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Program: Robotics/Electronics/Automation

ROBOTICS/ELECTRONICS/AUTOMATION -- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AAS

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Mountain View and Richland campus only
  • Prior to admission to the Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program, students must meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards. Students must also meet course prerequisites for each course in the degree plan.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.REA.ELEC.ENGR

Electronics and Electrical Engineering technicians build, test, service, and repair electronic equipment used in a variety of industries. Topics covered in this program include electronics principles, circuit troubleshooting and design, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, and industrial automation.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
Semester Total 14
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
INTC 1457 AC/DC Motor Control 4
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
OR
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
QCTC 1341 Statistical Process Control 3
OR
SMFT 1343 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (3)
Semester Total 15
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices 4
RBTC 1343 Robotics 3
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power 4
OR
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
ENTC 2280 Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General 2
OR
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering (1)
AND
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (1)
Semester Total 16
Course Course Title Credit Hours
INMT 1417 Industrial Automation 4
SMFT 2335 Vacuum Technology 3
OR
CETT 1357 Linear Integrated Circuits (3)
ENTC 2281 Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General 2
OR
ENTC 1191 Special Topics in Engineering Technology (1)
AND
CETT 1191 Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (1)
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 1 3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science 2 3
Semester Total 15
Minimum Hours Required 60

1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

2 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ROBOTICS/ELECTRONICS/AUTOMATION -- ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level 1 Certificate)

Mountain View and Richland campus only
  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.REA.ENGR.TECH

Engineering technicians build, test, service, and repair electronic equipment used in a variety of industries. Topics covered in this program include DC, AC, and digital circuits, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
OR
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
INTC 1457 AC/DC Motor Control 4
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power 4
OR
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
ENTC 2280 Cooperative Education - Engineering Technology, General 2
OR
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering (1)
AND
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (1)
Semester Total 10
Minimum Hours Required 26

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ROBOTICS/ELECTRONICS/AUTOMATION -- INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level 1 Certificate)

Mountain View and Richland campus only
  • Students pursuing this award program are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.REA.IND.AUTO

Industrial Automation technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in industrial and automated settings. Topics covered in this certificate include DC circuits, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, and troubleshooting principles.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
RBTC 1405 Robotics Fundamentals 4
OR
RBTC 1343 Robotics (3)
AND
ENTC 1191 Special Topics in Engineering Technology (1)
OR
CETT 1191 Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (1)
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
INTC 1457 AC/DC Motor Control 4
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
OR
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
ENTC 2280 Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General 2
OR
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering (1)
AND
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (1)
Semester Total 10
Minimum Hours Required 18

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ROBOTICS/ELECTRONICS/AUTOMATION -- INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS AWARD

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Occupational Skills Award)

Mountain View and Richland campus only

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  • Students pursuing this award program are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: OSA.REA.IND.AUTO

This award covers topics in DC, PLC, Robotics, and Soldering. The skills taught in these classes can be used to become a technician maintaining automated systems.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
OR
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
Semester Total 8
Course Course Title Credit Hours
RBTC 1405 Robotics Fundamentals 4
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering 1
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology 1
Semester Total 6
Minimum Hours Required 14

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ROBOTICS/ELECTRONICS/AUTOMATION -- ROBOTICS AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Mountain View and Richland campus only
  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.REA.ROBOT.IND

Robotics and Industrial Automation technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in industrial and automated settings. Topics covered in this program include electronics principles, circuit troubleshooting, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics, and industrial automation.

Course Course Title Credit Hours
CETT 1403 DC Circuits 4
RBTC 1405 Robotic Fundamentals 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
OR
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
Semester Total 14
Course Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3
RBTC 1401 Programmable Logic Controllers 4
OR
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 (4)
CETT 1405 AC Circuits 4
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals 4
QCTC 1341 Statistical Process Control 3
OR
TECM 1317 Technical Trigonometry (3)
OR
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry (3)
Semester Total 18
Course Course Title Credit Hours
RBTC 2445 Robot Application, Set-Up and Testing 4
INTC 1457 DC/AC Motor Controls 4
RBTC 1451 Robotic Mechanisms 4
ENTC 2280 Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General 2
OR
EECT 1104 Electronic Soldering (1)
AND
EECT 1191 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (1)
Semester Total 14
Course Course Title Credit Hours
INMT 1417 Industrial Automation 4
ELMT 1405 Basic Fluid Power 4
OR
HYDR 1445 Hydraulics and Pneumatics (4)
Elective Social/Behavioral Science 1 3
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 2 3
Semester Total 14
Minimum Hours Required 60

1 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Sciences.

2 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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