TRON, Automation and Mechatronics AAS (95 Credits)
- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 20
- Student to teacher ratio: 20:1
- Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program offers hands-on, hybrid, web-enhanced and online courses. Please see course descriptions for more information.
- Program features equipment and software from industry leaders such as Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FANUC Robotics, Bosch, Siemens, Famic Technologies, National Instruments, SMC MAP equipment, and Parker Hydraulics equipment.
- Curriculum is based on guidelines from the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC) for electrical trades and is part of the Boeing internship program.
- Program participates in Boeing Internship program. Students are required to apply for and orient for this position.
In the Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician program, students learn to install, diagnose, maintain, modify, test, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems used in manufacturing support equipment and production machinery, including precision machine tools (CNC) and industrial robots. The program consists of a certificate of training in Basic Electricity, a one-year Electrical Technician certificate, and a two-year Industrial Technology degree that prepares students for entry into electrical apprenticeships. Focus is on the intelligent control of machines and processes using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), embedded controllers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial networks, sensors & transducers, instrumentation and robotics. The program also offers in-depth career training for those interested in becoming an electronics technician in the manufacturing, scientific, aerospace, or civilian military industries.
Required Courses
Automation and Mechatronics, TRON (95 Credits)
General Education Requirements
10 Credits required from; Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Other
5 Credits required from Quantitative
5 Credits required from Communication/English
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Communication (5 Credits Required)
Humanities
10 Credits required from; Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Other
Natural Sciences
10 Credits required from; Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Other
Social Sciences
10 Credits required from; Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Other
Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.