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 135Controls and Instrumentation

3 Credits

FPTC 142PLC Systems 1

3 Credits

MANT 105CAD Engineering Graphics*

2 Credits

AETC 173Basic Electrical & Circuit Theory

4 Credits

AETC 174Basic Electrical & Circuit Lab

2 Credits

MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester Freshman Year

FPTC 165Lean Manufacturing

3 Credits

FPTC 242PLC Systems 2

3 Credits

FPTC 250Machine Maintenance

3 Credits

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

AETC 172Industrial Electronics

3 Credits

AETC 236Industrial Communications

3 credits

AETC 246Robotic Systems

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

ELEC GEAny additional Gen. Ed.

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

AETC 237Integrated Process Control

3 Credits

AETC 247Applied Automation

3 Credits

AETC 280Automation Engineering Projects

3 Credits

FPTC 278Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

4 Credits

Total Credit Hours:13

Recommended Elective Courses:

AETC 285Cooperative Education / Internships

1 - 8 credits.

Total Credit Hours: 60