Industrial Automation

The Associate of Science in Industrial Automation is designed to prepare students for optimal success in higher education and technical careers in an environment that will encourage a lifelong pursuit of learning. This degree teaches essential skills that can be put to use as an industrial technician, electronics technician, field service representative, or salesperson. A degree holder will also be considered for potential promotions into supervision and management positions. They will also become valuable additions to technology-focused employers. Teaching and learning strategies will include student-centered, competency-based, and hands-on instruction. In addition, the program will set in place quality customer/technician and employer/employee relationship skills to assure workplace and educational competencies have been met.

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The Associate of Science in Industrial Automation program provides the necessary foundation for a career in the technical fields connected with today’s technology. The objectives of this program are to provide students with the necessary educational base to secure employment after obtaining the AS degree, to meet the educational requirement for individuals pursuing professional certification in automation, and to provide a pathway into a discipline-related Baccalaureate degree program.

In addition to the required general education pattern, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Associate of Science in Industrial Automation Degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in this major. Required Core Classes: ELET B1 Basic Electronics (DC and AC) 4 ELET B4 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 ELET B5 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 ELET B55a Electric Motors-Controls 3 ELET B56 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 ELET B58 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 ELET B61 Telecommunications 3 INDR B12 Introduction to Drafting & CAD 2 STDV B1 Student Development 1 Electives ELET B70, MFGT B1AB, WELD B1A, WELD B1B, AUTO B20 3 Total Required Units in area of Major 28 Item 3. Program Requirements and Course Sequence Requirements: In addition to the required general education pattern, students must complete the core courses listed below for the Associate of Science in Industrial Automation Degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in this major. Required Core Classes: ELET B1 Basic Electronics (DC and AC) 4 ELET B4 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 ELET B5 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 ELET B55a Electric Motors-Controls 3 (course revision pending) ELET B56 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 ELET B58 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 ELET B61 Telecommunications 3 INDR B12 Introduction to Drafting & CAD 2 STDV B1 Student Development 1 Electives ELET B70, MFGT B1AB, WELD B1A, WELD B1B, AUTO B20 3 Total Required Units in area of Major 28 Program Pre-requisites: None