Robotics and Industrial Automation A.A.S.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Robotics, Electronics and Automation webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Robotics/Electronics/Automation– Robotics and Industrial Automation associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Robotics and Industrial Automation. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

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. Courses that complete the degree, the Industrial Automation Occupational Skills Award (OSA), Industrial Automation Certificate (IAC) and the Engineering Technology Certificate (ETC) are noted below.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

Catalog Year       2024-2025      You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type       Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement       Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI       Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

CETT 1403 – DC Circuits (Course also applies to OSA, IAC and ETC)

RBTC 1405 – Robotic Fundamentals (Course also applies to OSA, IAC)

CHOOSE ONE:

• SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

   ​Total Hours: 14​

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.

CHOOSE ONE: 

• RBTC 1401 – Programmable Logic Controllers (Course also applies to OSA, IAC and ETC) OR
• ELPT 2419 – Programmable Logic Controllers I (Course also applies to OSA, IAC and ETC)

CETT 1425 – Digital Fundamentals (Course also applies to ETC)

CHOOSE ONE:

• QCTC 1341 – Statistical Process Control OR
• TECM 1317 – Technical Trigonometry OR
• MATH 1316 – Plane Trigonometry

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
2. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.

   ​Total Hours: 18

SEMESTER 3

RBTC 2445 – Robot Application, Set-Up and Testing

INTC 1457 – DC/AC Motor Controls (Course also applies to IAC and ETC)

RBTC 1451 – Robotic Mechanisms

CHOOSE ONE: 

• ENTC 2280 – Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General (Course also applies to IAC and ETC) OR
• EECT 1104 – Electronic Soldering (Course also applies to OSA, IAC and ETC) AND
• EECT 1191 – Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (Course also applies to OSA, IAC and ETC)

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

2. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Industrial Automation Occupational Skills Award and the Industrial Automation Certificate.

   ​​Total Hours: 14​

SEMESTER 4

INMT 1417 – Industrial Automation This course is the capstone course for this award.

CHOOSE ONE: 

• ELMT 1405 – Basic Fluid Power (Course also applies to ETC) OR
• HYDR 1445 – Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Course also applies to ETC)

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Robotics and Industrial Automation A.A.S., and Engineering Technology Certificate.
2. Sign up for Commencement.
3. Join the Alumni Network!

    Total Hours: 14​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS