Electronics Engineering Technology
Automation and Robotics
option
The Automation and Robotics
option prepares students for design, interface, installation, and
troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. Emphasis is
on electronics, electrical controls, motors, programmable logic
controllers, servo systems, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics, and
mechanical systems. Students will integrate electronics and
electrical controls with mechanical systems and programmable
controllers and explore alternative trade-offs in the process of
problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Graduates of this program
can function as industrial controls technicians and engineers,
electronics installation and repair specialists, automation
specialists, maintenance systems technicians, PLC programmers,
robotics technicians, and applications engineers. A person
must have a comprehensive understanding of electronics, electrical
controls, motors, PLC programming, and hydraulics and pneumatics and
mechanical systems to work at this level in business and industry.
Program Outcomes:
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Demonstrate proficiency
with electrical electronic components and circuits.
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Demonstrate applications
of electronics and electrical components to industrial controls
design.
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Develop electronics design techniques using the latest technology.
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Demonstrate application
of accepted industry safety practices.
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Demonstrate
problem solving skills and troubleshooting techniques in
electrical controls.
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Demonstrate
written and oral communication skills.
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Explain
ethical considerations involved in controls design.
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Apply
effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
