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Robotics and Automation Technology

Robotics and Automation Technology

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER

Pathway: Applied Technology

More Options: Classroom Based

Program Length: 4 Semesters

Location: Centennial

Transferability: Non-transferable

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Why choose Robotics and Automation Technology at PPSC?

The Robotics and Automation Industry has transformed the world. Individuals with the skills and knowledge to build the electronic circuits that drive high-tech devices are in high demand. Graduates will be qualified to work in automation and control systems, measurement, instrumentation, control systems automation and robotics environments in every industry sector including communications, manufacturing and medical.
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Career Options

Robotics and Automation are constantly evolving and so is our dependence on them. Robotics and Automation technology graduates have a wide variety of career opportunities to choose from, including:
  • Electronics Technician
  • Robotics Technician
  • Electronic Equipment Assembler
  • Electronics Engineering Technologist
  • Consumer Electronic Repair Technician

Classes You Might Take

This degree program prepares you with technical job entry skills for entry-level technicians careers in the robotics and automation field. Graduates become qualified to work in electronic automation and in control systems environments. Things you will learn include:

  • Electro mechanics
  • Mechatronics
  • Microcomputers
  • Electrical theory DC/AC
  • Electrical circuits and wiring
  • Computer aided design
  • Robotic systems and design
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
  • Industrial Ethernet and Fiber Optic LANS
  • Digital Devices
  • Computer Aided Drafting 2D
class 1

Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting.

class 2

Focuses on the printed circuit board and how to repair, modify and reword broken or defective printed circuit boards.

class 3

Introduces industrial robotics as well as a survey of the technologies and equipment used in manufacturing automation and process control. Includes axis configurations, work envelopes, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Incorporates a survey of automation topics including history, computer and hardwired controls, sensors and transducers, motors and actuators, fluid power, etc. and provides a preview of the other ELT classes that cover those subjects.

class 4

Focuses on the printed circuit board and how to repair, modify and rework broken or defective printed circuit boards. Includes selecting proper procedures, selecting proper tools, making repairs to Lands, replacing components, repairing defects in printed circuit boards, use of conformal coatings, proper handling of electronic components, laminate repair and heat treatment of components.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Follow safety policies and/or procedures according to industry standards
  • Perform troubleshooting techniques
  • Interpret, analyze, and evaluate technical material
  • Apply understanding of electrical circuits in DC and AC circuits
  • Define an industrial robot
  • Recognize robot degrees of freedom
  • List the main components of an industrial robot
  • Identify the two major categories of robot programming
  • Define point-to-point control
  • Understand and interpret learned information
  • Identify robot configurations
  • Identify factors which should be considered when selecting an industrial robot
  • Identify types of actuators
  • Identify different types of motion instructions
  • Identify the most common functions performed by inspection robots
  • Put ideas and concepts to work in solving problems
  • Describe characteristics of a continuous path robot
  • Differentiate between servo and non-servo control systems
  • Differentiate between manual and automatic programming
  • Differentiate between robot handling and assembly
  • Design appropriate robotic workcells for different manufacturing processes
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1st semester plan

math & english requirements

1st semester plan

Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.

Course & Credit Hours

CSC 1005 Computer Literacy (3)

ELT 1206 - Fundamentals of DC/AC (4), 1st Bi-semester

ELT 1246 - Digital Devices in Computers (3), 2nd Bi-semester

ELT 1004 - Electronic Assembly (3)

MAT 1140 - Career Math (3)

Total Credits: 16

 

math & english requirements

MAT 110 - Career Math (3)

ENG 1020 - Technical Writing I CO1

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Holly Eickstedt

Voices of PPSC

PPSC highly prepared me for a four-year school, better than I could have imagined.

Holly Eickstedt
PPSC Graduate | UCCS Transfer Student

Contact Robotics and Automation Technology

Robotics and Automation Technology Faculty contact

Lynn Sim
719-502-3221
Lynn.Sim@pikespeak.edu

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