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Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Automatic and Robotic Engineering) Requirements

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • Southern Arkansas University
    • BS Engineering Physics-Engineering Technology Option
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Description

The focus for this emphasis area is automated and robotic engineering. This degree emphasis can be a stand-alone career technical degree that prepares graduates to go to work or students can transfer the degree to Southern Arkansas University to complete a four-year degree. Automated and robotic technology in today’s workplace calls for individuals who are highly skilled in automated machine programming, operations, and problem-solving. The program prepares technicians who troubleshoot, wire, repair, maintain, program, and control automated and robotic systems found in industrial and manufacturing Industries worldwide. Program content is based on industrial robotic certification modules through FANUCRobotic, the world’s largest manufacturer of robotic equipment and software. Whether it is diagnosing and quickly solving problems so production flow is maintained or assisting engineers in the development and modification of new and existing designs, you will be prepared for a career that is set to grow as technology advances.

Degree Plan

Semester I (16 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
EN 1003Intro to Engineering

3
MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
EE 1003Introduction to Basic Electricity

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

MATH 1023: Students wishing to transfer course work in this degree to Southern Arkansas University for the BS in Engineering Physics-Engineering Technology Option must take Composition II and College Algebra.

Semester II (16 hours)

EN 1023Engineering Concepts I

3
EN 1033Digital Logic

3
MD 1003Computer Integrated Manufacturing I

3
MD 1113Motor Controls

3
MD 1403Basic Blueprint Reading

3
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Semester III (15 hours)

EE 1323DC/AC for Engineering

3
EM 2924Programmable Logic Controller1

4
EN 2034Fundamentals of CAD

4
GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CO 2213Technical Writing

3
ENGL 1123Composition II

3

CO 2213: Students wishing to transfer course work in this degree to Southern Arkansas University for the BS in Engineering Physics-Engineering Technology Option must take Composition II and College Algebra.

Semester IV (16 hours)

CE 2403Internship I

3
PHYS 2014College Physics I

4
EM 2963PLC for Engineering

3
EN 2043Robotic Applications

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON Choose any course with this prefix

3
GEOG Choose any course with this prefix

3
HIST Choose any course with this prefix

3
PSCI Choose any course with this prefix

3
PSYC Choose any course with this prefix

3
SOC Choose any course with this prefix

3

Total Credit Hours: 63