Instrumentation

Instrumentation (AAS) Associate of Applied Science

This program prepares students for careers in an entry-level maintenance, instrument and electrical positions within chemical plants, refineries, pipeline transmission companies, and industrial manufacturing.  This certificate helps students undrstand the basics in theory, physics, fundamentals, and safety in the field of instrumentation (including the measurement of flow, level, and temperature), and electricity (including AC and DC circuits).

Course Subject Course Title Credit Hours
First Semester
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing 3
INCR 1402 Physics of Instrumentation 4
INTC 1358 Flow and Measurement Calibration 3
MATH MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 
MATH 1332 Contemporary Math
3
Total Hours: 17
Second Semester
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
INCR 1442 Measurement and Process Control Theory 4
INTC 1301 Principles of Industrial Measurements I 3
PTAC 1408 Safety, Health, and Environment I 4
Total Hours: 15
Third Semester
CMPT 2302 Technology Integration 3
CETT 1415 Digital Applications 4
INTC 1457 AC/DC Motor Controls 4
Elective Language, Philosophy, and Culture or Fine Arts * 3
Total Hours: 14
Fourth Semester
CETT 1441 Solid State Circuits 4
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
SPCH SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, OR 1321 3
Elective Social and Behavioral Science * 3
Total Hours: 14
Grand Total 60

*Core Curriculum Options