www.tstc.edu Computerized
control systems lie at the
foundation of almost every
manufacturing industry.
Through amazingly complex
structures of electronic and
mechanical hardware, computer
software, engineering controls
and more, instrumentation
technicians can monitor,
adjust and regulate virtually
every industrial process.
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www.tstc.edu Computerized
control systems lie at the
foundation of almost every
manufacturing industry.
Through amazingly complex
structures of electronic and
mechanical hardware, computer
software, engineering controls
and more, instrumentation
technicians can monitor,
adjust and regulate virtually
every industrial process. With
instrumentation, companies can
monitor chemical, physical and
environmental properties, as
well as the performance of
production lines.Because so
many industries rely on
instrumentation, skilled,
knowledgeable instrumentation
technicians enjoy exceptional
rewards in choice career
positions worldwide.Those with
the in-depth understanding
needed to design, install and
maintain these diverse
systems--like graduates of
TSTC Waco's Computerized
Control Systems
Specialization-- have
virtually unlimited earning
and advancement potential in
today's industry.The
Computerized Control Systems
(Instrumentation)
Specialization encompasses the
theory, operation, calibration
practices and design of
automated control systems.
TSTC's Electrical/Computerized
Control Systems & Robotics
(ECR) department offers the
coursework needed to lay a
solid foundation in basic
electrical and electronic
concepts, digital computers
and control systems. To
enhance these courses, the
program focuses on instruction
in laboratories supplied with
industry-standard equipment.
One laboratory, partially
funded with a grant from the
National Science Foundation,
allows for in-depth study of
micro-processor-related data
transfer and automatic
control, showcasing
applications in automated
networking with special
emphasis on Distributed
Process Control and Discrete
Component Manufacturing. ECR
graduates who specialize in
Computerized Control Systems
can look forward to excellent
career opportunities with
positions in: engineering and
design; installation and
calibration; maintenance,
testing and troubleshooting;
computer instrumentation and
robotic interfacing;
networking; sales; and
electrical construction.
Titles include application
instrument engineer,
automation specialist,
computer instrumentation
interface technician, control
system technician, engineering
technician, networking system
specialist and more.Fuel Cell
Technology... A specialization
of Electrical / Computerized
Control Systems & Robotics at
Texas State Technical
College.There has been a lot
of concern in recent years
about reducing environmental
pollution by powering
electrical systems more
efficiently. Fuel cell
technology seems to be a
'major player' in addressing
many of these concerns, since
fuel cells produce high
quality electrical power,
usable heat, and pure water
while producing only trace
amounts of pollutants. This is
because the fuel cell energy
conversion is chemical, rather
than 'burning' traditional
fuels like natural gas, LPG,
diesel, gasoline and
coal.There are many uses for
fuel cells â?? right now, all
of the major automakers are
working to commercialize a
fuel cell car. Fuel cells are
powering buses, boats, trains,
planes, scooters and even
bicycles.There are fuel
cell-powered vending machines,
vacuum cleaners and highway
road signs. Miniature fuel
cells for cellular phones,
laptop computers and portable
electronics are on their way
to market. Hospitals, credit
card centers, police stations
and banks are all using large
fuel cells to provide power to
their facilities. Wastewater
treatment plants and landfills
are beginning to use fuel
cells to convert the methane
gas they produce into
electricity. The possibilities
are endless.The new Fuel Cell
Technology curriculum at TSTC
Waco is designed to train
diversified technicians and
concentrates on the most
widely used fuel cell types,
applications and renewable
energy sources. The program
prepares graduates with a
strong background in
electrical power systems,
instrumentation processes, and
mechanical skills, along with
the necessary academic
studies. As is the case with
all TSTC technical programs,
comprehensive lectures are
reinforced by intense,
practical 'hands-on'
laboratory training and
experience. Graduates of the
Fuel Cell Technology program
at TSTC Waco will enter the
market place with strong
training and education in
electronics and
electrical/computerized
control systems
(instrumentation). Specific
fuel cells qualifications and
background will include basic
fuel cell installations,
troubleshooting and repair and
proactive maintenance.Fuel
Cell Technology graduates
qualify for entry-level
positions with companies
providing fuel cell and fuel
cell systems power for
large-scale building complexes
(hospitals and nursing homes,
hotels, office buildings,
schools, utility power plants,
airport terminals, etc.);
residential (providing support
or backup power to the
electrical power distribution
grids) and transportation
(cars, buses, airplanes, golf
carts, wheelchairs,
etc.)However, as the demand
for fuel cells increases over
the next three to five years,
graduates will have their
choice of career
specializations in fields such
as miniature fuel cells for
laptop and tablet computers,
palm pilots, cell phones,
pagers, video recorders and
digital cameras, power tools,
hearing aids, smoke detectors,
and building and auto
security.Another very
important application for fuel
cells will include the
security and assured
availability of our national
energy resources. U.S.
dependence on fossil fuels
today is higher than it has
ever beenâ??and worldwide
reserves are both diminishing
and subject to political
events and circumstances. If
twenty percent of American
autos used fuel cells, oil
imports could be reduced by
1.5 million barrels every day
. Furthermore, since air
pollution continues to be a
major health and environmental
concern in the U.S. , the
clean, efficient power
generated by fuel cells and
fuel cell systems will play a
major role in reducing fossil
fuel emissions into the
environment. Robotic Systems
Technology... A specialization
of Electrical / Computerized
Control Systems & Robotics at
Texas State Technical
College.The manufacturing
world continues to create and
implement new applications for
automated technology in more
industries every day. With
that expansion the need for
talented, skilled robotic
technicians continues to grow.
Technicians with the in-depth
understanding required to
design, install and maintain
today's diverse Robotic
systems have almost unlimited
earning and advancement
potential. The Robotic Systems
Specialization at Texas State
Technical College Waco offers
the education and hands-on
laboratory training to prepare
individuals for this exploding
career field.The
Electrical/Computerized
Control Systems & Robotics
(ECR) program covers several
areas of studyâ??from the
distribution of electricity to
an assortment of applications
using computers, smart
transmitters, fiber optics,
programmable logic controllers
(PLCs), field buses, robotics
and more. ECR graduates who
specialize in Robotic Systems
can look toward an array of
exciting career opportunities
with titles such as automation
technician, computer and
robotic interface technician,
field service representative,
PLC programmer, motion system
programmer, system integrator,
technical sales representative
and vision system technician.

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