I/O configuration, memory organization, data manipulation, sequencer functions, math instructions, array instructions, subroutines, programs, tasks, produce/consume tags, load cells and weigh scales, remote I/O, and networked applications.
ITEC 182 Methods of Automatic Control
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
Equivalent Course: ITEC 282
Methods of automatic measurement and control used in industrial applications. Study of open and closed loop control systems. Loop controllers and programmable logic controllers. Closed loop control block diagrams. Sensing elements, transmitters, transducers, controllers, and final control elements. PID control theory, system response curves, and basic tuning principles. Wiring, programming, operating, and troubleshooting closed loop control systems and the devices they consist of.
Prerequisites: ITEC 110 or ITEC 100 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C or faculty approval.
ITEC 184 Instrumentation
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
Equivalent Course: ITEC 284
The theory and application of instrumentation in the manufacturing industry. Interpreting process documentation such as P&IDs and loop diagrams. Measurement and transmission of process variables such as temperature, pressure, level, and flow. Analog signal transmission, engineering units, scaling, programmable logic controllers, instrument calibration, diagnostic strategies, control valves, and process safety.
Prerequisites: ITEC 110 or ITEC 100 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C or with faculty approval.
ITEC 213 Industrial Mechanics
5 unit(s)
Hours: 4 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
4 Lab
This course is designed to instruct the student in the design, repair, and specification of the industrial mechanical equipment. Topics to be studied will be mechanical power transmission equipment, gear reducers, chains and belts, pumps, compressors, and motors. The student will learn to repair equipment according to new equipment manufacturers standards.
ITEC 220 Water Treatment Fundamentals
3 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
The course provides an introduction to the basic methods used to treat water supplies for domestic drinking water purposes. The course introduces and works with the supporting water treatment principles, operations and maintenance considerations and water-related mathematics. The course fulfills the specialized education/training requirement that is necessary for water treatment plant or distribution system operator certification by State Water Resources Control Board. The course prepares students for the Grade T1 and T2 water treatment plant operator certification exams.
ITEC 221 Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment
3 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
The course provides an introduction to the basic methods used to treat domestic and industrial wastewater prior to disposal and/or reuse. The course introduces and works with the supporting wastewater treatment principles, operations and maintenance considerations and wastewater related mathematics. The course fulfills the educational point requirement that is necessary prior to State Water Resources Control Board operator certification. The course prepares students for the Grade 1 and 2 operator certification exams.
ITEC 222 Automated Controls
5 unit(s)
Hours: 4 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
4 Lab
This course offers theory and application of solid state devices used to control industrial machinery. The devices include power supplies, smart relays, variable frequency drive motor controllers, DC motor controllers, sensors, and discrete and analog input and output modules. Programming of the common proprietary languages will be covered as well as troubleshooting and repair of the devices.
Prerequisites: ITEC 112 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
ITEC 223 Welding Principles 2
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
4 Lab
This course offers instruction in the practice and theory of SMAW (stick) welding. This course also offers practice and theory in gas and plasma arc cutting. The student will be able to make welds in mild steel and stainless steel.
Prerequisites: ITEC 213 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
ITEC 224 Hydraulics and Pneumatics
3 unit(s)
Hours: 2 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This course offers instruction in fluid power as used in an industrial environment. The course covers theory of fluid power, system design, troubleshooting, and repair of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. A hands-on lab provides job-ready experience and skills for students.
Prerequisites: ITEC 111 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
ITEC 270 Programmable Logic Controllers for Technicians
2 unit(s)
Hours: 1 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This course in PLC is for technicians and will involve wiring, installation, and programming at an intermediate level.
ITEC 279 Industrial Robots
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
Operation and programming of industrial robots used in manufacturing processes. Study of automated robot work cells, servo motors, servo drives, closed-loop control, PLC control of servo systems, and safety devices.
ITEC 283 Variable Speed Drives
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This course covers methods of electric motor control using variable speed drives. Students will install, wire, program, and troubleshoot variable speed drive applications. Lab activities will be provided with equipment and software used in the industry.
Prerequisites: ITEC 110 or ITEC 100 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
ITEC 285 Industrial Networks
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
The theory and implementation of industrial automation networks, including digital data, industrial control networks, instrumentation and process control bus and network standards.
ITEC 286 Human-Machine Interfacing
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
Programming of operator interface touch screen displays using hardware and software used in industry. The student will program, operate, and troubleshoot a touch screen display as used in industrial applications.
ITEC 287 Industrial Automation Capstone Project
4 unit(s)
Hours: 3 Lecture/Discussion
Hours:
3 Lab
This is a capstone course which utilizes the knowledge and skills gained from all of the courses of the Industrial Automation program. The student will design and implement an automated process that incorporates the program curriculum to produce a functional industrial automation system using hardware and software used in industry.