2021-22 Course Catalog

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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Read, interpret and modify engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics used in manufacturing and production environments
  • Design, interpret, analyze and troubleshoot analog circuits for both DC and AC applications
  • Interpret and analyze and troubleshoot digital electronics
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively use appropriate tools and instruments to analyze and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
  • Integrate, program, operate and troubleshoot industrial robots used in manufacturing and production environments
  • Interface, program, maintain and troubleshoot automation systems based on programmable logic controllers
  • Design, analyze and troubleshoot 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 environments

Internship

Internship is a learning experience that integrates academic skills with workplace experience. Students in Engineering Technologies can earn college credit, make valuable professional contacts, and link their classroom studies to real-world workplace challenges. See the department dean or academic advisor for details.

Occupational Certification Opportunities

Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology Degree candidates will have the opportunity to take an additional course (EET 1301 Robot Handling Tool Operations and Programing) to obtain the FANUC Certified Education Robotics Training (CERT).

Application Requirements

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
  • Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
  • ACCUPLACER math score of 70 or higher or Next Generation ACCUPLACER (AAF) of 231 or higher required to take the first mathematics course in the engineering program.

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

GET1000Intro to Engineering

2

EET1000Introduction to Electricity

2

EET2010Intro to Programmable Controllers

2

EET2400Robotics I

2

MET1020Engineering Drawings and Diagrams

2

TMT1110Applied Technical Math

3

OIS1240Computer Applications

3

Second Semester

EET1500Circuit Analysis I

3

MET1500Mechanical Drives

3

MET2100Fluid Power

3

PHY1110Applied Physics

4

MTH1245College Algebra

3

Third Semester

EET1550Circuit Analysis II

3

EET2060Advanced Programmable Controllers

3

EET2460Robotics II

3

ENG1000English Composition I

3

MET2200Statics

3

SOC1200Sociology

3

Or

PSY1100Introduction to Psychology

3

BUS2800Career Readiness

1

Fourth Semester

EET2300Analog Electronics

4

EET2510Automated Process Control

3

COM1400Oral Communication

3

SOC2020Ethnic and Cultural Diversity

3

GET2700Engineering Cooperative Work Experience

1

Total Credit Hours: 65