Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation Emphasis

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
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About this program

Critical thinking meets problem solving. Toss in a handful of Boolean logic expressions and some truth tables and you’re well on your way to an education in electronics. Pair that foundation in electronics with advanced training in programmable logic controllers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and vision and motion control systems, and you’ll be ready to dive into a career in this thriving field.

As an Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Automation Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation or Building Automation Engineering Technology.

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Extensive Hands-On Experience

17

Average Class Size

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway

Careers

  • Automation controls technician
  • Project engineer
  • Programmer
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

  • Introduction to Digital Electronics (EET114)
  • Digital Circuits Applications (EET115)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices I (EET116)
  • Engineering, Technology & Society (EET124)
  • Introduction to Microprocessors (EET154)
  • Microprocessor Applications I (EET155)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices II (EET156)
  • Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist (EET158)
  • Network Installation & Maintenance (EET204)
  • Network Maintenance Laboratory (EET205)
  • Systems Troubleshooting Applications (EET209)
  • Robotics & Fluid Power (EET246)
  • Introduction to Automation Control Concepts & Applications (EET248)
  • Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications (EET258)
  • Process Control Theory (EET254)
  • Process Control Applications (EET255)
  • Motion Control (EET256)

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

  • Science Elective (SCI)
  • Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
  • Core Applied Arts Perspective (AAP) or
  • Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
  • Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
  • Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

  • Introduction to Digital Electronics (EET114)
  • Digital Circuits Applications (EET115)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices I (EET116)
  • Engineering, Technology & Society (EET124)
  • College Algebra & Trigonometry I (MTH181)
  • Introduction to Microprocessors (EET154)
  • Microprocessor Applications I (EET155)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices II (EET156)
  • Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist (EET158)
  • English Composition I (ENL111)
  • College Algebra & Trigonometry II (MTH183)
  • Network Installation & Maintenance (EET204)
  • Network Maintenance Laboratory (EET205)
  • Systems Troubleshooting Applications (EET209)
  • Robotics & Fluid Power (EET246)
  • Introduction to Automation Control Concepts & Applications (EET248)
  • English Composition II (ENL121) or
  • Technical & Professional Communication (ENL201)
  • Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications (EET258)
  • Process Control Theory (EET254)
  • Process Control Applications (EET255)
  • Motion Control (EET256)
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