The Bachelor of Science in Automation Engineering Technology – Robotics & Automation offers a curriculum where students will gain a diverse set of skills and knowledge in areas of electrical, electronics, mechatronics, robotics, vision systems, networking, automated systems, and software applications. The development of these skills will prepare graduates to work with complex automated systems used in the manufacturing of products. The combination of theory and hands-on skills will provide a versatile graduate with an ability to work at variety of jobs in the automation industry.
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Career Opportunities
This program provides a unique and desirable combination of skills that meets a need requested by industry and prepares students for various positions in the automation industry. Potential jobs are technical sales, automation integrator, controls technician, mechanical technician, and controls engineer.
Recommended High School Subjects
A strong background in mathematics and science with good communication skills. High school subjects that will best prepare students for this degree include Algebra and Physics.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or AMD Ryzen 7 processor (recommended).
- 16+ GB RAM (required).
- 1+ TB hard drive (recommended).
- Wi-Fi 802.11AC (recommended).
- Wired Connection – Gigabit Ethernet (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
Students testing into MTH 005 or MTH 008 will be permitted to take first semester EET courses. Students need to be enrolled in MTH 181 or above in their second semester; otherwise, students will need instructor permission to continue into second semester EET courses. Students cannot proceed to third semester classes without successfully completing MTH 181 or above.
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- apply principles of circuit design and analysis of analog, digital, microprocessor-based, and network systems.
- practice safe work habits when working with automated systems.
- apply automation control concepts to industrial applications.
- demonstrate the ability to perform equipment set up and commissioning.
- apply and test power transmission equipment.
- design, implement, program and troubleshoot complex mechatronics and automated systems.
- set up and program robotic work cells.
- utilize vision in robotics and automated systems equipment.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| EET124 | Engineering, Technology & Society | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MTH181 | College Algebra & Trigonometry I | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| EET114 | Introduction to Digital Electronics | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET115 | Digital Circuits Applications | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET116 | Electronic Circuits & Devices I | 5 | 3 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MTH183 | College Algebra & Trigonometry II | 3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| EET154 | Introduction to Microprocessors | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET155 | Microprocessor Applications I | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET156 | Electronic Circuits & Devices II | 5 | 3 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| EET158 | Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| EET246 | Robotics & Fluid Power | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| EET204 | Network Installation & Maintenance | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET205 | Network Maintenance Laboratory | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET209 | Systems Troubleshooting Applications | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET248 | Introduction to Automation Control Concepts & Applications | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| SCI | Science Elective | 3 | S | SCI | |||
| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| EET258 | Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| EET254 | Process Control Theory | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET255 | Process Control Applications | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET256 | Motion Control | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Fifth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MET220 | Mechanical Power Transmission Systems | 4 | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| CAD124 | 3D Parametric Modeling Using SolidWorks® | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| EET312 | Equipment Installation & Commissioning | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| EET311 | Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Sixth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| SCL | Science Elective with lab | 4 | S | SCL | |||
| EET320 | Measurement & Tests | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| EET321 | Measurement & Tests Lab | 1 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MET234 | Mechatronic System Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 6 | M | REQ | |
| ELT100 | Topics of Construction Safety | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 | ||||||
| Seventh Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| EET405 | Automation Concepts & Applications | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
| EET445 | Advanced Automation Software | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | M | OEE | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Eighth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| EET410 | Automation Engineering Technology Internship | 1 | M | REQ | |||
| MET321 | Engineering Ethics & Legal Issues | 3 | Writing Enriched Requirement & Science, Technology and Society Requirement | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
| EET444 | Robots & Vision Systems | 3 | 2 | 3 | M | REQ | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||