2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 10, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduation Map: Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Electrical Systems Option, AAS


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Program Overview

Current trends in business and industry toward high-tech control systems and automated machinery provide many opportunities, including industrial electronics service, industrial controls programming, manufacturing equipment repair, machinery installation and robotics service. Job prospects also exist in related fields such as commercial equipment service, consumer electronics, sales and technical management. The Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacuring Technology program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in advanced manufacturing, with options in electrical or mechanical systems. Courses in general electronics and industrial systems are combined with general education courses to provide students with a firm technical foundation as well as skills in communication, critical thinking and teamwork. Technical classroom theory is enhanced with practical application provided in state-of-the-art laboratories.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

-  This degree requires successful completion of 63-69 credit hours

-  A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation

-  Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation

- Please note: Additional prerequisite courses may be required in minimum placement test requirements are not met

Career Opportunities

Manufacturing Manager • Automation Technician • Maintenance Controls Technician • Instrumentation Technician • Mechatronics Technician • Automation Controls Technician

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 17 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  AMS 1002  ntro to Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3    
  AMS 1204  Printreading and Sketching 4    
 

COLL 1300  Career Essentials (ENGL 1312  or SPCH 1300  may be substituted if already completed)

3    
  ELT 1114  Basic Electrical Circuits 4    
  MATH 1330  Technical Mathematics (or higher MATH) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  AMS 1404  Industrial Electricity w/Lab 4    
  AMS 2003  Quality Control/Inspection 3    
  ELT 1214  Circuit Analysis I 3    
  ELT 1414  Photonics I Fund of Light & Lasers 3    
  ENGL 1311  English Composition I 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 17 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  AMS 1304  Robotics 4    
  AMS 1504  Programmable Logic Controllers I 4    
  Computers (select one of the following): BUS 1403  Microcomputer Applications OR CIS 1103  Computer Concepts 3    
  ELT 1314  Circuit Analysis II 3    
  ELT 1514  Photonics II 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 13-19 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  AMS 1604  Industrial Automation 4    
  AMS 2002  Computer Integrated Manufact (CIM) 2    
  AMS 2004  Programmable Logic Controllers II 4    
  Social Science (must have ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSYC, or SOCI prefix) 3    
  TECH 2101  Work Based Instruction (Capstone)  0-6    

PROGRESS CHECK - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 63-69 Credit Hours


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