Automation and Electronic Systems Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students who have completed the Basic Electronics Certificate and who wish to earn a stackable Certificate in Automation & Electronic Systems. During the first semester students study Programmable Logic Controllers, microprocessors, solid state electronic devices, and radio frequency (RF) systems. During the second semester students concentrate on industrial robotics and automated manufacturing systems. This program prepares students for entry-level careers in automation and electronic systems.

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My Academic Plan: Full-Time Start/Part-Time Finish

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to completing your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester, schedule permitting. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Semester 1

EIC 1265	Solid State Devices & Circuits	4
ELT 2437	Vacuum & Power RF Systems	3
ELT 2358	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
ELT 2361 or ELT 2362	Microprocessors (ELT 2361) or Intro to Microcontrollers (ELT 2362)	3
MTE 2080 or ELT 2080 or MTE 2089	Internship (MTE 2080 or ELT 2080) or Capstone (MTE 2089)	1
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester 2

ELT 2368	Robotics Technologies	3
ELT 2367	Introduction to Robotics	1
Total Credit Hours:		4

Total Credit Hours: 18

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

The Automation and Electronic Systems Certificate (18 credits) cannot be started until the student has mastered competencies found in the Basic Electronics Certificate (30 credits).

Automation and Electronic Systems Certificate cohort begins in the Fall semester.