Automation Engineering Technology B.S.
Automation Engineering Technology Major
The B.S. Automation Engineering Technology major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
The Automation Engineering Technology program will provide industry-relevant training and hands-on experience for students to apply automation engineering technology knowledge to industry and manufacturing for process control and system review. Students will be trained on sensors, instrumentations, electrical power, computer programming for controllers, process control, pneumatics and hydraulics, and mechanical systems to solve engineering and technology problems. Students will have a chance to work with industry level state-of-the-art equipment to apply their theoretical knowledge as well as programming industry level controllers to implement Industry 4.0 standards.
The Automation Engineering Technology program will provide industry-relevant training and hands-on experience for students to apply automation engineering technology knowledge to industry and manufacturing for process control and system review. Students will be trained on sensors, instrumentations, electrical power, computer programming for controllers, process control, pneumatics and hydraulics, and mechanical systems to solve engineering and technology problems. Students will have a chance to work with industry level state-of-the-art equipment to apply their theoretical knowledge as well as programming industry level controllers to implement Industry 4.0 standards.
| Math and Science: | ||
| MATH 1150 | Calculus for Technology ^ | 4 |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods ^ | 3 |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I ^ | 4 |
| CS 1160 | C/C++ Programming | 3 |
| Required Core: | ||
| ENGLISH 1005 | College Writing and Research | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3772/5772 | Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists | 3 |
| PHIL 1560 | Science, Technology, and Ethics (STE) | 3 |
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering & Professional Practice | 3 |
| TECH 1037 | Introduction to Circuits | 3 |
| TECH 1039 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| TECH 2053 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| TECH 2055 | Electrical Power Systems & Machinery | 4 |
| TECH 3160/5160 | Computer-Aided Instrumentation and Interfacing | 3 |
| TECH 3164 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 3 |
| TECH 1010 | Fundamentals of Metal Removal | 3 |
| TECH 1024 | Engineering Design with CAD | 3 |
| TECH 2065 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| ENGR 2080 | Statics | 2 |
| ENGR 2180 | Strength of Materials | 2 |
| TECH 3147 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| TECH 3148 | Machine Design | 3 |
| TECH 4162 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 3 |
| ENGR 4500 | Senior Design @ | 3 |
| Electives | 9 - 10 | |
| Complete three of the following: | ||
| Analog Electronics | ||
| Applied Digital Signal Processing * | ||
| Linear Control Systems * | ||
| Power Electronics Applications * | ||
| Microcontroller Applications * | ||
| Electronic Communications * | ||
| Wireless Communication Networks * | ||
| Basic Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Technical Drawing with GD&T | ||
| Computer Applications in Technology | ||
| Engineering Materials * | ||
| Making Cool Stuff | ||
| Manufacturing Tooling * | ||
| Technical Project Management | ||
| Statistical Quality Control | ||
| Managing Operations and Manufacturing Systems | ||
| Industrial Safety | ||
TECH 3179 Cooperative Education | ||
| Total Hours | 80-81 | |
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Has prerequisite of satisfactory score on ALEKS exam or subsequent remediation.
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These courses have additional prerequisites.
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This course meets the Bachelor of Science undergraduate research course requirement.
Four-Year Plan
Automation Engineering Technology, B.S.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering & Professional Practice | 3 |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I | 4 |
| TECH 1024 | Engineering Design with CAD | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| PHIL 1560 | Science, Technology, and Ethics (STE) | 3 |
| MATH 1150 | Calculus for Technology | 4 |
| TECH 1010 | Fundamentals of Metal Removal | 3 |
| CS 1160 | C/C++ Programming | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| TECH 1037 | Introduction to Circuits | 3 |
| TECH 2065 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| ENGR 2080 | Statics | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| TECH 1039 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| ENGR 2180 | Strength of Materials | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| TECH 2053 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| TECH 3148 | Machine Design | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3772/5772 | Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| TECH 2055 | Electrical Power Systems & Machinery | 4 |
| TECH 3147 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| TECH 3160/5160 | Computer-Aided Instrumentation and Interfacing | 3 |
| TECH 3164 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 3 |
| Technical elective course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| TECH 4162 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 3 |
| Technical elective course | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 10 | |
| ENGR 4500 | Senior Design | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Automation Engineering Technology, B.S.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
- Be able to apply Automation Engineering Technology principles with tools to solve industry-related problems
- Be able to effectively communicate and work independently or in a team environment
- Be engaged in lifelong learning and professional development
- Demonstrate high ethical, social, and environmental standards in the conduct of professional activities
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
- Employ analytical methods to design engineering solutions
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in technical and non-technical environments
- Conduct experiments to understand and analyze automation processes
- Collaboratively develop engineering solutions in a team environment