Automated Manufacturing/Robotics Technology, A.A.S.

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Automated Manufacturing/Robotics Technology, A.A.S.

The Automated Manufacturing/Robotics Technology program is designed to prepare students for various fields within the manufacturing industry. Specific courses offer basic instruction in Computerized Numerically Controlled (CNC) programming of machine tools, integration of electro/mechanical systems for automation projects as well as the development of robotic work cells.

The associate degree in applied science will be awarded after satisfactory completion of the four-semester program.

Program Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

Set up and operate conventional and computer numerically controlled machine tools.
Prepare manual and computer-assisted programs for directing the operation of numerically controlled machine tools.
Describe the structural and functional characteristics of various types of robots and automated systems.
Define accident prevention procedures associated with the operation of automated equipment.
Explain the aspects of flexibility associated with computerized automation systems.
Identify methods and equipment needed to integrate a robotic work cell, or an automated system.
Develop, write and modify programmable controller networks.
Integrate automated materials handling, assembly, manufacturing and transfer equipment within a work cell.
Document automation specifications in textual and graphical format.

First Semester (16 credits)

Course	Credits
ENG 100 - English Composition I	3
MAT 110 - Technical Mathematics I	4
TCC 111 - Technical Communication	3
TCC 112 - CADD Graphics	3
TME 111 - Machining Technology	3

Second Semester (16-17 credits)

Courses	Credits
MAT 111 - Technical Mathematics II	4
PHY 100 - Technical Physics I	3
TCC 121 - Project Management Processes	3
TCC 122 - 2-D CADD	3
TEL 101 - D C Analysis	4
TDD 128 - Detailing-Assembly-Fixture Design	3

Third Semester (15 credits)

Courses	Credits
ENG 112 - English Composition II	3
PHY 101 - Technical Physics II	3
TME 210 - CNC Operations	3
TDD 216 - Three Dimensional CADD	3
TEL 200 - Electro/Mechanical Systems	3
TME 212 - Computer Aided Machining	3

Notes:

Choose either TDD 216 or TEL 200

Fourth Semester (16 credits)

Courses	Credits
TME 220 - Robotics and Programmable Controls	3
TME 222 - Advanced Computer Aided Machining	3
TME 229 - Fluid Power and Controls	4

Electives:

Humanities Elective 3 Credits
Social Science Electives 3 Credits

Notes:

MAT 140, MAT 141 or MAT 160, MAT 161 may be elected instead instead of MAT 110, MAT 111