Engineering Technology - Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Option, A.S.

 

 

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Program Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
Humanities Area		3
Visual and Performing Arts	See General Education Requirement
Philosophy/Religion	See General Education Requirement
Literature	See General Education Requirement
Mathematics Area
•+*MAC1105, College Algebra		3
Natural Sciences Area
•PHY1020, Basic Concepts of Physics		3
Social Sciences Area
Behavioral Sciences	See General Education Requirement	3
Major Courses
Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Option.  This track specializes in automation, robotics, and process control with emphasis on computer-controlled systems for industrial manufacturing, system integration, instrumentation, simulation, and animatronics. The program skills used for careers in manufacturing, theme park industries, military applications, water filtration and purification plants, and much more. Graduates are prepared to work as controls engineers, system integrators, robotic technicians, industrial programmers, process control engineers, field service technicians, simulation technicians, industrial sales engineers, and industrial maintenance technicians.
#EET1084C, Introduction to Electronics		3
#ETD1320C, Introduction to CAD		3
#ETI1701, Industrial Safety		3
#ETI2110, Intro to Quality Assurance		3
#ETI1420, Manufacturing Process		3
#ETI2001C, Applied Mechanics		3
+#ETS2542C, Programmable Logic Controllers		3
+#ETS2535C, Process Control & Instrumentation		3
+#ETS2700C, Electro-Hydraulics & Pneumatics		3
+ETS2606C, Robotics		3
+#ETS2511C, Motor and Motion Control		3
+#ETS2680C, Mechatronics I		3
+#ETS2681C, Mechatronics II		3
+#ETI2622, Concepts of Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing		3
ETS2931, Special Projects in Computer Integrated Manufacturing		3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies only to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

 

 

 

WHAT ARE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR YOUR Engineering Technology - Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Option, A.S.?

• Design, program and troubleshoot programs for computers, PLC’s, robots and other industrial software.
• Utilize electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and communication skills to diagnose, repair, test, and return to service failed components.
• Describe the hazards associated with automated machines and determine appropriate safety methods for working around computer controlled machinery.
• Teamwork – Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
• Identify and Solve Problems – Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined technical problems.
• Communication – Apply written, oral and graphical communication skill in both technical and non-technical environments; identify and use appropriate tech literature.
• Lifelong learning – Understand the need for , and engagement in, self-directed continuing professional development
• Professional/Ethical/Diversity – Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
• Quality, Continuous Improvement – Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.