Automation and Robotics Technology (AAS)

Major code:  4556
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
AIT226Robotic Vision2
EET120DC Circuit Analysis4
EET122AC Circuit Analysis4
EET227PLCs and Industrial Controls I3
EET228PLCs and Industrial Controls II3
IET223Computer Numerical Controls4
MST221Mechanical Drive Components3
Non-technical
SSC101Student Success Seminar1
CSE122Programming Logic and Problem Solving3
DET125Basic AutoCAD2-3
or MST121 Blueprint Reading
ENG124College Composition3
ENG221Technical Report Writing3
or ENG231 College Composition II
MTH135Precalculus 15
NET121Introduction to Computer Networking3
PHY121College Physics I with Algebra (lab)4
Select one (1) Programming Elective3
Select one (1) Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective3
Total Hours62-63
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) and an Automation and Robotics Technology One-Year Certificate (4555).

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 full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
SSC101 Student Success Seminar 1
AIT121 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) 3
ENG124 College Composition 3
MST221 Mechanical Drive Components 3
MTH135 Precalculus 1 5
 Hours15
Second Semester
AIT139 Introduction to Robotics 2
CSE122 Programming Logic and Problem Solving 3
DET125
Basic AutoCAD
or Blueprint Reading
2-3
EET120 DC Circuit Analysis 4
ENG221
Technical Report Writing
or College Composition II
3
 Hours14-15
Third Semester
AIT220 Industrial Robotics 4
EET122 AC Circuit Analysis 4
EET227 PLCs and Industrial Controls I 3
IET223 Computer Numerical Controls 4
NET121 Introduction to Computer Networking 3
 Hours18
Fourth Semester
AIT226 Robotic Vision 2
EET228 PLCs and Industrial Controls II 3
PHY121 College Physics I with Algebra (lab) 4
Select one (1) Programming Elective 3
Select one (1) Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours62-63

Programming Electives

AIT221Advanced CNC Programming3
CSE221Android Development I3
CSE229.Net Development3
CSE231Java Programming3
CSE233C++ Programming3
CSE235Python Development3

Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences Electives

ENG233British Literature: Medieval to 17853
ENG234British Literature: 1785 to Present3
ENG236American Literature: Colonial to 18653
ENG237American Literature: 1865 to Present3
HIS121United States History I to 18773
HIS122United States History II from 18773
PHL122Ethics3
PSC121United States Government and Politics3
PSY123Human Growth and Development3
PSY124Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
PSY221Abnormal Psychology3
SOC121Sociology3
SOC122Society and Technology3
SOC123Dynamics of the Family3
SOC221Social Problems3
SOC225Diversity in American Society3

Program Learning Outcomes

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

  • Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting automation equipment associated peripheral equipment.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Demonstrate the safe use of automation equipment and safety mechanisms.
  • Demonstrate effective communication of performance and function of automation equipment.
  • Have mastery of electrical circuit analysis using theory, simulation and associated laboratory equipment.