Robotics and Automation Technology AAS - Academic Plan

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Total Credits = 61-62

The Robotics and Automation Technology program encompasses an aspect of engineering that focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of products and processes integrating mechanical, electrical, and programmable engineering technologies to complete a number of jobs in the advanced manufacturing field. The diverse program is built in collaboration with multiple industries in the field of advanced manufacturing in quest of workers with the skills and training essential in the field. The curriculum is built on a partnership with the Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute (PMMI) to prepare students for PMMI certification.

Program Outcomes

Install and operate instrumentation and process control devices across the spectrum of industries.
Use quality and safety standards necessary for the operating , maintaining and repairing of automated equipment.
Program, configure, troubleshoot and repair automated industrial equipment for machining, assembly, chemical processing and logistics distribution.
Diagose root problems to maintain the production flow.
Communicate effectively and appropriate with team members.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course	Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1	Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics or higher	Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1 OR PHY 1111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I: With Lab: GT-SC1 OR PHY 2111 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1	Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math Prerequisite: MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 Prerequisite: MAT 2410 - Calculus I: GT-MA1
ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC	Corequisite: MAT 1140 - Career Math or higher
ELT 2254 - Industrial Wiring	Prerequisite: ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC or EIC 1201 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity
ELT 2252 - Motors & Controls	Prerequisite: ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC or EIC 1201 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity
ELT 2455 - Fluid Power	Prerequisite: ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC or EIC 1201 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity
ELT 2367 - Introduction to Robotics	Prerequisite: ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC or EIC 1201 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity
ELT 2348 - Automation Control Circuits	Prerequisite: ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC or EIC 1201 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity
ELT 2358 - Programmable Logic Controllers	Prerequisites: ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC or EIC 1201 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity and ELT 2252 - Motors & Controls
IMA 1500 - Industrial Rotating Equipment	Prerequisite: PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1
ELT 2368 - Robotics Technologies	Prerequisite: ELT 2358 - Programmable Logic Controllers
ELT 2359 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers	Prerequisite: ELT 2358 - Programmable Logic Controllers

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)

Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)

Year 1 - Fall

EIC 1001 - Electrical Print Reading 4 credits
ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC 4 Credits
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics 4 Credits

Year 1 - Spring

BUS 1021 - Basic Workplace Skills 1 credit
ELT 2254 - Industrial Wiring 3 credits
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
OR
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
OR
PHY 1111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I: With Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
OR
PHY 2111 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits

Year 2 - Fall

CAD 2455 - Solidworks/Mechanical 3 Credits
ELT 2367 - Introduction to Robotics 1 credit
OSH 1300 - 10-HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance 1 credit

Restricted Elective

Choose 2 of 3 Courses:
CAD 2660 - 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing 3 Credits
MTE 1220 - Lean Manufacturing Practices and Processes 3 credits
PRO 2800 - Quality in Process Technology 3 credits

Year 2 - Spring

ELT 2455 - Fluid Power 3 credits
ELT 2252 - Motors & Controls 3 credits
ELT 2368 - Robotics Technologies 3 credits

Year 3 - Fall

ELT 2358 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits
IMA 1500 - Industrial Rotating Equipment 3 credits
PHI 1013 - Logic: GT-AH3 3 Credits

Year 3 - Spring

ELT 2348 - Automation Control Circuits 3 credits
ELT 2359 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 credits
ELT 2080 - Internship 3 credits

Notes

*This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of the appropriate college-readiness course.
†OSH 1300 is only available online.
AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
Course availability is subject to change.
Refer to 2023/2024 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.
To meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.