Academic Programs
Robotics & Automation
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Sioux City Campus
This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship. Students enrolled in high-demand programs may qualify for additional financial assistance. To be eligible, interested students MUST fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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Program Description
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and high-tech skills to integrate, install, maintain, and repair industrial and automated systems. Students will learn entry-level skills to perform work on mechanical and electrical systems such as motors, conveyors, controls, programmable controllers (PLC’s), and other electro-mechanical devices related to manufacturing or production. An emphasis will be placed on learning the proper techniques and procedures to work safely.
Contacts
Dave McDonald, Ext 1281 Room L415 dave.mcdonald@witcc.eduBill Koontz, Project Manager, Ext. 1358 Room B115 bill.koontz@witcc.edu
Greg Strong, BS, BA, Division Chair Ext. 1480 Room B109 greg.strong@witcc.edu
Required Classes
| SDV 108 | The College Experience | 1 |
| ELE 101 | Industrial Safety | 1 |
| ELE 112 | Basic Electrical Theory | 3 |
| EGT 142 | Fluid Power I | 2 |
| ELE 195 | Motor Control | 3 |
| IND 141 | Power Transmission | 2 |
| HCR 410 | Electrical Applications I | 3 |
| MAT 772 | Applied Math | 3 |
| BPT 114 | Instrumentation I | 2 |
| EGT 143 | Fluid Power II | 2 |
| EGT 211 | Fluid Power III | 1 |
| ELT 250 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ELT 102 | Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| IND 462 | Pumps | 2 |
| ELE 312 | Variable Frequency Drives for Motor Control | 1 |
| EGT 420 | PLTW - Digital Electronics | 3 |
| COM 723 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| PSY 102 | Human & Work Relations | 3 |
| BCA 206 | Applied Computer Concepts | 3 |
| NET 161 | IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software | 4 |
| NET 162 | IT Essentials II: Advanced PC Hardware and Software | 3 |
| ELT 230 | PLC Applications | 3 |
| ELE 197 | Advanced Motor Control | 3 |
| BPT 115 | Instrumentation II | 2 |
| ART 186 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ATR 120 | Automation Systems/Robotics | 3 |
| ATR 121 | Automation Systems/ Robotics Lab | 3 |
| ATR 276 | Networking for Industry | 3 |
| ELE 241 | HMI/Motion Control Fundamentals | 3 |
| ELE 222 | Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS: 76.00
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4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa 51106
800.352.4649
712.274.6400
info@witcc.edu
