Automation and Robotics | A.A.S. | Part-Time

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The Automation and Robotics program prepares students for design, interface, installation and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. Emphasis is on electronics, electrical controls, motors, programmable logic controllers, servo systems, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics and mechanical systems. Students will integrate electronics and electrical controls with mechanical systems and programmable controllers and explore alternative trade-offs in the process of problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Some possible careers include ►
industrial controls technicians and engineers, electronics installation and repair specialists, automation specialists, maintenance systems technicians, PLC programmers, robotics technicians and applications engineers

Program Outcomes ►
The student will
►demonstrate proficiency with electrical and electronic components and circuits;
►demonstrate applications of electronics and electrical components to industrial controls design;
►develop controls design techniques using the latest technology;
►demonstrate application of accepted industry safety practices;
►demonstrate problem-solving skills and troubleshooting techniques in electrical controls;
►demonstrate written and oral communication skills;
►explain ethical considerations involved in controls design; and
►apply effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Semester 1

EGR 100S Introduction to Engineering	1		►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 2.
ELT 131S Industrial Controls	3	C
ELT 151S Programmable Logic Controllers	3
Credit Hours	7

Semester 2

	ELT 251S Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers	3
	MFG 114S Survey of Manufacturing Processes	4
	Credit Hours	7

Semester 3 [Summer]

	EGR 110S Print Reading and Sketching	3
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 4

ELT 110S Circuits I	3	C
Math Elective ¹	3
Credit Hours	6
¹To be chosen from any college-level math course.

Semester 5

ELT 210S Circuits II	3	►Advisor evaluates student’s eligibility to graduate with Automation and Robotics Certificate.
ELT 233S Servo Systems and Robotics	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 6 [Summer]

	ENG 121S Composition I	3
	Credit Hours	3

Semester 7

EGR 225S Hydraulics and Pneumatics	3	.
ELT 121S Electronic Devices	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 8

EGR 240S Analytical Troubleshooting	3	►Apply for summer internship early in Semester 8.
ELT 141S Digital Electronics	3
Credit Hours	6

Semester 9 [Summer]

	CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3
	EGR 250S Engineering Technology Capstone Project OR	3
	EGR 291L Internship Experience AND
	EGR 291R Internship Seminar
	Credit Hours	6

Semester 10

	COM 121S Introduction to Communication	3
	MGT 223S Project Management	3
	Credit Hours	6

Semester 11

Humanities Elective ¹	3	►Submit graduation application. ►Meet with transfer institution advisor, if applicable.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective ¹	3
Credit Hours	6
¹Refer to the AAS general education requirements.