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Automation and Electrical Technology, A.A.S.

Requirements

Prepares graduates to troubleshoot, wire, repair, adapt, maintain, integrate, install, analyze, and program industrial automated equipment and electrical systems found in automated manufacturing and other industries. Focuses heavily on troubleshooting, motor controls and drives, industrial electronics, sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and integration of industrial internet of things *(IIOT) from the plant floor to the human machine interface (HMI).

Teaches single and three phase electrical systems in conjunction with industrial automation and intelligent electronics devices found in both industrial automation and electrical power. Numerous career path options are available for graduates.

Total Program Credits: 65

General Education Requirements: 14 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5.0)  
  Any approved Humanities or Fine Art  3
  Any approved Behavioral Science, Social, or Political Science Distribution Course  3
  Any approved Physical Education, Health, Safety, or Environment Course  2
  Any approved Biology or Physical Science  3
Discipline Core Requirements: 51 Credits
  AET 1050 Electrical Math I 3
  AET 1060 Electrical Math II 3
  AET 1130 Introduction to Automation 2
  AET 1135 Introduction to Automation Lab 1
  AET 1140 Applied AC Theory 1
  AET 1145 Applied AC Lab 2
  AET 1150 Industrial Logic 1
  AET 1155 Industrial Logic Lab 1
  AET 1250 Industrial Electrical Code 2
  AET 1280 Electric Motor Control 4
  AET 1285 Electric Motor Control Lab 4
  AET 2110 Industrial Electronics I 4
  AET 2115 Industrial Electronics I Lab 2
  AET 2250 Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs 4
  AET 2255 Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs Lab 2
  EGDT 1040 Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing 3
or EGDT 1071 3 Dimensional Modeling--Solidworks  
Choose 12 Credits from the Following Options: 12
  AET 2010 Manufacturing Technology (1)  
  AET 2015 Manufacturing Technology Lab (2)  
  AET 2150 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems (2)  
  AET 2155 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab (1)  
  AET 2160 Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things (2)  
  AET 2165 Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Lab (1)  
  AET 2270 Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs (2)  
  AET 2275 Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs Lab (1)  
  AET 2280 Process Control Instrumentation (2)  
  AET 2285 Process Control Instrumentation Lab (1)  
  AET 281R Cooperative Work Experience (1)  
  AET 2900 Capstone Project (3)  
  AET 291R Special Topics in Industrial Systems (3)  
  AET 285R Cooperative Correlated Class (variable)  
  EGDT 1200 Mechanical Drafting and Design (3)  
  MECH 2300 Microcontroller  Architecture and Programming (3)  
  MECH 2305 Microcontroller  Architecture and Programming Lab (2)  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 65 semester credits
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above, with no core course below a 'C-'.
  3. Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
PE/HLTH 2
AET 1050 Electrical Math I 3
AET 1130 Introduction to Automation 2
AET 1135 Introduction to Automation Lab (first block course) 1
AET 1150  Industrial Logic (first block course) 1
AET 1155 Industrial Logic Lab (first block course) 1
AET 1140 Applied AC Theory (second block)  1
AET 1145 Applied AC Lab (second Block)  2
EGDT 1040 or 1071 Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing or 3 Dimensional Modeling -- Solidworks 3
  Semester Total 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
AET 1060 Electrical Math II 3
AET 1250 Industrial Electrical Code (first block course) 2
AET 1280 Electric Motor Control  4
AET 1285 Electrica Motor Control Lab 4
  Semester Total 16
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
Biology or Physical Science Distribution 3
AET 2250  Intdustrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs 4
AET 2255 Intdustrial Programmable Logic Controllers--PLCs Lab 2
AET 2110  Industrial Electronics I 4
AET 2115 Industrial Electronics I Lab 2
  Semester Total 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
Humanities or Fine Arts Distribution 3
Behavioral/Social Science Distribution 3
Electives: Complete 12 credits from the following courses
AET 2010 Manufacturing Technology  1
AET 2015 Manufacturing Technology Lab 2
AET 2160  Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things 2
AET 2165 Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things Lab 1
AET 2270 Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs 2
AET 2275 Industrial Programmable Automation Controllers--PACs Lab 1
AET 2280 Process Control Instrumentation  2
AET 2285  Process Control Instrumentation Lab 1
AET 281R Cooperative Work Experience  
AET 2900 Capstone Project  
AET 291R Special Topics in Industrial Systems  3
AET 2150  Introduction to Fluid Power Systems 2
AET 2155 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Lab 1
AET 285R Cooperative Correlated Class  
MECH 2300 Microcontroller Architecture and Programming  3
MECH 2305  Microcontroller Architecture and Programming Lab 2
  Semester Total 18
  Degree total: 65

Department

Engineering Technology

The Engineering Technology department is in the   Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Engineering Technology department, visit their website.

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to safely solve well-defined problems related to electrical and automation systems.
  2. Apply solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design, integration, repair, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of systems, components, or processes related to electrical and automation systems
  3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments
  4. Identify and use appropriate technical literature to solve problems, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical automation systems
  5. Safely conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results 6
  6. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
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