This program has been discontinued. No new students will be admitted.
Dino Laury, Chairperson
(585) 286-4613 (VP), dino@mail.rit.edu
The automation technologies program prepares graduates to function in complex automated system environments. The program promotes skill development in electrical/electronic, mechanical, and computer technologies. Graduates will be particularly well-suited to take advantage of growing employment opportunities in these expanding industries.
On-the-job responsibilities
An automation technology technician’s responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and maintaining automated systems and their components.
Places of employment
The program prepares graduates for technical jobs in industries with automation systems, including robotics. Positions for which graduates qualify include robotics technician, automation systems technician, electromechanical technician, instrumentation technician, engineering technician, fluid power controls/system technician, quality control technician, and process control technician.
Automation technologies, AAS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0813-220 | Engineering Fundamentals | 4 |
| 0890-212 | Computing Tools for ET | 4 |
| 0884-212 | Integrated Algebra | 4 |
| 0887-200 | Freshman Seminar | 2 |
| 0813-222 | Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| 0890-214 | CAD Applications in Engineering Technology | 4 |
| 0884-220 | Elements of Trigonometry | 4 |
| 0502-227 | Writing Seminar | 4 |
| 0891-216 | Programming Concepts | 4 |
| 0885-201 | Physics I | 4 |
| 0891-212 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0891-214 | Electromechanical Devices | 4 |
| 0891-314 | PLC Programming | 4 |
| 0891-210 | Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems | 3 |
| Liberal Arts* | 8 | |
| 0891-230 | Automated Systems Troubleshooting I | 4 |
| 0891-220, 320 | Automated Systems I, II | 8 |
| 0891-316 | Mechanical Devices and Systems | 3 |
| Deaf Cultural Studies/ASL* | 3 | |
| 0891-318 | Applied Robotics | 4 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| 0886-101 | Job Search | 2 |
| 0891-299 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| 0891-330 | Automated Systems Troubleshooting II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Capstone* | 3 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 106 | |
* Please see NTID's General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.