Murphy Manufacturing Technology Center

Electromechanical Systems Technology

is an Associate of Applied Science(AAS) Degree Program that prepares you to service, install, and repair automated equipment used by manufacturers to produce at ever increasing speeds and complexity. For you, this growth means great jobs with excellent pay.

The Electromechanical Systems Technology Program

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The Electromechanical Systems Technology Program gives you skills in:

computers
electronics
fluid power
electrical
motors
PLCs
robotics
Wind Turbines
and other automated equipment

What does all that mean?
It means you'll learn on equipment actually used in the field to service, program, and operate the automation of our day. Gain skills today for tomorrow's industry.

Transfer Option:
Through an agreement with University of Northern Iowa, graduates of the Electromechanical Systems Technology program may continue their education by transferring to baccalaureate programs in such industrial technology fields as manufacturing, electromechanical systems, engineering technology, or supervision and management.

Courses
In the Electromechanical Systems Technology program you'll take courses in:

DC/AC Theory
Electronic Devices
Digital Electronics
Motor Controls
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Instrumentation
Programmable Logic Controllers
And More

Train on industry standard Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers with PanelView and DeviceNet in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Computer Lab.

Helpful Background

Mechanical aptitude
Use of logical problem-solving techniques
Ability to work as a team member
Good Math Skills
Computer knowledge

Electromechanical Systems Technology graduates are certified by the ETA.

Flexible Course Scheduling
Many courses in the Electromechanical Systems Technology program are designed to offer the greatest flexibility as the student plans his or her course schedule. Some courses may actually be taken online, over the Internet, allowing the student to work at home any time of day or night.

The Electromechanical Systems Technology program allows students to work at their own pace and on their own schedules in many courses. That's the kind of flexibility that makes this program the right choice for you.

Program Admission Requirements
NIACC Application
High School Transcripts
ACT or COMPASS assessment

For More information
Admissions:
1-888-GO NIACC ext. 4245

Counseling:
1-888-GO NIACC ext. 4207

For Program Questions:
1-888-GO NIACC ext. 4283
Or email: salmocli@niacc.edu

Electromechanical Systems Technology Program

Electromechanical Systems Technology
Electromechanical Systems Technology is an Associate in Applied Science Degree Program designed to prepare the graduate for immediate employment as electronic, electrical, and mechanical maintenance personnel in manufacturing settings.

Certifications
Students may earn recognition as a Certified Electronic Technician Associate Level (CETa) by the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA). To earn such recognition, the student must pass the National Certified Electronic Technician exam. The cost of the exam is the student's responsibility.

Entrance Advising
Students must either have completed Basic Math or higher OR an ACT math score of 16 or higher OR have a COMPASS score at least at the Beginning Algebra level.

Self-Paced Courses
Several courses in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Program are offered in an instructor-supervised/student-paced format. See course descriptions for details concerning specific course status. Much of the instruction in these courses is computer-based using software available only in the Electromechanical systems Technology Labs on campus. Students enrolled in such courses should expect to spend 25-30 hours in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Lab for each semester hour of the course. For example, 91:175 DC/AC Theory is a 3-semester-hour course. The student enrolled in that course should expect to spend 75-90 hours (5-6 hours per week) in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Lab to complete the course. While a suggested schedule appears on this page, the use of instructor-supervised/student-paced course work allows the student much more flexibility in scheduling.

College Transfer Option
Through an articulation agreement with the University of Northern Iowa, graduates of the Electromechanical Systems Technology program may continue their education by transferring to baccalaureate programs in such industrial technology fields as manufacturing, electromechanical systems, engineering technology, or supervision and management. Help of a NIACC counselor or program instructor is advised.

Career Opportunities
Completion of this program prepares graduates to enter the following occupations:

Electromechanical Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician
Electronics Technician
Industrial Process Control Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Control Systems Technician
Computer Automated Process Control Technician
Wind Turbine Technician - See additional requirements [PDF]

For specific information contact the North Iowa Career Center or the NIACC Industrial Division.

Required Courses and Options

Technical Core Courses	Sem. Hrs.
ELT 190 Intro to Tech Computing	3
ELT 382 Electronic Circuit Analysis	3
ELT 790 Fluid Power	3
ELT 210 Motor Control Circuits	3
ELT 550 Analog Devices	4
ELT 309 Digital Circuits	3
ELT 895 Electromechanical Internship	2
ELT 170 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers	3
ELT 734 Industrial Instrumentation	4
ELT 745 Maintenance Shop Operations	3
ELT 133 Electric Motor Drives	2
ELT 710 Computer Automated Manufacturing	3
ELT 124 Advanced PLCs and System Integration	3
ELT 750 Facilities Maintenance	4
Total	43

Gen Ed	Sem. Hrs.
ENG 701 Communications I		3
ENG 702 Communications II		3
MAT 770 Applied Math I		2
MAT 771 Applied Math II		2
Math Elective		4
PHY 162 College Physics I		4
CHM 122 Introduction to General Chemistry		4
SDV 135 Job Seeking Skills		1
BUS 161 Human Relations		3
Open Elective		3
Total		29

Optional Courses
Students who wish to take advantage of the college transfer option or students whose schedules make it difficult to take certain classes may wish to substitute some courses in the General Education group. The following list indicates allowable substitutions.

MAT 121 College Algebra may substitute for MAT 770 and MAT 771 Applied Math I & II
ENG 102 Composition & Speech I may substitute for ENG 701 Communications I
ENG 103 Composition & Speech II may substitute for ENG 702 Communications II
PSY 111 Intro to Psychology may substitute for BUS 161 Human Relations

Transfer students may wish to consider using their course electives to complete math requirements for their transfer program choice. An example might include:

taking MAT 121 as a substitute for MAT 770 and MAT 771,
taking MAT 134 as their Math Elective,
taking MAT 210 Calculus I for their Open Elective.

This would take care of math requirements for certain programs in Industrial Technology at UNI.

North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
641-423-1264 or 1-888-GO NIACC
www.niacc.edu