Sinclair Community College

Automation & Control Technology with Robotics (AMCT.S.AAS)

66.0 Credit Hours

The Automation and Control Technology with Robotics program builds knowledge in the application of electrical and mechanical skills for developing, installing, programming and troubleshooting the complex machinery found in the modern manufacturing environment.

Program Outcomes

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Conduct simple mechanical repairs on typical electromechanical systems, from replacing wiring, fluid power valving, piping, electromechanical devices, and other items that were original to the equipment, to installing new system modifications, then returning the system to operational specifications.

Conduct simple mechanical repairs on typical electromechanical systems, from replacing wiring, fluid Utilize computer software packages and write technical reports

Diagnose electronic system problems using appropriate test instrumentation, schematics, technical reference manuals and determine if fault is electrical, electronic, software, or mechanical in nature. Recommend appropriate repair process and initiate repair.

Integrate electronic control equipment into typical small CIM environment so that overall system performs to specification. Equipment includes: discrete devices, PLCs, sensors, robot application programming, communication hardware/software, and computer related hardware.

Repair electrical and electronic systems, from devices, subsystems, wiring/cabling to circuit board level, and return to correct operation after testing.

Integrate into work cell the appropriate Fanuc robot for the application. Select necessary end-of-arm tooling, and develop/edit motion control program for the application, using available software features and/or options.ware.

Curriculum

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
3 credit hours

Engineering Elective
0 credit hours

COM 2211

Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours

EET 1120

Introduction to DC & AC Circuits

2 credit hours

EET 1139

Electrical Machinery

3 credit hours

EET 1166

Industrial Machine Wiring

2 credit hours

EET 1198

Digital Technology

2 credit hours

EET 2281

Programmable Logic Controllers

3 credit hours

EET 2282

Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

3 credit hours

EGR 1128

Robotics in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Systems

3 credit hours

EGR 1144

Sensors & Vision Systems

4 credit hours

EGR 1217

Fluid Power & Control

2 credit hours

EGR 2231

Troubleshooting of Automated Systems

3 credit hours

EGR 2244

Automation & Control Devices

3 credit hours

EGR 2252

Teach Pendant Robot Programming

2 credit hours

EGR 2278

Automation & Control Capstone

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

MAT 1280

Technical Mathematics I

4 credit hours

MAT 1290

Technical Mathematics II

4 credit hours

MET 1101

Introduction to Engineering Drafting

2 credit hours

MET 1201

Introduction to Engineering Design using Inventor

2 credit hours

PHY 1131

Technical Physics

3 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

Course Option
(EGR 2270 OR Engineering Elective )
3 credit hours

Automation & Control Technology with Robotics (AMCT.S.AAS)

66.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Conduct simple mechanical repairs on typical electromechanical systems, from replacing wiring, fluid Utilize computer software packages and write technical reports

Repair electrical and electronic systems, from devices, subsystems, wiring/cabling to circuit board level, and return to correct operation after testing.

Curriculum

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

0 credit hours Engineering Elective

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

2 credit hours EET 1120: Introduction to DC & AC Circuits

3 credit hours EET 1139: Electrical Machinery

2 credit hours EET 1166: Industrial Machine Wiring

2 credit hours EET 1198: Digital Technology

3 credit hours EET 2281: Programmable Logic Controllers

3 credit hours EET 2282: Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

3 credit hours EGR 1128: Robotics in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Systems

4 credit hours EGR 1144: Sensors & Vision Systems

2 credit hours EGR 1217: Fluid Power & Control

3 credit hours EGR 2231: Troubleshooting of Automated Systems

3 credit hours EGR 2244: Automation & Control Devices

2 credit hours EGR 2252: Teach Pendant Robot Programming

3 credit hours EGR 2278: Automation & Control Capstone

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

4 credit hours MAT 1280: Technical Mathematics I

4 credit hours MAT 1290: Technical Mathematics II

2 credit hours MET 1101: Introduction to Engineering Drafting

2 credit hours MET 1201: Introduction to Engineering Design using Inventor

3 credit hours PHY 1131: Technical Physics

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

3 credit hours Course Option: (EGR 2270 OR Engineering Elective )

Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

Engineering Elective

COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style.

EET 1120 Introduction to DC & AC Circuits
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Electronics Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Introduction to direct and alternating current circuits, power, three phase and test equipment. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

EET 1139 Electrical Machinery
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Electronics Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Basic principle, theory, operation and characteristics of common D.C. and A. C. machinery. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

EET 1166 Industrial Machine Wiring
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Electronics Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Elementary industrial machine wiring principles; schematics, panel layouts, assembly, wiring techniques and equipment used in automated industry; standards for safe operation of equipment and protection of personnel with emphasis given to hands-on work and actual wiring of panels. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

EET 1198 Digital Technology
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Electronics Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Electrical fundamentals, introduction to basics of digital logic and circuits, digital systems and basic digital circuit design. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

EET 2281 Programmable Logic Controllers
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Electronics Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Provides history of control systems and PLCs, use of number systems, ladder logic programming devices, Control I/O modules, relays, contacts, coils, and timers, counters and sequencers, fundamental PLC programming, and data transfer. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

EET 2282 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Electronics Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Demonstrate the use of control and set analog I/O, bit and project based programming, control servos with analog & High Speed Counter (HSC) cards, the use of ethernet network for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), the interaction between PLCs and sensors, installation and repair. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

EGR 1128 Robotics in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

This course serves as an introduction to automated systems. The basics of sensors, logic control systems, motion control systems, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems will be covered. The course will be taught using demonstration and discussion combined with individual and team centered project-based learning. One classroom, four lab hours per week.

EGR 1144 Sensors & Vision Systems
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Introduction to basic sensors used in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems. Theory of operation, wiring, installation, testing and troubleshooting sensors and circuits. The analysis of various methods of utilizing vision systems in industrial applications using camera, lighting and software. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

EGR 1217 Fluid Power & Control
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Fundamentals and basic applications of fluid power components, systems, controls and accessories. The design parameters and the terminology required to specify and plan fluid power systems. Basic electrical and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) control of fluid power components. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

EGR 2231 Troubleshooting of Automated Systems
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Concept of troubleshooting and its importance in manufacturing systems. Troubleshooting philosophies, flowchart examination, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Techniques for troubleshooting systems containing sensors, PLCs, Robots, HMIs and other common automation equipment. Fault determination using software to monitor the performance of small automated systems. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

EGR 2244 Automation & Control Devices
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Integrate automation and control devices such as message displays, touch screen I/O devices, barcode readers, sensors, visual and audio devices, etc. Operate and repair work cell, interface network devices via ethernet, solve communication problems. One classroom, four lab hours per week.

EGR 2252 Teach Pendant Robot Programming
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Introduction to Teach Pendant Programming (TPP) for robots, including TPP program development on the teach pendant and through offline programming software. Programs, tested using Fanuc robots, will be written for motion control, input/output activation and palletizing. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

EGR 2278 Automation & Control Capstone
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Project-based review of robotic workcell system design, layout and integration of related industrial systems, and skills from the following areas: robots and programming languages, electronic systems, component installation, troubleshooting, mechanical repair and preventative maintenance. Additional focus on graphics, work processing, analytical and simulation tools, assembly, testing, troubleshooting and repair of a functional robot workcell. One classroom, four lab hours per week.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

MAT 1280 Technical Mathematics I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Accuracy and precision with approximate numbers, geometry, functions, graphs, basic operations on polynomials, right-triangle trigonometry, systems of linear equations, factoring and quadratic equations. Scientific calculator required.

MAT 1290 Technical Mathematics II
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Trigonometric functions of angles, radian measure, vectors, solving oblique triangles, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, fractional exponents, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, theory of equations and fundamental trigonometric identities. Scientific calculator required.

MET 1101 Introduction to Engineering Drafting
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Interpretation of engineering drawings. Includes principles of orthographic projection, drafting symbols, surface finish symbols, welding symbols and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols. One classroom, two lab hours.

MET 1201 Introduction to Engineering Design using Inventor
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applying the process of designing and developing designs, products and solutions to problems. Parametric 3D CAD modeling creating parts, assemblies and detail drawings with dimensions to effectively communicate ideas. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

PHY 1131 Technical Physics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Physics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Algebra-based mechanics including kinematics, dynamics, statics, work, energy, power, rotational motion and fluids. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

COMPLEX REQUIREMENT
(EGR 2270 OR Engineering Elective )

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