Automation Technologies
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The automation technologies program prepares graduates to function in complex automated system environments. The program promotes skill development in electrical/electronic, mechanical and computer technologies. Graduates will be particularly well-suited to take advantage of growing employment opportunities in these expanding industries. Students may choose from either the AAS or AOS degree programs.
On-the-job responsibilities
An automation technology technicians’ responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading and maintaining automated systems and their components.
Places of employment
The program prepares graduates for technical jobs in industries with automation systems, including robotics.
AAS degree program
Positions for which graduates qualify include robotics technician, automation systems technician, electromechanical technician, instrumentation technician, engineering technician, fluid power controls/system technician, quality control technician and process control technician.
Prerequisites
English: Placement into the College of Liberal Arts’ Writing Seminar (0502-227) course. Students typically enter Writing Seminar with reading scores equivalent to 10.0 on the California Reading Test. However, students who complete AAS degrees typically enter NTID with reading scores equivalent to 9.0 on the California Reading Test.
Mathematics: Placement into Integrated Algebra (0884-212), Elements of Trigonometry (0884-220) or a higher level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.
Science: Placement into Physics I (0885-201) or a higher level course. Typically students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school science. High school physics is beneficial.
| Automation technologies, AAS degree, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Engineering Fundamentals 0813-220 | 4 |
| Computing Tools for ET 0890-212 | 4 | |
| Integrated Algebra 0884-212 | 4 | |
| Fundamental Geometry 0884-185 | 1 | |
| Freshman Seminar 0887-200 | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Processes 0813-222 | 4 | |
| CAD Applications in Engineering Technology 0890-214 | 4 | |
| Elements of Trigonometry 0884-220 | 4 | |
| Writing Seminar 0502-227 | 4 | |
| Programming Concepts 0891-216 | 4 | |
| Physics I 0885-201 | 4 | |
| Industrial Electronics 0891-212 | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | Electromechanical Devices 0891-214 | 4 |
| PLC Programming 0891-314 | 4 | |
| Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems 0891-210 | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 8 | |
| Automated Systems Troubleshooting I 0891-230 | 4 | |
| Automated Systems I, II 0891-220, 320 | 8 | |
| Mechanical Devices and Systems 0891-316 | 3 | |
| Deaf Studies/ASL* | 3 | |
| Applied Robotics 0891-318 | 4 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Job Search 0886-101 | 2 | |
| Cooperative Education 0891-299 | Co-op | |
| Third Year | Automated Systems Troubleshooting II 0891-330 | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Capstone* | 3 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 107 | |
*Please see General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more information. †Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. |
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AOS degree program
Positions for which graduates qualify include: robotics technician, automation systems technician, electromechanical technician, instrumentation technician, engineering technician, fluid power controls/system technician, quality control technician and process control technician.
Prerequisites
English: Placement into level C English or above (nonfiction reading, academic writing, and literature). Students successfully completing AOS degrees typically enter with reading scores equivalent to 8.0 on the California Reading Test.
Mathematics: Placement into Integrated Algebra (0884-212) or Elements of Trigonometry (0884-220) or a higher level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.
Science: Placement into Physics I (0885-201) or a higher level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school science. High school physics is beneficial.
| Automation technologies, AOS degree, typical course sequence | ||
| Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | ||
| First Year | Engineering Fundamentals 0813-220 | 4 |
| Computing Tools for ET 0890-212 | 4 | |
| Integrated Algebra 0884-212 | 4 | |
| Fundamental Geometry 0884-185 | 1 | |
| Freshman Seminar 0887-200 | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Processes 0813-222 | 4 | |
| CAD Applications in ET 0890-214 | 4 | |
| Elements of Trigonometry 0884-220 | 4 | |
| Nonfiction Reading III 0883-210 | 4 | |
| Programming Concepts 0891-216 | 4 | |
| Industrial Electronics 0891-212 | 4 | |
| Physics I 0885-201 | 4 | |
| Writing III 0883-211 | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | Electromechanical Devices 0891-214 | 4 |
| PLC Programming 0891-314 | 4 | |
| Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems 0891-210 | 3 | |
| Analyzing Literature 0883-200 | 4 | |
| Mechanical Devices and Systems 0891-316 | 3 | |
| Deaf Studies/ASL* | 3 | |
| Communication Studies* | 3 | |
| Job Search 0886-101 | 2 | |
| Automated Systems Troubleshooting I 0891-230 | 4 | |
| Automated Systems I, II 0891-220, 320 | 8 | |
| Applied Robotics 0891-318 | 4 | |
| Social Science* | 3 | |
| Cooperative Education 0891-299 | Co-op | |
| Third Year | Automated Systems Troubleshooting II 0891-330 | 4 |
| Humanities* | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Capstone* | 3 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 105 | |
*Please see General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more information. †Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. |
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