2020-2021 Catalog

Automation and Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

A.A.S. Degree—60 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1521

This program prepares students for a career in the production automation, robotics, and industrial networking. This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in production automation, robotics, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).  Students will be working with state-of-the-art equipment including industrial robotics systems and automation controllers.  Students focus their studies in five high-demand tracks:  CAD Automation, Electrical Automation, IT Automation, Mechanical Automation, and Mechatronics.

Required General Education Courses

14-15 credit hours as follows*:

COM-101Composition I

3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

- 

BUS-120Business Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

(Note: MTH-120 or higher. MTH-120 recommended for transfer students)

MTH-120: A minimum level of competency in mathematics is required for graduation for all A.A.S. degrees. This minimum competency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:

  • Placement into MTH-120 or higher; or
  • Successful completion with a minimum grade of “C” in BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-121, or MTH-133 or higher-level mathematics course for designated career programs; or
  • An equivalent transfer course from another college with a minimum grade of “C”.

Select 3 credit hours from Physical or Life Sciences:

BIO, CHM, EAS, GEL, NAT, PHS, or PHY

Select 3-4 credit hours from Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Languages:

ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SPA, SSC, or THE

Required Career Courses

32-34 credit hours as follows*:

AET-101Orientation to AET Careers

1

AET-110Robotics I

3

AET-210Automation Capstone

1-3

ELT-101Electricity and Electronics

3

ELT-201Industrial Controls

3

IMM-101Mechanical Systems I

3

IMM-120Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits

3

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

MDT-101Introduction to Drafting

3

MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided Drafting

3

MDT-201Manufacturing and Design

3

Electives

Select 12-13 credit hours minimum from any of the following elective courses*:

Suggested Elective Tracks

  • CAD Automation Track
  • Electrical Automation (ELE) Track
  • IT Automation Track
  • Mechanical Automation (MEC) Track
  • Mechatronics (MET) Track
 Elective Courses Credit
Hours
 CAD
Track
ELE
Track 
IT
Track 
MEC
Track 
MET
Track 
 AET-120  Robotics II: Vision
3
    ■   
 ELT-102  Digital Logic/Solid State Devices 3    ■      
 ELT-202  Advanced Industrial Controls 3    ■      ■ 
 ELT-211  Introduction to PLCs 3    ■  ■    ■ 
 ELT-222  Advanced PLCs  3     ■      ■ 
 IMM-107  Mechanical Systems II  3         ■   
 IMM-220  Fluid Power II  3         ■   
 IST-109  Prints for Industry  3         ■   
 LAN-121  Network Essentials  3       ■    
 LAN-122  Network Services 4      ■    
 LAN-153  IT Security Essentials – Security+  3       ■    
 MDT-110  Mechanical Detailing  3   ■        ■
 MDT-115  Applied GD&T 2  ■        
 MDT-125  Introduction to Additive Manufacturing  2    ■          ■ 
 MDT-205  Machine Elements  2   ■        
 MDT-213  Plant Engineering Graphics  2   ■  ■      
 MDT-285  Intro to 3D Parametric Modeling  3   ■         ■ 
 WLD-111  Basic Arc/Gas Welding I  3         ■   
Suggested Elective Track Credit Hour Totals   11-12 14   13 12   14-15
*Note: Overall credit hours earned for the degree must total at least 60 for graduation.

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (16 credit hours) - All Tracks

AET-101Orientation to AET Careers

1

AET-110Robotics I

3

ELT-101Electricity and Electronics

3

IMM-120Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits

3

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

MDT-145Intro to Computer Aided Drafting

3

Semester 2 (15 credit hours) - All Tracks

ELT-201Industrial Controls

3

IMM-101Mechanical Systems I

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

MDT-101Introduction to Drafting

3

MDT-201Manufacturing and Design

3

Semesters 3 and 4 - CAD Automation Track

Semester 3 (14-15 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

- 

BUS-120Business Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

- 

MDT-110Mechanical Detailing

3

MDT-2853D Parametric Modeling

3

___-___Physical and Life Sciences Elective

3

(Note: Take MTH-133 or higher.)

Semester 4 (13-15 credit hours)

AET-210Automation Capstone

1-3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

MDT-115Applied GDT

2

MDT-205Machine Elements

2

MDT-213Plant Engineering Drafting

2

___-___Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Languages Elective

3

Semesters 3 and 4 - Electrical Automation Track

Semester 3 (16-17 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

- 

BUS-120Business Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

- 

ELT-102Digital Logic/Solid State Devices

3

ELT-211Introduction to PLCs

3

MDT-213Plant Engineering Drafting

2

___-___Physical and Life Sciences Elective

3

(Note: Take MTH-133 or higher.)

Semester 4 (13-15 credit hours)

AET-210Automation Capstone

1-3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

ELT-202Advanced Industrial Controls

3

ELT-222Advanced PLCs

3

___-___Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Languages Elective

3

Semesters 3 and 4 - IT Automation Track

Semester 3 (15-16 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

- 

BUS-120Business Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

- 

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

LAN-122Network Services

4

___-___Physical and Life Sciences Elective

3

(Note: Take MTH-133 or higher.)

Semester 4 (13-15 credit hours)

AET-210Automation Capstone

1-3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

ELT-211Introduction to PLCs

3

LAN-153IT Security Essentials - Security+

3

___-___Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Languages Elective

3

Semesters 3 and 4 - Mechanical Automation Track

Semester 3 (14-15 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

- 

BUS-120Business Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

- 

IMM-107Mechanical Systems II

3

IST-109Prints for Industry

3

___-___Physical and Life Sciences Elective

3

(Note: Take MTH-133 or higher.)

Semester 4 (13-15 credit hours)

AET-210Automation Capstone

1-3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

IMM-220Fluid Power II: Intermediate System

3

WLD-111Basic Arc/Gas Welding I

3

___-___Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Languages Elective

3

Semesters 3 and 4 - Mechatronics Track

Semester 3 (14-15 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

- 

BUS-120Business Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

OR-

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

- 

ELT-202Advanced Industrial Controls

3

MDT-110Mechanical Detailing

3

MDT-2853D Parametric Modeling

3

(Note: Take MTH-133 or higher.)

Semester 4 (16-18 credit hours)

AET-210Automation Capstone

1-3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

ELT-211Introduction to PLCs

3

ELT-222Advanced PLCs

3

___-___Physical and Life Sciences Elective

3

___-___Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, or Languages Elective

3