Gulf Coast State College | Engineering Technology - Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Option, A.S.

DO YOU WANt To BUILD A ROBOT?

It’s not science fiction anymore—you will learn and develop skills to make your aspirations a reality.

The Automation & Advanced Manufacturing track specializes in automation, robotics, and process control with emphasis on computer-controlled systems for industrial manufacturing, system integration, instrumentation, simulation, and animatronics. As a student in the program, you will develop skills used for careers ranging from manufacturing to theme park industries, military applications to water filtration and purification plants, and much more.

The 18 credit hour technical core classes are aligned with the standards of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council. MSSC standards define the knowledge, skills, and performance needed for positions in manufacturing. After completing the technical core and General Education requirements, students are eligible to take the exam for MSSC Production Technician Certificate.

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Contact the Advisor

Melanie Boyd
Instructional Coordinator, Engineering Technology
850-769-1551 extension 4051
mboyd@gulfcoast.edu

Who is eligible for the Engineering Technology - Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Option, A.S. program?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR degree?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

How do I apply to ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - AUTOMATION & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING OPTION - A.S. program?

To apply, you’ll need to complete the Apply now Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR MY CLASSES?

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships?

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

2020-2021 Catalog 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
See General Education Requirement		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		2
#ETI1949, Manufacturing Internship		1
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

• General Education Core.

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

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

= Career Certificate course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

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