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Associate of Technical Studies Degree

Overview

About the Program

Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core engineering, mathematics, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Robotics and Automation graduates will combine knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering technology to design, develop, install, test and troubleshoot/repair robotics and automation systems commonly found in industry. Graduates will also gain specific experience working with control systems (involving programmable logic controllers and various sensors) as well as machine vision.

Internship 

The internship is a 150-hour industry work placement, completed during the last term of the program. It is a required part of the degree. Through this internship, students can earn college credit, make valuable professional contacts, and link their classroom studies to real-world workplace challenges. Contact the Engineering Technologies Director or academic advisor for details.

Learning Outcomes

  • Read engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics used in manufacturing and production environments.
  • Analyze analog circuits for both DC and AC applications.
  • Analyze digital electronics.
  • Use appropriate tools and instruments to analyze and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Program industrial robots used in manufacturing and production environments.
  • Program automation systems based on programmable logic controllers.
  • Interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams for the installation and repair of control systems including valves, motors and sensors.
  • Demonstrate adherence to safety when working with energized or physical hazards in a manufacturing and production environment.
 

Occupational Certification(s)

  • OSHA - 10

Application Requirements

 

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

 

Career Opportunities

  • Robotics and Automation Technician
  • Instrumentation and Controls Technician
  • Electrical and Electronics Maintenance/Repair
  • Electro-Mechanical Equipment Installer
  • Mechanical Drafter

Curriculum

The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

EET1000Introduction to Electricity

2
EET2010Intro to Programmable Controllers

2
EET2400Robotics I

2
FYE1000Academic and Career Success

1
GET1000Intro to Engineering

2
MET1020Engineering Drawings and Diagrams

2
OIS1240Computer Applications

3

Second Semester

EET1500Circuit Analysis I

3
MET1500Mechanical Drives

3
MET2100Fluid Power

3
MTH1245College Algebra

3
PHY1110Applied Physics

4

Third Semester

EET1550Circuit Analysis II

3
EET2060Advanced Programmable Controllers

3
EET2460Robotics II

3
ENG1000English Composition I

3
EXP2800Career Readiness

1
MET2200Statics

3
PSY1100Introduction to Psychology

3
Or
SOC1200Sociology

3

Fourth Semester

COM1400Oral Communication

3
EET2301Analog Electronics

3
EET2510Automated Process Control

3
EXP2900Internship

1
SOC2020Ethnic and Cultural Diversity

3

Total Credit Hours: 65