The Automated Systems degree specialization develops knowledge and skills needed in automated Advanced manufacturing and Logistics environments where the integration of computers and electronic technologies control industrial systems and machines.

Mission:

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a professional in a chosen field of study.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science Automation and Industrial Applied Technology are expected to:

  • Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree. (WNC SLO 1,3,6,7)
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form. (WNC SLO 2)
  • Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a technology degree professional. (WNC SLO 1,6,7)
  • Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement. (WNC SLO 1,7)
  • Develop an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. (WNC SLO 5,7)
  • Develop an appreciation of the need and importance of lifelong learning. (WNC SLO 1)

Required Courses


Course Title Units
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 60 Units
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 36 Units

AIT 101

Fundamentals Of Applied Industrial Technology

4

   or MPT 111 &                      OSH 222

Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Automation I (3) & General Industry Safety (1)

 
AIT 155 Applied Hands-on AIT Labs 3
    or MPT 112 Fundamentals of Manufacturing & Automation II  
AIT 200 AIT Projects 3
    or MPT 114 Fundamentals of Manufacturing & Automation III  
ET 131 DC for Electronics 4
    or ELM 112 &                      ELM 121 Electrical Theory DC (3) & Circuit Design (3)  
ET 132 AC for Electronics 4
    or ELM 110 Basic Electricity  
 
CHOOSE 16-18 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM ELECTIVES:
Any AIT, CADD, DFT, ELM, ENGR, ENRG, ET, MPT, MT, or MTT course units vary
   
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Units
English/Communications Requirement
Must include a writing course
6
Human Relations Requirement 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Science Requirement 3
Mathematics Requirement:
Recommend MATH 126
3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement 3
General Elective 3
Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

 

Suggested Course Sequence


First Semester Units Third Semester Units
MPT 111 3 MPT 114 3
OSH 222 1 ELM 112 3
MPT 112 3 ELM 121 3
ELM 110 4 Human Relations 3
English  3 U.S./Nevada Constitution 3
Second Semester Units Fourth Semester Units
Program Electives 7 General Elective 3
English 3 Program Electives 9
Humanities/Social Science 3 Science 3
Mathematics 3