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TRON, Automation and Mechatronics AAS (95 Credits)

CIP Code

47.0105

  • 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.

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)

TRON 110Introduction to Robotics/Automation

1
TRON 111Analog Electronics

5
TRON 114Measurement

4
TRON 117Introduction to PLC

4
TRON 121Digital Electronics

5
TRON 124Pneumatics and Hydraulics

4
TRON 127Blueprint Reading

4
TRON 131Career Success Seminar

3
TRON 134Computer Technology

4
TRON 137Mechanical Systems

5
TRON 141Sensing our Environment

4
TRON 144Critical Thought and App.

5
TRON 147Embedded Controllers

5
TRON 211Industrial Robotics I

5
TRON 214Motors & Control Systems

5
TRON 217Introduction to CNC Machining

3
TRON 221Shop Floor IT

4
TRON 224Industrial Robotics II

5
TRON 227Independent Projects

5

General Education Requirements

5 Credits required from Quantitative

5 Credits required from Communication/English

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

MATH 171Technical Math

5
MATH 172Business Math

5
MATH& 107Math in Society

5
MATH& 141Precalculus I

5
MATH& 142Precalculus II

5
MATH& 146Statistics

5
MATH& 151Calculus

5
MATH& 152Calculus II

5
MATH& 153Calculus III

5

Communication (5 Credits Required)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5
ENGL& 101English Composition I

5
ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5

Humanities

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences
CMST& 102Introduction to Mass Media

5
CMST& 152Intercultural Communication

5
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5
CMST& 220Public Speaking

5
CMST& 230Small Group Communications

5
CMST& 240Culture & Diversity in Health Care

5
HREL 111Interviewing and Career Success

5
HUM &101Introduction to Humanities

5

Natural Sciences

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences
BIOL 170Medical Terminology

2
BIOL& 160General Biology

5
BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5
BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5
BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5
BIOL& 260Microbiology

5
CHEM &121General Chemistry

5
CHEM &131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5
NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5
PHYS &114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5
PHYS &221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5
PHYS &222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5
PHYS &223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5

Social Sciences

5 Credits required from Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences
HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5
POLS &101Introduction to Political Science

5
PSYC &100General Psychology

5
PSYC &200Lifespan Psychology

5
SOC &101Introduction to Sociology

5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.