Robotics / Automated Systems Technology Diploma

ROBOTICS/AUTOMATED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
Program Course Requirements

First Year – Fall Semester
MTTS 1264  Intro to Machining Process (2 cr)
RAST 1101  Industrial Electronics I (3 cr)
RAST 1104  Introduction to Automation (2 cr)
RAST 1109  Computers in Industry (2 cr)
RAST 1110  Intro to Manufacturing (2 cr)
RAST 1111 Industrial Electronics Lab I (2 cr)
RAST 1120  Intro to Engineering Graphics (2 cr)
General Education (3 cr)
Total – 18 Credits

Spring Semester
RAST 1102*  Industrial Electronics II (3 cr)
RAST 1103*  Motors and Drives (3 cr)
RAST 1113*  Motors & Drives Lab (3 cr)
RAST 1206*  Programmable Logic Controllers I (3 cr)
RAST 1212* Industrial Electronics Lab II (2 cr)
MATH 1500  Applied Math  (3 cr)
Total – 17 Credits

Summer Session
RAST 2101*  Application Planning & Layout (2 cr)
RAST 2106*  Industrial Electronics III (2 cr)
RAST 2116*  Industrial Electronics Lab III (2 cr)
Total – 6 Credits

Second Year – Fall Semester
RAST 2105*  Transducers (2 cr)
RAST 2132*  Robotic Programming (3cr)
RAST 2151*  Robot Integration Lab (6 cr)
RAST 2165*  Fluid Power (2 cr)
RAST 2355*  Programmable Logic Controllers II (2 cr)
Total – 15 Credits

Spring Semester
RAST 2154*  Robot Controller Maintenance (2 cr)
RAST 2395*  Advanced Robot Controller Programming (2 cr)
RAST 2390*  Robotics Internship (1-3 cr) OR or RAST 2399  Independent Study (1-3 cr)
Total – 5 Credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 61 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites

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Career Description: Robotic automated systems technicians are an integral part of modern manufacturing firms. Knowledge of robotic programming, flexible manufacturing, CAD systems, industrial communications and overall system integration is essential. Technologies such as new-generation robot controllers, sensors, and electrical control systems have created a need for highly specialized training. Career opportunities are available for robotic technicians in the building, repairing, installing, maintaining, and programming of robotic automated systems. Robotic technicians are valued by industry employers for their problem-solving skills.

Program Information: The Robotics Automated Systems Technology Program uses the curriculum of technical industry standards set forth by the Robotics Industry Association (RIA) along with a strong advisory board made up of industry leaders in the different manufacturing career areas. The program has the largest robotics automated systems lab in the upper Midwest. Students are trained on the same robots, controllers, and programming languages used by automated manufacturing companies.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Identify and apply appropriate safety procedures;
• Apply knowledge and skills in electrical systems;
• Apply knowledge and skills in mechanical systems;
• Apply knowledge and skills in creating program code;
• Analyze and apply specific troubleshooting knowledge and technology in the areas of electrical, mechanical, software and program code;
• Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills as an individual and as a team member.

Special Program Requirements:

Students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

1. College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted at CLC must be at least 2.0;
2. College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0;
3. Residency Requirement: students must complete one-third (20) of their credits at Central Lakes College.

Accreditation: Robotics Industry Association

Transfer Opportunities: Courses in this program transfer to Bemidji State University, St. Cloud State University, and North Dakota State University.

Career Opportunities: Employment opportunities are abundant in automotive manufacturing, aerospace manufacturers, machine tool companies, welding and fabrication, packaging machinery manufacturers, robotic system integrators, nuclear power facilities, and robotic manufacturers. Selected employers of recent graduates include: 3-M, Acieta, Brenton Engineering, Delkor, Douglas Machine, Fanuc, Graphics Packaging, Hales, Hegman Machine Tool, Motoman, PAR Systems, PRI Robotics, Robotics Automation, Wolf Robotics, and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics.

Career Titles: Examples of career titles in this field include field service technician, field service engineer, applications programmer, electrical controls engineer, automated systems technician, automated systems machine builder and production systems technician.

Advisory Board: Robotics Automated Systems Technology Advisory Board