Instrumentation Technology-CT
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Instrumentation Technology
Professional Skills and Career Paths
Mining instrumentation technician, water treatment instrumentation technician, pharmaceutical
instrumentation technician, elevator instrumentation technician, food processing instrumentation
technician, manufacturing instrumentation technician, power generator instrumentation
technician, process control systems technician, process automation technician.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Certificate of Achievement in Instrumentation Technology provides students with
the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for careers in instrumentation systems
and process automation. Developed with input from industry leaders, this program prepares
students for success in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and government operations.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Measurement & Control in Industry – Understand how measurement and control systems improve industrial processes.
- Interpret Measurement Terminology – Learn the key terms related to measurement and control technologies in industry.
- Evaluate Measurement Devices – Compare and choose the right tools for measuring temperature, pressure, level, flow, and other parameters.
- Feedback Control Loops – Understand how feedback control loops work and how they automate processes.
- Apply ISA Standards – Use ISA standards to read symbols, documents, and specs related to instrumentation and control systems.
- Operate Measurement Devices – Set up, calibrate, and use measurement devices properly.
- Install and Maintain Pneumatic Instruments – Install, calibrate, and maintain pneumatic instruments following guidelines.
- Build and Tune Control Loops – Set up and adjust control loops using PID (Proportional-Integral- Derivative) principles to improve system performance.
- Calibrate Transmitters – Calibrate pressure and temperature transmitters to ensure accurate measurements.
- Promote Workplace Safety – Follow safety rules to maintain a safe work environment when working with instrumentation and control systems.
The following one-year program leads to a certificate in Instrumentation Technology.
Prerequisite: AAS or Certification in Electrical Systems Technology (or equivalency,
based upon instructor approval). If students enter the program with appropriate technical
skills but lack an official AAS or CA from an accredited institution, they will be
required to complete one course in each of the following three areas:
- MATH 116, 116E
- BUS 110, PSY 208, or MGT 283
- COM 113 or ENG 100, 101, 107, or 108, determined by placement testing.
Non-traditional credit or credit by examination may be possible. See an advisor for
more information.
Formal admission to this program is required.
For more information about any School of Industrial Technology and Workplace Development
programs, contact 775-327-2167.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 107 | Tech Communications I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 108 | Tech Communications II | 3 Credits |
| COM 113 | Fund Speech Communication | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 116 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 116E | Technical Mathematics Expanded | 3-5 Credits |
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Human Relations (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Human Relations Employmnt | 1-3 Credits |
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
| MGT 283 | Intro Human Resource Mgt | 3 Credits |
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
Entrepreneurship or Small Business Management Requirement (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 102 | Intro to Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits |
| MGT 103 | Intro to Sm Business Mgt | 3 Credits |
Instrumentation Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EIT 233 | Intro to Instrumentation | 3-4 Credits |
| EIT 240 | Adv Topics in Instrument | 2 Credits |
| EIT 315 | Pres/Lev/Flw Measurement | 4 Credits |
| EIT 323 | Installation and Configuration | 3 Credits |
| EIT 333 | Prcss & Instrmnt Diagram | 3 Credits |
| EIT 336 | Control Valves/Regulators | 4 Credits |
| EIT 348 | Temp Measure & Control | 3 Credits |
| EIT 368 | Measurement Sys Analysis | 2 Credits |
| EIT 437 | Intro to Control Systems | 3 Credits |
| EIT 468 | Advanced Control Systems | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EIT 233 | 4 |
| EIT 315 | 4 |
| EIT 323 | 3 |
| EIT 333 | 3 |
| EIT 368 | 2 |
| English/Communications* | 3-5` |
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 22-27 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EIT 240 | 2 |
| EIT 336 | 4 |
| EIT 348 | 3 |
| EIT 437 | 3 |
| EIT 468 | 3 |
| BUS 102 or MGT 103 | 3 |
| Human Relations* | 1-3 |
| TOTAL | 19-21 |
*Choose with advisor