Academic Programs
Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
Not Taking Applications - See Mechatronics, A.A.S.
| Locations: Granite Falls and Worthington. |
Links to: Faculty/Program website |
Industrial technology is a career for technical professionals designed to make industrial environments operate efficiently and with the highest quality using the latest equipment and manufacturing technologies. The industrial technology field has a variety of career options and employs professionals with expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| CMAE 1514 |
Safety Awareness | 2 |
| CMAE 1518 |
Manufacturing Process & Production | 2 |
| CMAE 1522 |
Quality Practices | 2 |
| FLPW 1103 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| FLPW 1105 | Hydraulic Lab | 3 |
| FLPW 1110 | Fluid Power Calculations | 2 |
| FLPW 1115 | Auto CAD | 2 |
| FLPW 1120 | Pneumatic Theory | 3 |
| FLPW 1131 | Pneumatic Lab | 1 |
| Programmable Logic Controls | 3 | |
| Mechanical Power Transmission | 2 | |
| Electrical Controls I | 2 | |
| INDT 1135 | Electrical Controls II | 3 |
| INDT 2120 | Automated Systems | 5 |
| INDT 2125 | Motion Control | 3 |
| MATH 1107 | Concepts in Math | 3 |
| RNEW 1160 | Instrumentation & Control | 3 |
| RNEW 2165 | Instrumentation & Control Lab | 1 |
| WELD 1100 | Welding Fundamentals | 2 |
| General Education | 13 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
Updated: si 6/7/18
Academic Programs
Industrial Technology II, Diploma
Not Taking Applications - See Mechatronics, Diploma
| Locations: Granite Falls and Worthington. |
Links to: Faculty/Program website |
Industrial technology is a career for technical professionals designed to make industrial environments operate efficiently and with the highest quality using the latest equipment and manufacturing technologies. The industrial technology field has a variety of career options and employs professionals with expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| Safety Awareness | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Process & Production | 2 | |
| Quality Practices | 2 | |
| FLPW 1103 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| FLPW 1105 | Hydraulics Lab | 3 |
| FLPW 1110 | Fluid Power Calculations | 2 |
| FLPW 1115 | Auto CAD | 2 |
| FLPW 1120 | Pneumatic Theory | 3 |
| FLPW 1131 | Pneumatic Lab | 3 |
| Programmable Logic Controls | 3 | |
| Mechanical Power Transmission | 2 | |
| Electrical Controls I | 2 | |
| INDT 1135 | Electrical Controls II | 3 |
| INDT 2120 | Automated Systems | 5 |
| Motion Control | 3 | |
| RNEW 1160 | Instrumentation & Control | 3 |
| RNEW 2165 | Instrumentation & Control Lab | 1 |
| WELD 1100 | Welding Fundamentals | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 44 |
Notes:
Updated: si 6/7/18
Academic Programs
Mechatronics, Certificate
| Locations: Worthington. |
Links to: Faculty/Program website |
Industrial technology is a career for technical professionals designed to make industrial environments operate efficiently and with the highest quality using the latest equipment and manufacturing technologies. The industrial technology field has a variety of career options and employs professionals with expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| MECH 1103 | Basic Hydraulics | 3 |
| MECH 1105 | Hydraulics Lab | 3 |
| Fluid Power Calculations | 2 | |
| MECH 1115 | Computer Aided Design | 2 |
| Electrical Controls I | 2 | |
| MECH 1135 | Electrical Controls II | 3 |
| Credits Fall-Year 1 | 15 | |
| Spring - Year 1 | ||
| MECH 1102 | Mechanical Power Transmission | 2 |
| MECH 1120 | Pneumatic Theory | 3 |
| MECH 1131 | Pneumatic Lab | 1 |
| Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 | |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 11 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 24 |
Notes:
Updated: pp 5/25/2022
Academic Programs
Welding, Certificate
|
Locations: Granite Falls, and Jackson |
Links to: Faculty/Program website |
The Welding Certificate is a one semester program providing technical knowledge and hands-on welding skills for Shield Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Plasma and Oxy-Fuel cutting processes. Students will learn to recognize welding symbols, read and interpret welding blueprints, and practice weld shop safety protocols. Welds will be made to industry standards using the American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Code. Upon completion students are prepared for an entry level welding position in advanced manufacturing, production, maintenance and repair, and construction.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| WELD 1190 | Welding Principles | 3 |
| WELD 1200 | Blue Print Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 1210 | Oxy-fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting | 2 |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 3 | |
| WELD 1230 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 1260 | Metallurgy & Materials | 2 |
| Total Credits |
16 | |
This Certificate program is currently offered on the Granite Falls and Jackson campuses beginning Spring 2021, please see your Campus Advisor to register. The Certificate may also be available through our Customized Training Department for specialized offerings on alternate schedules for cohort groups of students. For more information please connect with Roxanne Hayenga by email roxanne.hayenga@mnwest.edu or by phone 507-372-3468.
Notes:
Updated: pp 10/5/2023
