Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology
Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code:10-664-5
For more information: wctc.edu/robotics
Automated systems have become standard in many industries to provide reliable ways to program and control machine movements. In this program, learn about robotics and programmable logic controllers, discover how automation principles apply to business/industry, and develop skills to work with complex computers and machinery in automated production lines.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Related Certificate you can earn along the way:
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for this program. An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 414-186 | Industrial Electricity | 2 |
| 605-188 | PLC 1 | 2 |
| 605-129 | Elect Pwr Ctrl & Motors | 3 |
| 605-189 | PLC 2 | 2 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| 605-139 | Human Machine Interfaces | 3 |
| 605-191 | PLC 3 | 2 |
| 605-138 | SS Devices for Automation | 2 |
| 605-193 | PLC - Siemens Controllers | 2 |
| 612-310 | Industrial Hydraulic Systems | 2 |
| Approved Substitutes: 612-110 OR 612-104 | ||
| 606-153 | Internship - Applied Tech | 1 |
| 605-197 | Sensors and Process Control | 2 |
| 462-151 | Mechanical Power Trans 1 | 3 |
| Approved Substitutes: 462-100 OR 462-350 | ||
| 664-165 | Fabrication-Automation Systems | 2 |
| 605-196 | Drives and Intro to Servos | 2 |
| 664-164 | Robotics Systems | 2 |
| Approved Substitute: 664-160 | ||
| 664-161 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| 664-166 | Robotics Operations | 2 |
| Approved Substitute: 664-162 | ||
| 612-315 | Industrial Pneumatic Systems | 2 |
| Approved Substitute: 612-115 | ||
| 664-167 | Manufacturing Troubleshooting | 2 |
| General Studies | ||
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| Approved Substitutes: 804-115 OR 804-116 OR 804-118 OR 804-195 OR 804-197 OR 804-198 OR (804-304 AND 804-305) | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 806-139 | Survey of Physics | 3 |
| Approved Substitutes: 806-143 OR 806-187 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Approved Substitutes: 809-143 OR 809-287 | ||
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |