Automation Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Demonstrate basic electronics knowledge in class and lab activities.
Manipulate control systems in class and lab activities.
Generate a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing terms and practices
Analyze electrical and electronic systems during class and project activities.
Demonstrate testing and troubleshooting different circuits using electronic test equipment with projects and labs.
Demonstrate knowledge of sensors and instruments by properly using them in a system.
Demonstrate basic knowledge in PLC programming and operation by simulation and projects.
Major Code: 4586A
Fall Semester Freshman Year
| FPTC 135 | Controls and Instrumentation | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 142 | PLC Systems 1 | 3 Credits |
| MANT 105 | CAD Engineering Graphics* | 2 Credits |
| AETC 173 | Basic Electrical & Circuit Theory | 4 Credits |
| AETC 174 | Basic Electrical & Circuit Lab | 2 Credits |
| MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
| Total: | 17 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| FPTC 165 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 242 | PLC Systems 2 | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 250 | Machine Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| Total: | 15 |
Fall Semester Sophomore Year
| AETC 172 | Industrial Electronics | 3 Credits |
| AETC 236 | Industrial Communications | 3 credits |
| AETC 246 | Robotic Systems | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
| ELEC GE | Any additional Gen. Ed. | 3 Credits |
| Total: | 15 |
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
| AETC 237 | Integrated Process Control | 3 Credits |
| AETC 247 | Applied Automation | 3 Credits |
| AETC 280 | Automation Engineering Projects | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 278 | Diagnostics and Troubleshooting | 4 Credits |
| Total: | 13 |
Recommended Elective Courses:
| AETC 285 | Cooperative Education / Internships | 1 - 8 credits. |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 60