Program: Industrial Technology, A.A.S. - Instrumentation Specialization - Palo Alto College - Acalog ACMS™

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Palo Alto College

Apr 08, 2025

Today’s manufacturing uses technology to improve product quality and workplace safety while reducing costs. The Student will learn and work with Motor Control, PLCs, Robotics, Pneumatics, Process Instrumentation, Electronics and Electromechanical Systems

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Automation Tech., Instrumentation Tech., Process Tech., Industrial Tech.

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Industrial Technology, A.A.S. - Manufacturing Specialization

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

Semester I

INCR 1302 - Physics of Instrumentation
CETT 1303 - DC Circuits ***
MATH 1314 - College Algebra
PHYS 1305 - Introductory Physics I Lecture

Semester II

CETT 1305 - AC Circuits ***
ELMT 1301 - Programmable Logic Controllers
ELMT 1305 - Basic Fluid Power
RBTC 1305 - Robotic Fundamentals

Semester III

Choose1 course from Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core or Creative Arts (50) Core
Choose 1 course from Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

Semester IV

ENGL 1301 - Composition I
ELMT 2341 - Electromechanical Systems
INTC 1357 - AC/DC Motor Control
ELMT 2339 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

Semester V

ELMT 2333 - Industrial Electronics
IEIR 1343 - Industrial Equipment Maintenance
INTC 2333 - Instrumentation Systems Installation ***
PTAC 2336 - Process Instrumentation II

Semester VI

INTC 1355 - Unit Operations ***
INTC 2336 - Distributed Control and Programmable Logic *

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program.

Additional Program Information

Industrial Technology is the incorporation of new technologies and advanced manufacturing processes into today’s workplace. The evolution of automated manufacturing and the integration of new technologies with other standard technologies are the two trends that have required a new training approach for the industrial workforce. This new strategy requires a different view of training industry’s current workforce needs. Past needs required highly specialized technicians in very specific areas. Today’s requirements are for technicians trained across many different areas. The combination of electrical, electronic, fluid power, and mechanical devices has blurred the traditional electronic and mechanical lines.

NOTES:

* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 15.0403
Major Code: ITIS