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Automated Machinery Systems Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Automated Machinery Systems emphasizes the full integration of mechatronics into modern manufacturing and distribution systems.  Mechatronics is the synergistic application of mechanical systems, electrical systems, control systems, and computer science to build and maintain high-tech equipment.  These skill sets are combined into the building, installing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of packaging systems, distribution systems, and other manufacturing systems.  Through the integration of technology into systems, students are prepared to fill many high-demand roles in packaging, distribution and manufacturing.  Emphasized areas of focus include electro-mechanical systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), robotics, sensors (including machine vision), and troubleshooting procedures.  

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate safe work practices 

Create and troubleshoot programs for Programmable Logic controllers, robotics, and other industrial hardware

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Industrial electrical systems

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems

Apply quality practices to the operation of automated manufacturing and distribution systems

Apply maintenance practices to the operation of automated manufacturing and distribution systems

Career Opportunities

Automated packaging machine mechanics and technicians are in high demand; surveys indicate even a greater demand as technologies advance. Before reaching the consumer, almost every product is packaged and packed in several forms. Automation in the manufacturing industry is a high opportunity field. This is a Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) approved program.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 46 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1155Automation Controls

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1165Vision Systems for QA/SPC

3

ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3

ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3

ARET1185Sensor Applications

2

ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET1200Introduction to Robotics

2

ARET2101Advanced Automation Controls

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

ARET2111Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2150Engineering Design and Fabrication

2

ARET2200FANUC Robotics Operations

2

ARET2250FANUC Vision Systems

1

General Education Required 6 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

 

Technical Studies Elective 8 Credits

Any combination of Automation Robotics Engineering Technology (ARET), Center for Manufacturing and Applied Engineering (CMAE) and/or Engineering CAD Technology (ENGC) courses listed below that are not required for this award may be used as an elective totaling 8 credits.

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

ARET2181Internship

1 - 4

ARET2500Industrial Networks

2

ARET2540Project Management for Manufacturing

2

ARET2560Instrumentation and Process Control I

3

CMAE1510Print Reading

2

CMAE1514Safety and Employability

2

CMAE1528360 Career Success Skills

1

or

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

Total Diploma Credits 60

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3

ARET1200Introduction to Robotics

2

 

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Total Credits  14

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1155Automation Controls

3

ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3

 

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Total Credits  14

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Technical Studies Electives

4

Recommended:

ARET2181Internship

1 - 4

Total Credits:  4

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1165Vision Systems for QA/SPC

3

ARET1185Sensor Applications

2

ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

 

Technical Studies Electives

4

Total Credits  14

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET2101Advanced Automation Controls

3

ARET2111Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2150Engineering Design and Fabrication

2

ARET2200FANUC Robotics Operations

2

ARET2250FANUC Vision Systems

1

Total Credits  14

Technical Studies Electives

Any combination of Automation Robotics Engineering Technology (ARET), Center for Manufacturing and Applied Engineering (CMAE) and/or Engineering CAD Technology (ENGC) courses listed below that are not required for this award may be used as an elective totaling 8 credits.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Recommended:

ARET1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

ARET2181Internship

1 - 4

ARET2500Industrial Networks

2

ARET2540Project Management for Manufacturing

2

ARET2560Instrumentation and Process Control I

3

CMAE1510Print Reading

2

CMAE1514Safety and Employability

2

CMAE1528360 Career Success Skills

1

or

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

Choose a Total of:  8 Credits

Graduation (60 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

4/15/2024 : BP 4026 / EP 4005