Program Overview

Automation and Manufacturing Technology - Associate of Applied Science

The Automation and Manufacturing Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of automation and manufacturing. The program includes a range of courses that cover the principles and applications of automation and manufacturing, including manufacturing evolution, industrial technical drawings, and electromechanical systems.

Course Descriptions

• MAT 102: Print Reading for Industry
  • Credits: 3 (2+2P)
  • Description: Reading, interpretation, and revisions of industrial technical drawings common to manufacturing, Aerospace, machine parts, electrical, hydraulic, and Pneumatic drawings.
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
  • Crosslisted with: AERT 113
• MAT 105: Introduction to Manufacturing
  • Credits: 3 (2+2P)
  • Description: Introduction to manufacturing evolution from basic assembly process to modern automated processes.
  • Minimum math proficiency: CCDM 114 or math placement into MATH 1215 or higher
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
  • Crosslisted with: AERT 112
• MAT 106: Applied Manufacturing Practices
  • Credits: 3 (2+2P)
  • Description: Illustration of how various products are manufactured along with associated processes.
  • Crosslisted with: AERT 114
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
• MAT 110: Machine Operation and Safety
  • Credits: 3 (2+2P)
  • Description: Introduction to the operation and safety aspects of various types of machinery and equipment.
  • Crosslisted with: AERT 115
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
• MAT 130: Applied Industrial Electricity I
  • Credits: 4 (3+2P)
  • Description: Electrical safety, AC and DC circuits, use and care of common measuring instrumentation, schematic and wiring diagrams, electromagnetism, National Electric Code branch circuits.
  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 1215 or ELT 120 or OETS 118
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
• MAT 135: Applied Industrial Electricity II
  • Credits: 4 (3+2P)
  • Description: Relationship between motor power, speed, and torque, basic application of relay circuits, motor control circuits, inductance and capacitance factors, transformers, solid state devices circuits and applications.
  • Prerequisite(s): MAT 130
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
• MAT 145: Electromechanical Systems for Non-Majors
  • Credits: 4 (3+3P)
  • Description: Electromechanical system interfacing, principles and applications of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures on automated industrial production machines.
  • Prerequisite: consent of instructor
• MAT 221: Cooperative Experience I
  • Credits: 1-6
  • Description: Supervised cooperative work program, student is employed in an approved occupation and rated by employer and instructor.
  • Prerequisite: consent of instructor
• MAT 234: Industrial Electricity Maintenance
  • Credits: 3 (2+2P)
  • Description: Introduction into electrical systems, theory and uses for the different types of motors used in the industry and related industrial safety practices.
  • Restricted to: Community Colleges only
• MAT 265: Special Topics
  • Credits: 1-6
  • Description: Course subtitled in the Schedule of Classes, may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
  • Prerequisite: consent of instructor

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a range of courses, including those listed above. Students must also meet the minimum math proficiency requirements and obtain the consent of the instructor for certain courses.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the program are not specified, but students are required to meet the minimum math proficiency requirements and obtain the consent of the instructor for certain courses.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including automation and manufacturing, industrial technical drawings, electromechanical systems, and industrial electricity maintenance.