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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Automation Engineer Technology - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 60 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE100
AC/DC Circuits
4.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

AE101
Digital Multimeter Principles
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

EE117
Conduit Fabrication
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

EE126
NEC Codeology
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

ME106
Industrial Fluid Power
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE150
Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE155
Electrical Maintenance
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

ME110
Fundamentals of Motor Controls
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

TR121
General Industrial Safety/OSHA10
1.00
Fall
Fall

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE200
Variable Frequency Drives and Electric Motors
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.
Fall Spring
Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.

AE202
Actuator/Sensor Systems
3.00
Spring
Prereq: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.
Spring
Prereq: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.

AE205
Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

IS182
Cisco CCNA I/Networking I
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE250
Distributed/Integrated Control Systems
3.00
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
Fall Spring
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

AE252
Control Systems Development
3.00
Fall
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
Fall
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

AE255
Industrial Robotics
3.00
Spring
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Spring
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
13.00

Year 1 total:
32.00
Year 2 total:
28.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
60.00

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