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Automation Engineering Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code : 106641

As a graduate of the Automation Engineering Technology program , you ' ll be ready to work with integrated machine systems that involve industrial automation , robotics , mechanics , computers , industrial communications and / or electronics technology . Your potential career opportunities include controls designer , automation technician , controls technician , engineering technician , controls engineer in training , and automation engineer in training .

Delivery

Day Evening Full-time Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay Marinette

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 10,239 , Books : $ 817 , Supplies : $ 500 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,556

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : • High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). • College transcript .

Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .

Beginning courses require mastery of algebra skills . For a description of algebra skills , see the Basic Education section of this catalog .

Program Outcomes

Understand and apply knowledge of electricity , electronics and motors to industrial applications . Read and interpret technical specifications , detail and assembly drawings , schematics , and diagrams for machine control .

Document technical information through descriptive writing , sketches / diagrams , mathematical expression , computation , and graphs .

Analyze electrical , mechanical , fluid control functions for proper machine programming and operation .

Apply a variety programming languages to the control of single manufacturing cells , programmable controllers , computer networks , industrial networks and information systems using a dynamic data exchange .

Construct ladder diagrams , flow charts , timing diagrams , and basic computer control algorithms for machine control . Understand and apply computer hardware / software applications to industrial systems . Apply diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve system problems . Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems . Effectively communicate and perform in a team environment .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 15

Semester Total 16

Semester Total 16

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 62

Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .

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