Automation and Robotics, Manufacturing Technologies, AAS

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
ENG 101 Composition I 3
MPT 101 Basics of Operations and Maintenance 3
MPT 110 Automated Production Concepts I (Elective) 3
ELM 110 Electrical/Electronic Circuits 3
ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
ENG 102 Composition II 3
MPT 111 Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation I (Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation I) 3
MPT 120 Automated Production Concepts II (Elective) 3
ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers I 3
MT 108 Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics) 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
MPT 130 Automated Production Concepts III 3
MPT 160 Mechanical Drive Systems I 3
MPT 112 Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation II 3
ELM 140 Industrial Robotics I 3
AAD 201 History of the Built Environment 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
OSH 222 General Industry Safety 1
MPT 102 Introduction to Programming for Mechatronics 3
MPT 114 Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation III 3
ELM 240 Advanced Manufacturing and Robotic Systems 3
MPT 135 Material Handling 2
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions course 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:
Composition I
Composition Enhanced
Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
and
Composition II 1
Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
Fine Art, Humanities, Social Science3
Required:
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 130, MT 108.
Science[3]
Requirement is satisfied though embedded curriculum in the following courses: ELM 127, ELM 134, ELM 240, MPT 102, MPT 130, MPT 160, MT 108.
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 2[3]
Required:
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 111, MPT 112, MPT 130, 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 111Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation I3
MPT 112Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation II3
MPT 114Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation III3
MPT 130Automated Production Concepts III3
MPT 135Material Handling2
MPT 160Mechanical Drive Systems I3
MT 108Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics)3
OSH 222General Industry Safety1
Elective Requirements6
Select six units of the following:
Automated Production Concepts I
Automated Production Concepts II
Introduction to IIoT, Networking and Data Analytics
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 this emphasis 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.