Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Successful completion of training in Automation Robotics Engineering Technology leads to competitive compensation in a high-demand field. Automation Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (mind and hands) are applied to the designing, building, installing, and troubleshooting of high-tech, high-speed automated electro-mechanical machinery systems for Packaging and other manufacturing applications. Emphasized skills include problem-solving, repairing, fabricating, machining, and welding. Automated systems typically include Computers, Touch Screens, Quality Assurance, Vision Systems, Lasers, Robots, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), AC/DC/Servo/Stepper/VFD motor controls, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, Conveyors, Bar Code/SmartCard/RFID, Electrical systems, Electronic Circuits, and a wide variety of Sensors. Graduates are eligible to pursue baccalaureate programs in manufacturing and engineering technology.
Award Outcomes
Diagnose root problems impacting production flow
Solve root problems to maintain production flow
Perform basic electrical, electronic, welding, machining, laser, vision system, robotic, and fluid power operations
Apply electrical and mechanical machine control concepts
Use technical documents to assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging systems
Set up production lines
Utilize local area network for remote system control
Work effectively with a wide variety of packaging materials
Apply communication skills to interact with people in business and industry
Manage time and resources
Accept responsibility
Display a professional attitude
Semester Sequence
Offered at Eden Prairie Only
First Semester
| ARET1126 | Mechanical Power Transmission | 3 |
| ARET1161 | Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| ARET1175 | Industrial Electricity and Electronics I | 3 |
| ARET1200 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 |
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| MATH1150 | Applications of Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
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| MATH1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
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| Any course from MnTC Goal Area 4 | |
Third Semester
| ARET1165 | Vision Systems for QA/SPC | 3 |
| ARET1185 | Sensor Applications | 2 |
| ARET1190 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ARET2105 | Fluid Power Motion Control | 2 |
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| PHIL1100 | Critical Thinking for College Success | 3 |
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| Any course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | |
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| PHYS1005 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
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| Any course from MnTC Goal Area 3 | |
Fourth Semester
| ARET1170 | Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| ARET2101 | Advanced Automation Controls | 3 |
| ARET2111 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ARET2150 | Engineering Design and Fabrication | 2 |
| ARET2200 | FANUC Robotics Operations | 2 |
| General Education Electives | 3 |
General Education Electives
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 2
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
MnTC Goal Area 3
MnTC Goal Area 4
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/2/2022 : BP / EP 4004