Automation Engineering Technology, Intermediate Technical Certificate
Program Outcomes
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: 4586T
Fall Semester Freshman Year
| MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
| 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 |
| Total: | 17 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 165 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 242 | PLC Systems 2 | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 250 | Machine Maintenance | 3 Credits |
| Total: | 15 |
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 32