AAS, Manufacturing Technologies, Automation and Robotics

This is a draft edition of the 2022-2023 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
Communications 5 3
DFT 110 Print Reading for Industry 3
ELM 110 Electrical/Electronic Circuits 4
ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls 3
OSH 222 General Industry Safety 1
 Semester Total14
2nd semester
English 4 3
MT 108 Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics) 3
MPT 110 Automated Production Concepts I 3
ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers I 3
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
Elective 5 6
ELM 233 Introduction to Instrumentation 3
MPT 120 Automated Production Concepts II 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 4 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
Elective 5 4
AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
MPT 130 Automated Production Concepts III 3
MPT 140 Quality Control 3
ELM 140 Industrial Robotics I 3
 Semester Total16
 Total Units60
4

 See approved General Educations requirements for the AAS Degree.

5

 See Program recommendations or 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
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]
Embedded in ELM 110 and ELM 134
Science 3
Required:
ENV 101
Introduction to Environmental Science
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 2[3]
Required:
AAD 201
History of the Built Environment
Human Relations[3]
Embedded in MPT 110, MPT 120, MPT 140, ELM 110, ELM 127, MT 108
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions3
Degree Requirements
DFT 110Print Reading for Industry3
ELM 110Electrical/Electronic Circuits4
ELM 127Introduction to AC Controls3
ELM 134Programmable Logic Controllers I3
ELM 233Introduction to Instrumentation3
ELM 140Industrial Robotics I3
MPT 140Quality Control3
MPT 110Automated Production Concepts I3
MPT 120Automated Production Concepts II3
MPT 130Automated Production Concepts III3
MT 108Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics)3
OSH 222General Industry Safety1
Elective Requirements10
Choose 10 units from the following:
CE 290
Work Experience
CIT 112
Network +
CIT 114
IT Essentials
ECON 102
Principles of Microeconomics 3
ELM 129
Electric Motors and Drives
ENGR 100
Introduction to Engineering Design
MATH 126
Pre-Calculus I 3
CADD 245
Solid Modeling and Parametric Design
MPT: any remaining Manufacturing and Production Technology Courses.
MTT 230
Computer Numerical Control I
MTT: Any remaining Machine Tool Technology courses
WELD: Any welding course
PHYS 100
Introductory Physics 3
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.

Students completing this emphasis will:

  • 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. 
  • Students will understand programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Students will be able to integrate and troubleshoot motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, computers, PLCs, and robotics into complex production systems. Students will apply quality and statistical process control techniques to manage complex production systems and troubleshoot inefficiencies.