Automated Manufacturing Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 5 terms day, 6 terms evening
Program Description
Automated manufacturing technology students learn to maintain, install, operate and service all types of automated systems, including robotic work cells. They study electrical and electronic theory and computer, mechanical and robotic fundamentals.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience building electronic circuits, troubleshooting and servicing robots, servicing fluid power systems, employing predictive maintenance techniques and solving problems on computers.
Professional Opportunities
Robotics technician, automated systems technician, electromechanical technician, systems specialist, electromechanical associate
Unique Aspects
The automated manufacturing technology curriculum is unique in that it incorporates the fields of electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer programming, robotics and process control systems into one course of study. This is extremely attractive to employers in modern manufacturing who are specifically looking to hire multi-skilled technicians into new and up-to-date operations. In addition, there is an opportunity to obtain national certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), in an assortment of modules related to the field of automation, process control and industrial maintenance technology.
EEDA Career Cluster
Manufacturing; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Course Requirements for Automated Manufacturing Technology
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 165 Professional Communications (3)
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra (3)
MAT 168 Geometry and Trigonometry (3)
IDS 101 Human Thought and Learning (3)
OR
Social/Behavioral Science
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communications (3)
OR
Other Humanities/Fine Arts
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
AMT 101 Automated Manufacturing Overview (2)
AMT 105 Robotics and Automated Control I (3)
AMT 110 Survey of Manufacturing Processes (3)
AMT 205 Robotics and Automated Control II (3)
AMT 206 Electricity and Automation (2)
AMT 220 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing (3)
EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques (2)
EEM 117 AC/DC Circuits I (4)
EEM 151 Motor Controls I (4)
EEM 201 Electronic Devices I (3)
EEM 211 AC Machines (3)
EEM 231 Digital Circuits I (3)
EEM 251 Programmable Controllers (3)
EEM 252 Programmable Controller Application (3)
IMT 102 Industrial Safety (2)
IMT 112 Hand Tool Operations (3)
IMT 131 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
IMT 160 Preventive Maintenance (3)
IMT 161 Mechanical Power Applications (4)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
• The student must complete one elective course which totals at least 2.0 credit hours.
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 74