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-101	Composition I	3
COM-103	Speech Fundamentals	3
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BUS-120	Business Mathematics	3
OR-
MTH-120	General Education Mathematics	3
OR-
MTH-133	Math 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-101	Orientation to AET Careers	1
AET-110	Robotics I	3
AET-210	Automation Capstone	1-3
ELT-101	Electricity and Electronics	3
ELT-201	Industrial Controls	3
IMM-101	Mechanical Systems I	3
IMM-120	Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits	3
LAN-111	IT Essentials - A+	3
LAN-112	Managing IT - A+	3
MDT-101	Introduction to Drafting	3
MDT-145	Intro to Computer Aided Drafting	3
MDT-201	Manufacturing 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-101	Orientation to AET Careers	1
AET-110	Robotics I	3
ELT-101	Electricity and Electronics	3
IMM-120	Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits	3
LAN-111	IT Essentials - A+	3
MDT-145	Intro to Computer Aided Drafting	3

Semester 2 (15 credit hours) - All Tracks

ELT-201	Industrial Controls	3
IMM-101	Mechanical Systems I	3
LAN-112	Managing IT - A+	3
MDT-101	Introduction to Drafting	3
MDT-201	Manufacturing and Design	3