Program of Study
The Robotics/Mechatronics Technology program prepares students for industrial automation in applications (engineering) positions, as well as service (maintenance) type positions.
Students use robotics with programmable controllers, as well as conventional control systems, to solve problems in an industrial flexible manufacturing laboratory.
Students train on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors, controllers such as VFDs, Servo and Stepper systems, and Allen-Bradley, as well as Siemens programmable controllers with Rockwell RSLinx and RSLogix software.
Troubleshooting hardware and software systems of an automated system, along with concepts of how they are integrated, are important parts of the training.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Safe start-up, synchronize and jog ABB, ASEA, FANUC, and GMF robots.
- Design, install, and troubleshoot multiple systems.
- Become familiar with commonly used robotic terminology for several prominent robotic systems.
- Understand the electronic and mechanical parts of a robotic system.
- Be exposed to basic and advanced electrical wiring schemes.
- Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols.
- Install, program, and troubleshoot PLCs
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:
- Automation Technician
- Integrated Manufacturing Technician
- Field Service Representative
- Flexible Manufacturing Technician
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics Specialist
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CAD 1110 |
CAD I |
3 |
| EET 1320 |
AC/DC Machines |
3 |
| EET 2440 |
Programmable Controllers I
|
4 |
| EET 2790 |
Programmable Controllers II |
4 |
| MET 2200 |
Hydraulics |
3 |
| ROB 1010 |
Introduction to Robotics |
3 |
| ROB 1020 |
Robotic Programming |
3 |
| ROB 2020 |
Flex Cell Design & Robotic Interface |
3 |
| ROB 2230 |
Servo Systems |
3 |
†MET Elective: Recommend MET1320 CNC I 3
†WET Elective: Recommend WET2435 GMAW & GTAW Theory and WET 2445 GMAW Welding Lab 2-4
Total Technical Credit Hours: 32-36
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| CIT 1090 |
Computer Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIT 1241 |
Microcomputers |
3 |
| EET 1050 |
Electricity |
3 |
| EET 2400 |
Motor Controls |
4 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1900 |
Technical Writing for Business and Industry |
3 |
| MFG 1020 |
Safety |
1 |
| MTH 1310 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 37/39
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 69-75
† See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.