2024-2025 Catalog

Automation & Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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 Academic Advisor.

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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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this degree you will be able to:
 1.  Maintain, install, modify, and troubleshoot industrial control circuits and automated systems
 2.  Program and integrate industrial robots into a manufacturing workflow
 3.  Install and troubleshoot automated systems that include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
 4.  Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors, actuators, valves, controllers, and displays in applications controlling process variables such as temperature, level, flow, and pressure
 5.  Wire industrial motors and associated control circuits, including variable-frequency drives
 6.  Install, modify, and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power systems and their controls
 7.  Maintain, install, and troubleshoot mechanical power transmission systems, including alignment, lubrication, and vibration analysis of gear, belt, and chain-driven components
 8.  Read and interpret prints used in the manufacturing, process control, and electrical industries, including assembly drawings, P&ID diagrams, and ladder logic schematics
 9.  Properly and safely use hand tools and electrical test equipment in the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electro-mechanical, process control, and robotics systems and related instrumentation
10.  Safely participate in the installation and maintenance of industrial refrigeration systems
11.  Perform and document routine maintenance of industrial equipment and systems
12.  Work safely and professionally in a diverse, cross-functional team environment in an industrial setting

First Semester

MTE1102Safety Manufacturing Environment

1

MTE1100Print Reading for Manufacturing

3

MAC1001Introduction to Machine Shop

3

MATHMAT 1150/1340/1420/1400/1440/2410 or Higher

3

ELT1206Fundamentals of DC/AC

4

Total Credit Hours:14

Semester Note: ELT 1206 is offered in fall semesters.

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 1102, MTE 1100, MAC 1001, MAT 1150 or higher, and ELT 1206, you should apply for the Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate.

Second Semester

ELT2254Industrial Wiring

3

ELT2252Motors and Controls

3

GENEDUCOM 1150/1250 or MTE 1110

3

EIC1271Maintenance Management

1

MIL1001Lifting Devices

1

MTE2320Fluid Power Control

3

IMA1500Industrial Rotating Equipment

3

Total Credit Hours:17
Semester Note: Upon completion of MTE 1102, MTE 1100, MAC 1001, MATH (MAT 1150 or higher), ELT 1206 (semester 1) and ELT 2254, ELT 2252, EIC 1271, MIL 1001, MTE 2320, and IMA 1500 (semester 2), you should apply for your Industrial Maintenance Certificate.

Third Semester

MTE2220Lean Six Sigma

4

ELT2358Programmable Logic Controllers

3

HVA2035Specialty Refrigeration Units

4

EIC2330Instrument & Process Control II

4

Total Credit Hours:15
Semester Note: The Industrial Automation and Robotics Certificate cannot be started until you have completed the Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate.

Fourth Semester

PHYSICSConceptual Physics w/Lab (PHY 1105) or Higher

4

ENGLISHComposition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)

3

CIS1018Introduction to PC Applications

3

ELT2368Robotics Technologies

3

ELT2367Introduction to Robotics

1

CAPSTONEInternship (MTE/ELT 2080) or Capstone (MTE 2089)

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester Note: Upon completion of MTE 2220, ELT 2358, HVA 2035, EIC 2330 (semester 3) and ELT 2368 and ELT 2367 (semester 4), you should apply for your Industrial Automation and Robotics Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 61

Important Program Notes:

Automation & Engineering Technology cohort begins in the Fall semester.

If you take MAT 1150 or more credits in mathematics than are listed, it will increase the total credits for the degree

You must complete a minimum of 61 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.