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ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION

A.A.S. Degree - Career Program

Department:Engineering Technologies

School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies

MCC Program Code: AI01
CIP Code: 15.0403
NYSED Code (BRI): 34321
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Description
The Robotics and Automation degree offers a unique, interdisciplinary program which prepares students for positions in high technology fields applying Mechatronic principles to the operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical-computer controlled systems commonly found in Advanced Manufacturing environments. The comprehensive curriculum integrates electrical, mechanical, and computer controls so that students will be prepared to work in the operations, installation, and maintenance of automated and robotically controlled systems and manufacturing technologies. Students are provided with extensive hands-on laboratory experience and work on team projects that simulate industry scenarios.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified for jobs such as industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades of machinery and the associated control systems.

Students should meet regularly with their program advisor to make certain that their course selections meet the requirements of the program and their career choices.

Program Learning Outcomes
1) Develop a personalized troubleshooting process to diagnose and repair system failures.
2) Explain how a system operates by reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
3) Understand the role of an intelligent computer system, such as Programmable Logic Controllers, to monitor and control the production process.
4) Work within a team environment to maintain production equipment.
5) Demonstrate proper use of diagnostic tools to identify and verify system malfunctions
6) Perform both preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance procedures.

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Math Level 2 Placement.or Higher

Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition (grade of C or higher required) OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of C or higher required)
3
ELT 134 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller (grade of C or higher required)
3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics (grade of C or higher required)
3
MET 107 Mechanical Systems (grade of C or higher required)
3
MET 110 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (grade of C or higher required)
3
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians
2
First Semester Total:
17
SECOND SEMESTER
ELT 130 System Electricity (grade of C or higher required)
3
ELT 234 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
3
MET 103 Manufacturing Processes I OR TAM 141 Machine Shop
2-3
MET 150 Industrial Robotics
3
MTH 152 Survey of Mathematics for Technicians (grade of C or higher required)
4
Second Semester Total:
15-16
THIRD SEMESTER
MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics
3
MET 206 Engineering Materials
3
MET 250 Mechatronics Systems
3
PHY 131 Applied Physics I OR Higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) Physics Course
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE
3
Third Semester Total:
16
FOURTH SEMESTER
ELT 231 System Control Electronics
3
MET 135 Measurement and Analysis OR
MET 208 Technical Mechanics, Dynamics
3
ENG 251 Technical Communication
3
MTH 160 Statistics I OR TAM 245 Computer Aided Manufacturing
3
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE
3-4
Fourth Semester Total:
15-16
TOTAL CREDITS:
63-65
Revised 10/22/2024