Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• ELT 383 - Electronic Circuit Analysis Credits: 3
• ELT 384 - Electronic Circuit Anlys. Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 325 - Digital Electronics Credits: 3
• ELT 324 - Digital Electronics Lab Credits: 2
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• ELT 108 - Math-Electronics & Computers Credits: 4

Semester 2

• ELT 387 - Electric Circuit Analysis II Credits: 3
• ELT 388 - Elec Circuit Analysis II Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 393 - Fabrication Techniques Credits: 4
• Any 3 credits AAS degree core Communications    Credits: 3
• Select one course from Option 1  Credits: 3-5

Semester 3

• PHY 710 - Technical Physics Credits: 3
• ELT 728 - Motor Controls and Power Electronics Credits: 4
• Select one course from Option 2 Credits: 2-4

Semester 4

• ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3
• ELT 622 - Microcontrollers Credits: 3
• ELT 623 - Microcontrollers Lab Credits: 1
• ELT 721 - Robotics Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS degree Core Social & Behavioral Sciences/Humanities  Credits: 3

Semester 5

• ELT 125 - Advanced PLC Credits: 3
• ELT 642 - Pro.Control & Instrumentation Credits: 4
• ELT 644 - Process Control Instr Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 722 - Advanced Robotics Credits: 4
• Select 3-4 credits in Option 3 Credits: 3-4

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 68*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $14,749**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Repair motor control devices and automated equipment.
• Perform installation of process control and robotic equipment.
• Perform update modifications of existing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and periodic performance checks.
• Maintain service records of equipment.
• Interact with managerial and operational work force in the industrial processing field.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of electronics, physics, mathematics and industrial equipment.
• Apply such knowledge to problems surrounding the operation, installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process control and robotic equipment.
• Communicate with industrial processing people, both the managers and the operational work force, about the safe operation, installation and modification of equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to understand the technical manuals and other literature to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Graduates are employed as automation technicians in fields such as computer automated water treatment systems, mail sorting automation, security, computer-controlled systems, manufacturing, environmental control and automated food processing.
• May work irregular hours and may have occasional “on-call” duties.
• 2020 Annual Median Pay: $67,550.

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of electronics, physics, mathematics and industrial equipment.
   
2. Appraise problems surrounding the operation, installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of Robotic electronic systems
3. Communicate with managers and staff regarding the safe operation, installation and modification of electronic systems.
4. Demonstrate ability to understand technical manuals and other literature to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.
5. Employ logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in the troubleshooting of electronic systems and motion control systems.

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