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 to diagnose and repair industrial equipment ranging from the basic motor control devices used in hard automation to the sophisticated industrial robots and computer-integrated manufacturing cells that utilize microprocessors 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

Complete an application for admission.
Attend any required information/registration session.
Satisfy the required assessment by taking the reading and English COMPASS test or equivalent.
Minimum ALEKS math placement score of 30, or minimum ACT math score of 19, or completion of MAT 063 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Successful completion of CSC 110 - Intro to Computers or equivalent or approval of the program counselor.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a 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 2 - Select 3 Credits minimum

May be scheduled any semester.

ELT 725 - Intro Flexible Manufacturing Credits: 2
CAD 119 - Intro Computer-Aided Drafting Credits: 3
CAD 139 - Intro to CAD/CAM Credits: 3
MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I Credits: 2
MFG 140 - Geometric Dimension/Tolerance Credits: 1
MFG 172 - Related Welding-Indust Maint Credits: 3
MFG 330 - CNC Mill Operations Theory Credits: 1
MFG 331 - CNC Mill Operations Lab Credits: 2
MFG 350 - CNC Lathe Operations Credits: 1
MFG 351 - CNC Lathe Operations Lab Credits: 2
MFG 502 - Intro Statistical Process Cntl Credits: 3
MFG 521 - Measuring Devices-SPC Credits: 1

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.

ELT 870 - Electronics Capstone Project Credits: 3
MFG 171 - Manufacturing Welding I Credits: 2
MFG 381 - EDM Fundamentals Credits: 3
WEL 111 - Welding Blueprint Reading Credits: 3
WEL 150 - Arc Welding I (SMAW) Credits: 2
WEL 181 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Credits: 2
MLW 440 - Blueprint Reading and Layout Credits: 3
WEL 710 - Robotic Welding Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 69

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semeser 4	Semester 5
Books (approximate)	500	300	450	550	550
Supplies	90			100

Approximate total for program: $12,407*

* 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.
Anticipated average starting salary $38,000.

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