Automation Engineering Technology (AAS) A40120
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.
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 6 hours
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HUM 110 | Technology and Society |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PHI 230 | Introduction to Logic |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| REL 110 | World Religions |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| REL 211 | Intro to Old Testament |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| REL 212 | Intro to New Testament |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| REL 221 | Religion in America |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| ANT 210 | General Anthropology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ANT 220 | Cultural Anthropology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ECO 251 | Prin of Microeconomics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ECO 252 | Prin of Macroeconomics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HIS 132 | American History II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 240 | Social Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (Highly Recommended) | | | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| | (MAT 171 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| EGR 131 | Intro to Electronics Tech |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| ELC 138 | DC Circuit Analysis |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
13
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| EGR 111 | Engineer Comp and Careers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| ELC 139 | AC Circuit Analysis |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-12
|
13
| 16-17 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| ATR 215 | Sensors and Transducers |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ELC 128 | Intro to PLC |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| PCI 171 | Fieldbus Systems |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
2-20
| 6 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13-16
|
11-29
| 22 |
Spring Semester
| ATR 211 | Robot Programming |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ELN 133 | Digital Electronics |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
6
| 10 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
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No
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