Automation and Control Engineering Technology Major

Electronics and Computer Technology (26 credits):

• ECT 130 - Introduction to Electronics and Computer Technology 2 Credits
• ECT 165 - D.C. Circuits and Design 3 Credits
• ECT 167 - A.C. Circuits and Design 3 Credits
• ECT 231 - Digital Computer Logic 3 Credits
• ECT 232 - Digital Computer Circuits 3 Credits
• ECT 281 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation 3 Credits
• ECT 381 - Advanced Robotics and Automation 3 Credits
• ECT 444 - Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems 3 Credits
• ECT 480 - Applications of Robotic and Automation Systems 3 Credits

Manufacturing Technology (12 credits):

• MFG 225 - Introduction to Materials, Processes, and Testing 3 Credits
• MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
• MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits
• MFG 376 - Computer Numerical Control Systems 3 Credits

Mathematics/Computer Science and Physical Science requirements (14 credits):

• Courses in chemistry, geology, biology, or physics  8 credits

• CS 256 - Principles of Structured Design 3 Credits

• or higher level structured language.

• MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits

Mechanical Engineering Technology (15 credits):

• MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
• MET 203 - Introduction to Solid Modeling 3 Credits
• MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits
• MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
• MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
• MET 403 - Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Concepts 3 Credits

Technology Management (9 credits):

• ECT 437 - Industrial Computer Systems Management 3 Credits
• TMGT 478 - Industrial Organization and Functions 3 Credits
• TMGT 492 - Industrial Supervision 3 Credits

Directed Foundational Studies (3 credits):

• MATH 115 - College Algebra 3 Credits

Fall 1st Year

• ECT 130 - Introduction to Electronics and Computer Technology 2 Credits (Critical Course)
• ECT 165 - D.C. Circuits and Design 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
• MATH 115 - College Algebra 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• Foundational Studies:   Health | 3 Credits

14 Credits

Spring 1st Year

• MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• ECT 231 - Digital Computer Logic 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• ECT 167 - A.C. Circuits and Design 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:   Communication | Credits / Units: 3
• Foundational Studies:   Laboratory Sciences | 4 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

• CS 256 - Principles of Structured Design 3 Credits
• MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• ECT 231 - Digital Computer Logic 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• ECT 281 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• MET 203 - Introduction to Solid Modeling 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:   Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

• MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
• MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
• ECT 232 - Digital Computer Circuits 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• MFG 376 - Computer Numerical Control Systems 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• Foundational Studies:   Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
• Elective | Credits/Units 2

14 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

• MFG 225 - Introduction to Materials, Processes, and Testing 3 Credits
• MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
• MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• MFG 376 - Computer Numerical Control Systems 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• Foundational Studies:   History | Credits / Units: 3
• Foundational Studies:   Literary Studies | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

• MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits (Critical Course) (Critical Course)

• or

• MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits (Critical Course)

• or

• MFG 376 - Computer Numerical Control Systems 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• ECT 381 - Advanced Robotics and Automation 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:   Junior Composition | Credits / Units: 3
• Foundational Studies:   Laboratory Sciences | 4 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 4th Year

• ECT 480 - Applications of Robotic and Automation Systems 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• ECT 437 - Industrial Computer Systems Management 3 Credits
• ECT 444 - Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems 3 Credits (Critical Course)
• TMGT 492 - Industrial Supervision 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:   GPCD | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

• MET 403 - Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Concepts 3 Credits
• TMGT 478 - Industrial Organization and Functions 3 Credits
• Foundational Studies:   Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits / Units: 3
• Foundational Studies:   UDIE | Credits/Units 3
• Foundational Studies: ​  UDIE | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

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  Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/automation-control