Automation and Robotics (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours

The Automation and Robotics program provides students with the introductory skills to be successful in a high-tech Industry 4.0 career in automated manufacturing. In this program, you will learn to develop, install, and maintain automated systems commonly used in modern manufacturing. Topics of study include electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robotics and industrial networking communications. Graduates of this program have opportunities to earn industry recognized credentials and are prepared to enter the industry as automation and maintenance technicians.

Note: Students will not be eligible to graduate with both an Associate of Applied Science in Automation and Robotics (AAS.ARO) and an Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics (AAS.MEC).

Automation and Robotics Program Requirements - 47 Credit Hours

ARO-247 Advanced Automation Controls Credits: 4
ARO-273 Industrial Robotics Credits: 4
ARO-280 Robotic Vision Credits: 3
ITI-111 IT Essentials for MFG Credits: 3
MEC-120 Industrial Safety Credits: 3
MEC-125 Fluid Power Credits: 4
MEC-130 Industrial Electricity I Credits: 4
MEC-170 Industrial Motors and Controls Credits: 4
MEC-200 Mechanical Power Transmission Credits: 4
MEC-225 Programmable Logic Control I Credits: 4
MEC-246 Programmable Logic Control II Credits: 4
MEC-260 Mechatronics Capstone Credits: 4
MEC-290 Co-operative Education/Internship Credits: Variable 1-3
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

General Education Requirements - 16 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo, indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Automation and Robotics (A.A.S.)

Automation and Robotics Program Requirements - 47 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements - 16 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

Oral/Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours