Instrumentation and Control Technology

Certificate and AAS in Instrumentation & Control Technology

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Overview

The courses in EPCE and Bismarck State College’s online Instrumentation & Control Technology program are:

  • Asynchronous to accommodate personal and professional schedules.
  • Offered as 8 or 16 week classes. New students are admitted to begin the technical courses during the fall semester only. If a student wants to begin spring or summer, required general education could be taken.

The technical courses in this online program can count towards an Associate’s of Applied Science Degree, Certificate in Instrumentation & Control Technology or Certificate of in Electronics (ELEC).

ICTL Labs are not required for certificate.

Credits from this program may be applied to BSC’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS) in Energy Management, offered entirely online.

Course Information

  • ELEC 100/100L Direct Current Analysis/Lab
  • ELEC 118/118L Solid State devices I/Lab
  • ELEC 114/114L Digital Electronics I/Lab
  • ELEC 130/130L Active Devices/Lab
  • ELEC 120/120L AC Analysis/Lab
  • ELEC 115/115L Digital Electronics II/Lab
  • ICTL 205/205L Mechanical Practices/Lab
  • ICTL 215/215L Instrument Drawings & Documentation/Lab
  • ICTL 225/225L Input and Output Devices/Lab
  • ICTL 235/235L Motors & Controllers/Lab
  • ICTL 245/245L Controls/Lab
  • ICTL 255/255L Automation Overview/Lab
  • 1st Semester Courses – Fall semesters only

    ELEC 100 Direct Current Analysis – 4 credits
    The study of the concepts of current, voltage and resistance through problem solving and schematic drawings as they apply to DC circuits analysis. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of, the associated lab is required.

    ELEC 100L Direct Current Analysis Lab – 1 credit
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of the associated lecture is required.

    ELEC 118 Solid State Devices – 4 credits
    The study of semiconductor physics, fundamentals of semiconductors, power supplies, transistors, characteristics of biasing circuits, amplifier properties, and FET characteristics and applications.  Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of, the associated lab is required.

    ELEC 118L Solid State Devices Lab – 1 credit
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of the associated lecture is required.

    ELEC 114 Digital Electronics I – 3 – credits
    The study of number systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and combination logic circuits.  Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of, the associated lab is required

    ELEC 114L Digital Electronics I Lab – 1 credit
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of the associated lecture is required.

    2nd Semester Courses – Spring semesters only

    ELEC 130 Active Devices – 4 credits
    Prerequisites: ELEC 100, 100L, 114, 114L, 118, and 118L or equivalent and approval of instructor.
    The study of various electronic devices and circuitry including; Thyristors, Operational Amplifiers, and Regulated Power Supplies. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of, the associated lab is required.

    ELEC 130L Active Devices Lab – 1 credit
    The lab portion of the course a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory, presented in class. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of the associated lecture is required.

    ELEC 120 AC Analysis – 4 credits
    Prerequisites: ELEC 100, 100L, 114, 114L, 118, and 118L or equivalent and approval of instructor.
    The study of dB, complex numbers, RC, RI and RLC circuits, resonance, and passive and active filters. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of, the associated lab is required.

    ELEC 120L AC Analysis Lab – 1 credit
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory, presented in class. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of the associated lecture is required.

    ELEC 115 Digital Electronics II – 3 credits
    Prerequisites: ELEC 100, 100L, 114, 114L, 118, and 118L or equivalent and approval of instructor.
    The study of arithmetic circuits, code converters, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, multivibrators, and flip-flops. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of,  the associated lab is required.

    ELEC 115L Digital Electronics II Lab – 1 credit
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provide hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. Concurrent registration in, or previous successful completion of the associated lecture is required.

    3rd Semester – Fall semesters only

    ICTL 205 Mechanical Practices – 4 credits
    Prerequisite: Completion of first year Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Program or departmental approval.
    This course covers the types of bolts and their ratings, properties of materials, pipe sizes and threads, types of tubing/application, hoses and their fittings, tubing bending, gaskets and O rings. Other topics include instrument installation, compression fittings, introduction to conduit bending and proper use of conduit fittings and flex conduit.

    ICTL 205L Mechanical Practices Lab – 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Completion of first year Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Program.
    Co-requisite: ICTL 205 or equivalent and departmental approval.
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. This lab is only available on campus.

    ICTL 215 Instrument Drawings and Documentation – 4 credits
    Prerequisite: Completion of first year Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Program or departmental approval.
    Topics covered in this course include plant terminology, piping and industrial diagrams (P&ID), electrical and wiring diagrams, graphs, charts, documentation of settings and records keeping, calibration practices and standards, flow, pressure, position, level, temperature and analytical measurements. The use and care of test equipment is also covered.

    ICTL 215L Instrument Drawings and Documentation Lab – 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Completion of first year Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Program.
    Co-requisite: ICTL 215 or equivalent and departmental approval.
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. This lab is only available on campus.

    ICTL 225 Input and Output Devices – 4 credits
    Prerequisite: Completion of first year Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Program or departmental approval.
    In this course students will study measurement sensors such as proximity sensors and switches, motion detectors, analog and smart transmitters, and temperature devices. Other topics include valves and their types, valve positioners, current to pneumatic (I/P) converters, electric drives and motor starters, dampers and linkages.

    ICTL 225L Input and Output Devices Lab – 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Completion of first year Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Program.
    Co-requisite: ICTL 225 or equivalent and departmental approval.
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. This lab is only available on campus.

    4th Semester – Spring semesters only

    ICTL 235 Motors and Controllers – 4 credits
    Prerequisite: Completion of the third semester of the I&C program or departmental approval.
    Topics of study include types of AC and DC motors, stepper motors, motor theory, types of motor controls, three phase power, Y and delta configurations, variable speed drives (variable frequency and variable DC), motor and other electrical equipment protection (breakers and overloads).

    ICTL 235L Motors and Controllers Lab -1 credit
    Prerequisite: Completion of the third semester of the I&C program or departmental approval.
    Co-requisite: ICTL 235 or equivalent and departmental approval.
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. This lab is only available on campus.

    ICTL 245 Controls – 4 credits
    Prerequisite: Completion of the third semester of the I&C program or departmental approval.
    The student will gain a basic understanding of major components of the following types of controllers: programmable logic controllers (PLC), personal computers (PC), distributive control systems (DCS). Programming ladder logic, relay logic, function block control logic, relay logic, digital communications, networking, common and typical controller I/O types will be studied.

    ICTL 245L Controls Lab – 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Completion of the third semester of the I&C program or departmental approval.
    Co-requisite: ICTL 245 or equivalent and departmental approval.
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class.This lab is only available on campus.

    ICTL 255 Automation Overview – 4 credits
    Prerequisite: Completion of the third semester of the I&C program or departmental approval.
    Students will learn to demonstrate a process control loop by building, commissioning, troubleshooting and operating a simulated control loop using interlocking logic and control processor algorithms including proportions, integral and derivative (PID) and loop tuning. Students will participate in tours of different facilities such as power plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities, coal gasification plant and food processing plants.

    ICTL 255L Automation Overview Lab – 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Completion of the third semester of the I&C program or instructor’s approval.
    Co-requisite: ICTL 255 or equivalent and departmental approval.
    The lab portion of the course is a lab/lecture, which provides hands-on verification of the theory presented in class. This lab is only available on campus.

Option Required Course General Education Credits # of years
  Certificate of Completion in   Electronics  (ELEC) ELEC Theory & labs    None    1
  Certificate in I&C ELEC Theory & labs

I&C theory

   4
(2 courses)*
   2
  Associate in
Applied Science
ELEC Theory & labs
I&C Theory & labs
   15
(5 courses)
   2

*ideal for industry-employed students

AAS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Associate of Applied Science degree requires 74 credit hours.

  • Technical Program: Credit Hours 58
  • General Education: Credit Hours 16

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

The Instrumentation & Control Technology Program Certificate requires 56 credit hours.

  • Technical Program: Credit Hours    52
  • General Education: Credit Hours   4

Semester 2

Digital Electronics II
Catalog # ELEC 115
Class # 11271
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

Digital Electronics II Lab
Catalog # ELEC 115L
Class # 11272
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

AC Analysis
Catalog # ELEC 120
Class # 11260
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

AC Analysis Lab
Catalog # ELEC 120L
Class # 11273
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

Active Lab Devices
Catalog # ELEC 130
Class # 11530
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

Active Lab Devices Lab
Catalog # ELEC 130L
Class # 11274
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

Semester 4

Motors & Controllers
Catalog # ICTL 235
Class # 11028
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 3/5/2023
Credits: 4

Controls
Catalog # ICTL 245
Class # 11400
Dates: 1/09/2023 – 5/12/2023
Credits: 4

Automation Overview
Catalog # ICTL 255
Class # 11058
Dates: 3/6/2023 – 5/7/2023
Credits: 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a limited number of students will be accepted into the online program in August. New students begin their first semester of technical courses in the fall semester. Refer to the how to apply section of BSC’s website for information on how to apply for admission, placement requirements and instructions on how to complete your admission file as a degree seeking student. EPCE member tuition discounts still apply.

An interview is required prior to acceptance into the program.

Bismarck State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Visit the accreditation page for more details.

All courses are delivered asynchronous and offered 24/7.

The majority of courses are 3-5 weeks long.

Plan to spend approximately 15-20 hours a week working on a course.

You can start anytime during the year.

You choose your education journey. You can take an individual course, a certificate program or pursue a degree. If you are degree seeking, official transcripts will be required and placement tests may need to be completed. 

Visit the tuition page here. If you/your company is not an EPCE member, learn more about becoming an EPCE member company and or individual member.

Yes, you can receive college credit for a variety of approved previous learning accomplishments. Explore your options with the BSC advisor. 

Contact your Human Resources department to see if courses/programs qualify.  

To get started, you will need to complete the application process . The admissions process typically takes 1 – 3 weeks.

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Get in touch with Bismarck State’s program advisor.

Contact the National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE)
701-224-5651 • 800-852-5685
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