Automation Engineering Technology Diploma (D40120)

The Automation Engineering Technology program is 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

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

ATR 112Intro to Automation
2
3

3

ATR 211Robot Programming
2
3

3

ATR 215Sensors and Transducers
2
3

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

EGR 131Intro to Electronics Tech
1
2

2

ELC 117Motors and Controls
2
6

4

ELC 128Intro to PLC
2
3

3

ELC 131Circuit Analysis I
3
3

4

ELC 133Circuit Analysis II
3
3

4

ISC 112Industrial Safety
2
0

2

Total Major Hours: 32

General Education Courses

Communications: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 110Introduction to Communication
3
0

3

COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3

COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I
2
2

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
2
2

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I
3
2

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
3
2

4

MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry
3
2

4

MAT 263Brief Calculus
3
2

4

MAT 271Calculus I
3
2

4

MAT 272Calculus II
3
2

4

PHY 121Applied Physics I
3
2

4

Total General Education Hours: 6-7

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38-39

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

ATR 112Intro to Automation
2
3

3

ATR 215Sensors and Transducers
2
3

3

EGR 131Intro to Electronics Tech
1
2

2

ELC 128Intro to PLC
2
3

3

ELC 131Circuit Analysis I
3
3

4

Total Credit Hours:
10
16
16

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ATR 211Robot Programming
2
3

3

ELC 117Motors and Controls
2
6

4

ELC 133Circuit Analysis II
3
3

4

ISC 112Industrial Safety
2
0

2

Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course*
2-3
2

3-4

Total Credit Hours:
11-12
14
16-17

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

Communications Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
5
2
6

*See "Course and Hour Requirements"

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38-39

DiplomaCollege Transfer
Yes
No