Automation and Robotics | A.A.S.

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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	C	►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 2.
EGR 225S Hydraulics and Pneumatics	3
ELT 110S Circuits I	3
ELT 131S Industrial Controls	3
ELT 151S Programmable Logic Controllers	3
Math Elective ¹	3
Credit Hours	16
¹To be chosen from any college-level math course.

Semester 2

EGR 110S Print Reading and Sketching	2	►Apply for summer internship early in Semester 2. ►Advisor evaluates student’s eligibility to graduate with Automation and Robotics Certificate.
ELT 210S Circuits II	3
ELT 233S Servo Systems and Robotics	3
ELT 251S Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers	3
MFG 114S Survey of Manufacturing Processes	4
Credit Hours	15

Semester 3 [Summer]

	ENG 121S Composition I	3
	EGR 250S Engineering Technology Capstone Project OR	3
	EGR 291L Internship Experience AND	2
	EGR 291R Internship Seminar	1
	Credit Hours	6

Semester 4

COM 121S Introduction to Communication	3	►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 4.
EGR 240S Analytical Troubleshooting	3
ELT 121S Electronic Devices	3
ENG 125S Technical Writing	3
Credit Hours	12

Semester 5