Automation and Control Engineering Technology Minor

(18 credits)

The Minor in Automation and Control Engineering Technology is designed to provide students with experiential learning in computer applications and electronic equipment related to automation and control system design and development. Topic areas included in the minor are basic electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, microprocessor controller programming, systems interfacing for automation, and computer systems management. There are no prerequisites for entering the minor, but the student should be familiar with the use of computers and have some experience with computer programming.

Required Courses:

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (15 credits):

ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 credits
or
ECT 165 - D.C. Circuits and Design 3 credits
ECT 281 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation 3 credits
ECT 381 - Advanced Robotics and Automation 3 credits

Choose two (2) courses from the following:

ECT 437 - Industrial Computer Systems Management 3 credits
ECT 444 - Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems 3 credits
ECT 480 - Applications of Robotic and Automation Systems 3 credits

Mechanical Engineering Technology (3 credits):

MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 credits

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