Automation Engineering Technology Diploma (D40120)
A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify, and maintain automated systems. Includes instruction in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; and applications to specific industrial tasks. The graduates of this curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware and software, electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical devices in their automation systems.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select One
Total Major Hours: 30-32
General Education Courses
Communications: Select One
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| | (MAT 171 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 6-7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-39
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ATR 215 | Sensors and Transducers |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| EGR 131 | Intro to Electronics Tech |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ELC 128 | Intro to PLC |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ELC 138 | DC Circuit Analysis |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
16
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| ATR 211 | Robot Programming |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| EGR 111 | Engineer Comp and Careers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 139 | AC Circuit Analysis |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-2
|
6-20
| 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9-11
|
14-28
| 14-16 |
Summer Term
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5-6
|
2
| 6-7 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-39
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|