INR - Industrial Automation A.A.S.

CR Applied Associate of Science

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare a student for employment as a technician in an industrial environment that uses automated assembly or processing equipment. The program provides students with knowledge and experiences in the areas of analog and digital electronics, fluid power, robotics, computer-aided drafting (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), so that they are prepared for the high-technology methods employed by industry. Graduates will assist engineers in the design, construction, testing, and repair of industrial automation equipment.

Program Objectives

Program Objective
connect components into basic electrical circuits and use multimeters to verify circuit operation
determine how the different configurations of capacitance, inductance, and resistance affect the instantaneous voltages and resultant instantaneous currents
connect digital circuits common to computers, such as logic gates, flip flops, counters, and arithmetic circuits, into functioning circuits
write application programs using the BASIC computer language
draw the architecture of a typical microprocessor and explain the operation of each section on the microprocessor
use the instruction set to write assembly language programs to control the operation of the microprocessor
construct and experimentally verify the operation of standard electronic circuits, such as power supplies, amplifiers, and oscillators
use electro physical sensors to measure such conditions as light, heat, pressure, and motion to control and operate power devices
use a programmable logic controller to control specific process control operations
use operational amplifiers as a component in a variety of circuits, such as amplifiers, regulators, and active filters
interpret data sheets of various integrated circuits to select the proper integrated circuit for a given application
apply knowledge of sensing devices to measure parameters for a robot to perform specific tasks
interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical schematic diagrams as related to robotic systems
write programs to control robot functions
analyze and repair defective circuits in test equipment and control devices
perform operational tests on a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
work from handbooks, catalogs, and other informational sources to obtain the data necessary for selecting a machine component
use computer graphics equipment to draw required parts or mechanisms
demonstrate effective communications skills by writing technical reports based on laboratory experiences
demonstrate critical thinking/problem-solving abilities by analyzing a nonfunctioning electrical circuit, determining the problem, and restoring circuit operation
demonstrate interpersonal relations, teamwork, and work ethics through group laboratory projects

Advisor Notes

*MAT 160 or higher level course will also satisfy the mathematics requirement.