AAS, Manufacturing Technologies, Automation and Robotics
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
1st semester | Units | |
---|---|---|
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 Total | 14 | |
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 Total | 15 | |
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 Total | 15 | |
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 Total | 16 | |
Total Units | 60 |
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See approved General Educations requirements for the AAS Degree.
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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:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
General Education Requirements | ||
English/Communications | 6 | |
Required: | ||
Composition I | ||
or ENG 100 | Composition Enhanced | |
or ENG 113 | Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | |
Composition II 1 | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
Fine Art, Humanities, Social Science | 3 | |
Required: | ||
History of the Built Environment 3 | ||
Mathematics: | [3] | |
Science | 3 | |
Required: | ||
Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
Additional College Requirements | ||
Diversity 2 | [3] | |
Required: | ||
History of the Built Environment | ||
Human Relations | [3] | |
U. S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
Degree Requirements | ||
DFT 110 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
ELM 110 | Electrical/Electronic Circuits | 4 |
ELM 127 | Introduction to AC Controls | 3 |
ELM 134 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3 |
ELM 233 | Introduction to Instrumentation | 3 |
ELM 140 | Industrial Robotics I | 3 |
MPT 140 | Quality Control | 3 |
MPT 110 | Automated Production Concepts I | 3 |
MPT 120 | Automated Production Concepts II | 3 |
MPT 130 | Automated Production Concepts III | 3 |
MT 108 | Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics) | 3 |
OSH 222 | General Industry Safety | 1 |
Elective Requirements | 10 | |
Choose 10 units from the following: | ||
Work Experience | ||
Network + | ||
IT Essentials | ||
Principles of Microeconomics 3 | ||
Electric Motors and Drives | ||
Introduction to Engineering Design | ||
Pre-Calculus I 3 | ||
Solid Modeling and Parametric Design | ||
MPT: any remaining Manufacturing and Production Technology Courses. | ||
Computer Numerical Control I | ||
MTT: Any remaining Machine Tool Technology courses | ||
WELD: Any welding course | ||
Introductory Physics 3 | ||
Total Units | 60 |
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.