Automation and Robotics, Manufacturing Technologies, AAS

This is a draft edition of the 2024-2025 catalog. Information is subject to change.

Program Description

Associate of Applied Science, Manufacturing Technologies, Automation and Robotics is a two year program designed to provide advanced training and technical job skills to students seeking employment within the advanced manufacturing field. Students will utilize state of the art equipment and robotics to integrate, diagnose, and troubleshoot highly advanced production systems. 

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
OSH 222 General Industry Safety 1
MPT 101 Basics of Operations and Maintenance 3
ELM 140 Industrial Robotics I 3
MPT 135 Material Handling 2
MPT 111 Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation I 3
ENG 101 Composition I 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
MPT 102 Introduction to Programming for Mechatronics 3
MPT 104 Introduction to IIoT, Networking and Data Analytics 6
ENG 102 Composition II 3
AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
MPT 160 Mechanical Drive Systems I 3
ELM 110 Electrical/Electronic Circuits 3
MT 108 Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics) 3
MPT 112 Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation II 3
MPT 114 Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation III 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls 3
ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers I 3
ELM 240 Advanced Manufacturing and Robotic Systems 3
MPT 110 Automated Production Concepts I 3
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics 3
 Semester Total15
 Total Units60

Program Requirements

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees that are designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications6
Required:
ENG 101
Composition I
or ENG 100
 Composition Enhanced
or ENG 113
 Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
and
ENG 102
Composition II 1
or ENG 114
 Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
Fine Art, Humanities, Social Science3
Required:
AAD 201
History of the Built Environment 3
Mathematics:[3]
Requirement is satisfied though embedded curriculum in the following courses: ELM 110, ELM 134, ELM 140, ELM 240, MPT 101, MPT 111, MPT 112, MPT 160,MT 108.
Science[3]
Requirement is satisfied though embedded curriculum in the following courses: ELM 127, ELM 134, ELM 240, MPT 101, MPT 102, MPT 104, MPT 160, MT 108.
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 2[3]
Required:
AAD 201
History of the Built Environment
Human Relations[3]
Requirement is satisfied though embedded curriculum in the following courses: ELM 127, ELM 240, MPT 101, MPT 104, MPT 110, MPT 111, MPT 112, MPT 135, MPT 160, MT 108.
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions3
Degree Requirements
ELM 110Electrical/Electronic Circuits3
ELM 127Introduction to AC Controls3
ELM 134Programmable Logic Controllers I3
ELM 140Industrial Robotics I3
ELM 240Advanced Manufacturing and Robotic Systems3
MPT 101Basics of Operations and Maintenance3
MPT 102Introduction to Programming for Mechatronics3
MPT 104Introduction to IIoT, Networking and Data Analytics6
MPT 110Automated Production Concepts I3
MPT 111Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation I3
MPT 112Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation II3
MPT 114Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation III3
MPT 135Material Handling2
MPT 160Mechanical Drive Systems I3
MT 108Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics)3
OSH 222General Industry Safety1
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units may become elective units.

2

May also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.   

3

 Required for BAS in Cyber-Physical Manufacturing.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Students will operate equipment and tools used in manufacturing processes. Students will read and interpret technical prints for the diagnostic and troubleshooting of components and production systems. 

PSLO2: Students will demonstrate programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers.

PSLO3: Students will be able to integrate and troubleshoot motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and robotics into complex production systems. Students will apply quality and statistical process control techniques to manage complex production systems and identify and correct inefficiencies.