Automation and Electrical Technology, A.A.S.
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Program Description
Prepares graduates to troubleshoot, wire, repair, adapt, maintain, integrate, install, analyze, and program industrial automated equipment and electrical systems in automated manufacturing and other industries. Focuses heavily on troubleshooting, motor controls and drives, industrial electronics, sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and integration of industrial internet of things (IIOT) from the plant floor to the human machine interface (HMI). Teaches single and three phase electrical systems in conjunction with industrial automation and intelligent electronic devices found in both industrial automation and electrical power. Numerous career path options are available for graduates.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
| General Education Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| Any approved Humanities or Fine Art | 3 | |
| Any approved Behavioral Science, Social, or Political Science Distribution Course | 3 | |
| Any approved Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 53 Credits | |
| AET 1050 | Electrical Math I | 3 |
| AET 1060 | Electrical Math II | 3 |
| AET 1130 | Introduction to Automation | 2 |
| AET 1135 | Introduction to Automation Lab | 1 |
| AET 1140 | Applied AC Theory | 1 |
| AET 1145 | Applied AC Lab | 2 |
| AET 1150 | Industrial Logic | 1 |
| AET 1155 | Industrial Logic Lab | 1 |
| AET 1250 | Industrial Electrical Code | 2 |
| AET 1280 | Electric Motor Control | 4 |
| AET 1285 | Electric Motor Control Lab | 4 |
| AET 2110 | Industrial Electronics I | 4 |
| AET 2115 | Industrial Electronics I Lab | 2 |
| AET 2250 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs | 4 |
| AET 2255 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs Lab | 2 |
| EGDT 1040 | Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| or EGDT 1071 | 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks | |
| Choose 12 Credits from the Following Options: | 12 | |
| Manufacturing Technology (1) | ||
| Manufacturing Technology Lab (2) | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems (2) | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab (1) | ||
| Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things (2) | ||
| Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Lab (1) | ||
| Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs (2) | ||
| Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs Lab (1) | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation (2) | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation Lab (1) | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience (undefined) | ||
| Capstone Project (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Industrial Systems (3) | ||
| Cooperative Correlated Class (variable) | ||
| Mechanical Drafting and Design (3) | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming (3) | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab (2) | ||
| Complete any 1000-level, or higher, courses | 2 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 65 semester credits
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above, with no core course below a 'C-'.
- Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| AET 1050 | Electrical Math I | 3 |
| AET 1130 | Introduction to Automation | 2 |
| AET 1135 | Introduction to Automation Lab (first block course) | 1 |
| AET 1150 | Industrial Logic (first block course) | 1 |
| AET 1155 | Industrial Logic Lab (first block course) | 1 |
| AET 1140 | Applied AC Theory (second block) | 1 |
| AET 1145 | Applied AC Lab (second block) | 2 |
| EGDT 1040 or EGDT 1071 | Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing or 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| AET 1060 | Electrical Math II | 3 |
| AET 1250 | Industrial Electrical Code (first block course) | 2 |
| AET 1280 | Electric Motor Control | 4 |
| AET 1285 | Electric Motor Control Lab | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| AET 2250 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs | 4 |
| AET 2255 | Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs Lab | 2 |
| AET 2110 | Industrial Electronics I | 4 |
| AET 2115 | Industrial Electronics I Lab | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Humanities or Fine Art Distribution | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Choose 12 Credits from the Following Options: | 12 | |
| Manufacturing Technology | ||
| Manufacturing Technology Lab | ||
| Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things | ||
| Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Lab | ||
| Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs | ||
| Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs Lab | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation | ||
| Process Control Instrumentation Lab | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Special Topics in Industrial Systems | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems | ||
| Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab | ||
| Cooperative Correlated Class | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming | ||
| Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab | ||
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to safely solve well-defined problems related to electrical and automation systems.
- Apply solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design, integration, repair, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of systems, components, or processes related to electrical and automation systems
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments
- Identify and use appropriate technical literature to solve problems, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical automation systems
- Safely conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.