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2014-2015 Course Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology, AAS


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The Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology program prepares students for a career as a technician in industrial manufacturing. At the end of the program, students should be able toinstall, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment ranging from the basic motor control devices used in fixed-automation to the sophisticated industrial robots and computer-integrated manufacturing cells that utilize microcontrollers for programming and servo control.

The curriculum includes both fundamental technologies and system applications. Upon program completion, students may seek employment maintaining plant equipment with area manufacturers, or with companies that produce process control or robotic devices.

For more information about the Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology program, please visit our website at http://go.dmacc.edu/programs/automationrobotics/Pages/welcome.aspx

Location: Ankeny

Students start Fall semester.

Program Entry Requirements

  1. Complete an application for admission.
  2. Attend any required information/registration session.
  3. Satisfy the required assessment by taking the reading and English COMPASS test or equivalent.
  4. Minimum COMPASS algebra score of 46, or minimum ACT math score of 19, or completion of MAT 063  with a grade of “C” or higher.
  5. Successful completion of CSC 110 - Intro to Computers  or equivalent or approval of the program counselor.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Required Courses


Option 1 - Select 1 Course


Semester 4


Semester 5


Additional Courses


The following courses may also be completed to fulfill the Option 2 requirement, provided students obtain instructor permission after an evaluation of course prerequisites and student educational background.

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 69


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