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Industrial Automation and Mechatronics Technology AAS

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ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY AAS

Eastfield only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ELET.COMP.IND.09

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

Industrial automation and mechatronics technology merges electronics, mechanics, fluid power, PLC and computer controls with sensors, transducers and actuators to manufacture a product or perform a task with minimal human intervention. This frees people from the routine tasks and allows them to focus on solving problems, fixing equipment breakdowns or changing processes for better operation. A person with this diverse skills set has a wider range of employment opportunities and is prepared to adapt to changes in industry. The technician with training in industrial automation and mechatronics will be ready to take advantage of the new developments in industry and realize their potential to grow with changes in the global economy.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
MFGT 1302 Introduction to Automated Manufacturing 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
+Elective MATH Elective OR 3-4
TECM 1341 Technical Algebra AND (3)
++Elective Natural Science (4)
13-17

SEMESTER II

MFGT 1404 Automated Manufacturing 4
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices 4
INTC 1307 Electronic Test Equipment 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
18

SEMESTER III

CETT 1441 Solid State Circuits 4
MFGT 1406 Mechanical Principals in Automated Manufacturing 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
MFGT 1458 Automated Manufacturing I 4
16

SEMESTER IV

MFGT 1459 Industrial Automation II 4
CETT 1449 Digital Systems 4
MFGT 1491 Special Topics in Manufacturing Technology/Technician 4
+++Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
++++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4
18-19
Minimum Hours Required 65-70

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the following:

MATH 1332 College Mathematics I 3
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra (4)

+++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Natural Science.

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science.

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.