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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Automation & Engineering Technology and enter the workforce. Students explore industries requiring automation, robotics, process control, electro-mechanical, and related troubleshooting skills. This AAS degree program focuses on preparing students for entry-level technician careers with hands-on interaction with devices and systems including electric motors and their controls, solenoids and relays, fluid power systems and controls, pumps and valves, PLCs, industrial robots, sensors and actuators, and other components. Career paths include electro-mechanical technician, robotics technician, automation technician, process and instrumentation technician, industrial maintenance technician, or quality assurance technician. Crossover skills may qualify students for avionics or manufacturing production technician positions.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MTE 105 | Safety Manufacturing Environment | 1 |
| MTE 106 | Print Reading for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MAC 101 | Introduction to Machine Shop | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 108 or higher, MAT 121 | 3-4 |
| ELT 106 | Fundamentals of DC/AC | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Semester Note: If the student cannot take all of the First Semester courses, they
should take the recommended math course, otherwise they will not be able to complete the program in 2 years.
Upon completion of MTE 105, MTE 106, MAC 101, MAT 108 or higher, and ELT 106, you should apply for the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
Semester Note: Upon completion of MTE 105, MTE 106, MAC 101, MATH (MAT 108
or higher, MAT 121), ELT 106 (semester 1) and ELT 254, ELT 252, EIC 168, MIL 101, MTE 238, and IMA 120 (semester 2), you should apply for
your Industrial Maintenance Certificate.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MTE 135 | Lean Six Sigma | 4 |
| ELT 258 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| HVA 235 | Specialty Refrigeration Units | 4 |
| EIC 230 | Instrument & Process Control II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: The Industrial Automation and Robotics Certificate cannot be started until the student has completed the Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GEN EDU | PHY 105 or higher | 4 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 121 or higher, ENG 131 | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ELT 268 | Robotics Technologies | 3 |
| ELT 267 | Introduction to Robotics | 1 |
| CAPSTONE | MTE 280/ELT 280 or MTE 289/ELT 289 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |