Automation & Robotics (CERT)

Major code:  4555
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division    
Industrial Technology Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing.  Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

Technical
AIT121Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)3
AIT139Introduction to Robotics2
AIT220Industrial Robotics4
EET120DC Circuit Analysis4
EET227PLCs and Industrial Controls I3
Technical Electives
Select a minimum of 3 hours of the following:3-4
Mechanical Drive Components
PLCs and Industrial Controls II
Computer Numerical Controls
Non-technical
SSC101Student Success Seminar1
MST121Blueprint Reading2-3
or DET125 Basic AutoCAD
CSE122Programming Logic and Problem Solving3
MTH135Precalculus 15
Total Hours30-32
1

A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement.

Students completing this degree may be eligible to also receive an Industrial Technology – Automation and Robotics Specialist Career Enhancement Certificate (4554).

The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of an Automation and Robotics Technology Degree (4556).

Full-time Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Course Sequence

The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for students seeking a one-year certificate.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
SSC101 Student Success Seminar 1
MTH135 Precalculus 1 5
AIT139 Introduction to Robotics 2
AIT121 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) 3
 Hours11
Second Semester
AIT220 Industrial Robotics 4
MST121
Blueprint Reading
or Basic AutoCAD
2-3
EET120 DC Circuit Analysis 4
 Hours10-11
Third Semester
EET227 PLCs and Industrial Controls I 3
CSE122 Programming Logic and Problem Solving 3
Technical Elective 3-4
 Hours9-10
 Total Hours30-32

Technical Electives

EET228PLCs and Industrial Controls II3
IET223Computer Numerical Controls4
MST221Mechanical Drive Components3

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Conduct lab experiments, record and present data, and analyze results.
  • Proficiency of equipment using theory, simulation and associated laboratory trainers and equipment.
  • Working understanding of basic mechanical and electrical principles
  • Demonstrate the safe use of automation equipment and safety mechanisms.
  • Proficiency of programming  equipment and laboratory trainers.