Program: Robotics/Automated Systems Engineering Technology, A.A.S. - Iowa Western Community College - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 16, 2025

2022-2023 General Catalog

Robotics/Automated Systems Engineering Technology program of study prepares students for a technical-level career in robotic automation, design, installation and service. Students learn on and with the same robots, controllers, and programming languages used by automated manufacturing companies. Graduates are trained for entry-level jobs in the ever-expanding robotic automation industry. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Students must complete the curriculum described below:

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

ELT 215 - Motors and Controls 2.0 Credit(s)
ELT 196 - Circuit Analysis I 5.0 Credit(s)
IND 109 - Equipment Safety and Operation 3.0 Credit(s)
IND 197 - Industrial Engineering Technology Orientation 3.0 Credit(s)
MAT 743 - Technical Math 3.0 Credit(s)
*May substitute for MAT 102 or higher (3 credits).

Semester Total: 16.0 Credits

Second Semester

ATR 113 - Industrial Robotics 3.0 Credit(s)
ATR 114 - Industrial Robotics Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
ELT 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3.0 Credit(s)
ELT 251 - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
ELT 201 - Circuit Analysis II 5.0 Credit(s)
Technical Elective 3.0 Credits²

Semester Total: 18.0 Credits

Summer

ATR 119 - Engineering Graphics and Design 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 149 - Arc Welding 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 6.0 Credits

Third Semester

ATR 124 - Application Planning and Layout 3.0 Credit(s)
ATR 133 - Fluid Power Systems 2.0 Credit(s)
ATR 140 - Applied Robotics Lab I 6.0 Credit(s)
ELT 252 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3.0 Credit(s)
ELT 253 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 19.0 Credits

Fourth Semester

ATR 147 - Applied Robotics Lab II 6.0 Credit(s)
ATR 152 - Robot Controller Maintenance 2.0 Credit(s)
Technical Elective 3.0 Credit(s) ^₂
MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment 3.0 Credit(s)
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 17.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required 76.0

Notes:

*May substitute for MAT 102 or higher.

²Technical Electives must be selected from the following subjects:

Technical Electives

CAD 139 - Introduction to CAD/CAM 3.0 Credit(s)
ELE 227 - Electrical Blueprint Reading 2.0 Credit(s)
ELE 326 - Basics of Wiring 2.0 Credit(s)
EGR 160 - Engineering I 3.0 Credit(s)
HCR 208 - Boilers and Hydronic Systems 4.0 Credit(s)
HCR 458 - Alternative Energy Sources 2.0 Credit(s)
LEO 230 - Fundamentals of Light and Lasers 5.0 Credit(s)
LEO 360 - Lasers in Manufacturing 3.0 Credit(s)
MFG 145 - Light Machining for Maintenance Trades 4.0 Credit(s)
MFG 156 - Introduction to CNC Machining 3.0 Credit(s)
MFG 222 - Machine Operations I 4.0 Credit(s)
NET 790 - PC Support I 3.0 Credit(s)
SER 195 - Advanced Sustainable Energy II 3.0 Credit(s)
WTT 143 - Mechanical Power Transmission 3.0 Credit(s)
WTT 202 - Advanced Wind Energy 4.0 Credit(s)