Nash Community College is proud to announce the launch of the Nighthawk Cyber Alliance (NCA), a new initiative committed to fostering a culture of cyber safety and awareness across campus and the community. The NCA is a cybersecurity awareness and advocacy group composed of Nash CC faculty, staff, students and members of the College’s Business […]
Overview
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems.
What You'll Learn
Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication along with various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as lifelong learners.
Technical Core Courses
- BPR 111 Print Reading
- ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I
- HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics
- ISC 112 Industrial Safety
- MAC 141 Machining Applications I
- MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures
- WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes
Required Subject Area Courses
- ELC 113 Residential Wiring
- ELC 117 Motors & Controls
- ELC 115 Industrial Wiring
Other Major Courses
- AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration
- AHR 112 Heating Technology
- ATR 280 Robotic Fundamentals
- DFT 151 CAD I
- EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech
- ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab
- ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers
- ELC 131A Circuit Analysis Lab
General Education
- COM 110 Introduction to Communication or COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Communication or COM 231 Public Speaking
- ENG 110 Freshman Composition or ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Arts Core Elective
- MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
- SOC/BEH Social/Behavioral Sci. Core Elective
Other Major Elective Courses (Select 4 hours from the following courses)
- ELC 228 PLC Applications
- MAC 121 Intro. to CNC
- MAC 141A Machining Applications Lab
- MAC 142 Machining Applications II
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
Major Core Courses
- BPR 111 Blueprint Reading
- ELC 111 Intro. to Electricity or ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I
- HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
- ISC 112 Industrial Safety
- MAC 141 Machining Applications I
- MNT 110 Intro. to Maint. Procedures
- WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes
Other Major Courses (Choose 12-14 hours from the following courses:)
- AHR 110 Intro. to Refrigeration
- AHR 112 Heating Technology
- ATR 280 Robotic Fundamentals
- DFT 151 CAD I
- EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech
- ELC 113 Residential Wiring
- ELC 115 Industrial Wiring
- ELC 117 Motors and Controls
- ELC 131A DC/AC Circuit Analysis Lab
- ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers
General Education
- ENG 110 Freshman Composition or ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement or MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
- INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY – HVAC CERTIFICATE – C50240A
- INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY – MECHANICAL CERTIFICATE – C50240B
- INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY – MACHINING MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE – C50240D
- Industrial Systems
Overview
The Information Technology: Cybersecurity concentration focuses on networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications.
What You'll Learn
Career Opportunities
- Cybersecurity career opportunities are available in a variety of industries, including government agencies, banking, education, telecommunications, and private business and industry settings.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Information Security Analysts
Job Examples
In our region, people are working as:
- Information Security Analysts
- Penetration Testers
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- Security Awareness Training Specialists
Average Salary Range: $58,000 – $82,000
Technical Core Courses
- CTI 110 Web, Pgm & DB Foundation
- CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation
- CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts
- CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support
Required Subject Area Courses
- SEC 110 Security Concepts
- SEC 150 Secure Communications
Other Major Courses
- DBA 110 Database Concepts
- NET 125 Introduction to Networks
- NET 126 Routing Basics
- NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User
- NOS 130 Windows Single User
- NOS 230 Windows Admin I
- CTI 141 Cloud & Storage Concepts
- CTI 240 Virtualization Admin I
- CTS 289 System Support Project
- SEC 180 Info Assurance Principles
- SEC 210 Intusion Detection
- WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I
General Education Courses
- COM Elective
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
- MAT Elective
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success or ACA 115 Success & Study Skills
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
- CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATE – C25590CA
Overview
A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing, servicing, and maintaining computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor- and computer-controlled equipment.
What You'll Learn
Includes instruction in mathematics, computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in electronics technology, computer service, computer networks, server maintenance, programming, and other areas requiring knowledge of electronic and computer systems. Graduates may also qualify for certification in electronics, computers, or networks.
Technical Core Courses
- ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I
- ELN 131 Analog Electronics I
- ELN 133 Digital Electronics
Program Major Courses
- CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I
- CET 211 Computer Upgrade/Repair II
- CSC 151 Java Programming
- ELN 235 Data Communication Systems
Other Major Courses
- CET 130 Operating Systems Prin.
- CET 251 Software Eng. Principles
- CET 293 Selected Topic Seminar
- CSC 143 Object-Oriented Prog.
- CSC 251 Adv. Java Programming
- EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech
- ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab
- ELN 232 Intro. to Microprocessors
- ELN 237 Local Area Networks
- ELN 238 Advanced LANs
- CET 245 Internet Servers
General Education
- COM 110 Intro. to Communication or COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Communication
COM 231 Public Speaking - ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- MAT121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
- HUM/FA Elective
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
Technical Core Courses
- ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I
- ELN 131 Analog Electronics I
- ELN 133 Digital Electronics
Program Major Courses
- CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I
- CET 211 Computer Upgrade/Repair II
- CSC 151 Java Programming
- ELN 235 Data Communication Sys.
Other Major Courses
- EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech
- ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab
- ELN 232 Intro. to Microprocessors
- ELN 237 Local Area Networks
General Education
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
- Computer Engineering Technology – Networking Certificate – C40160A
- Computer Engineering Technology – Computer Programming Certificate – C40160B
- Computer Engineering Technology – PC Build and Repair Certificate – C40160C

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