2023 - 2024 Catalog
Program: Robotics/Electronics/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 in Applied Sciences Degree)
- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.

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)
- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.

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)
- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.

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)
NEW
- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.

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)
- 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.