Technology - Automated Systems
Automated Systems (AAS - Technology)
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.
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 |
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