Automation Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

About this program

Robotics and automation push productivity to new levels. Will you push it even further? Will you solve tomorrow’s challenges with innovation and ease? The Automation Engineering Technology Robotics & Automation program is home to problem-solvers and independent thinkers. A community of creators with a drive to demand more from technology and from themselves. From electrical and electronics to mechatronics and robotics, students learn the ins and outs of complex automated systems used in the world of manufacturing. It doesn’t stop there. An understanding of vision systems, networking, and software applications rounds out the experience.

Cross Training in Mechatronics

Rapidly Growing Career Field

Extensive Hands-On Experience

Careers

Automation engineer
Project engineer
Controls engineer

Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

Engineering, Technology, and Society (EET124) or
Introduction to Digital Electronics (EET114)
Digital Circuits Applications (EET115)
Electronic Circuits and Devices I (EET116)
Introduction to Microprocessors (EET154)
Microprocessor Applications I (EET155)
Electronic Circuits and Devices II (EET156)
Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist (EET158)
Robotics and Fluid Power (EET246)
Network Installation and Maintenance (EET204)
Network Maintenance Laboratory (EET205)
Systems Troubleshooting Applications (EET209)
Introduction to Automation Control Concepts and Applications (EET248)
Advanced Automation Control Concepts and Applications (EET258)
Process Control Theory (EET254)
Process Control Applications (EET255)
Motion Control (EET256)
Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (MET220)
Equipment Installation and Commissioning (EET312)
Control Theory (EET340)
Mechatronic System Maintenance (MET231)
Occupational Health and Safety (SAF110)
Automation Engineering Technology Internship (EET310)
Senior Project Design (EET494)
Automation Concepts and Applications (EET405)
Advanced Automation Software (EET445)
Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems (EET311)
Senior Project Implementation (EET496)
Engineering Ethics and Legal Issues (MET321)
Robots and Vision Systems (EET444)

Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

Science Elective (SCI)
Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)
Core Historical Perspective (HIP)
Science Elective with lab (SCL)
Core Global and Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP)
Core Arts Perspective (ARP)

Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

Engineering, Technology, and Society (EET124) or
Information, Technology, and Society (CSC124)
College Algebra and Trigonometry I (MTH180)
Introduction to Digital Electronics (EET114)
Digital Circuits Applications (EET115)
Electronic Circuits and Devices I (EET116)
English Composition I (ENL111)
College Algebra and Trigonometry II (MTH182)
Introduction to Microprocessors (EET154)
Microprocessor Applications I (EET155)
Electronic Circuits and Devices II (EET156)
Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist (EET158)
Robotics and Fluid Power (EET246)
Technical and Professional Communication (ENL201)
Network Installation and Maintenance (EET204)
Network Maintenance Laboratory (EET205)
Systems Troubleshooting Applications (EET209)
Introduction to Automation Control Concepts and Applications (EET248)
Advanced Automation Control Concepts and Applications (EET258)
Process Control Theory (EET254)
Process Control Applications (EET255)
Motion Control (EET256)
Fundamentals of Speech (SPC101)
Equipment Installation and Commissioning (EET312)
Control Theory (EET340)
Automation Engineering Technology Internship (EET310)
Senior Project Design (EET494)
Automation Concepts and Applications (EET405)
Advanced Automation Software (EET445)
Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems (EET311)
Senior Project Implementation (EET496)
Robots and Vision Systems (EET444)

View Goals & Course List

Wired Glove Gives Life to Robot

David Zlotnicki provides a brief demonstration of his Wired Glove, a creation that allows him to manipulate the arm of a robot.

Our Leadership

"Automation careers are rapidly growing. This industry-driven curriculum pulls together robotics and automation, creating a uniquely relevant and in-demand skillset."

Bradley M. Webb, Ph.D., Assistant Dean

School of Industrial, Computing, & Engineering Technologies