Program Description/Purpose: Robotics and Automation are transforming health care, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and service industries. There has been an increased use of automated systems in these industries due to the effective deployment of low-cost sensors, motors, design tools, and controllers. Upon certificate completion, students will have hands-on practical experience with a variety of robotic systems and an understanding of robotic and automation safety procedures, efficiency methods and procedures, foundations of robotic applications and programming, and an understanding of basic design and implementation principles in manufacturing work cells.

Occupational Outcomes: Upon completion of the carer studies certificate, students are employable as entry-level workers in a variety of fields that use robotics and automation technology, including manufacturing, smart technology, agriculture, engineering, and electrical/electronics industries.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the purpose and function of input/output assemblies, the central processor unit, the power supply, and programming device.
2. Create, design, and troubleshoot a variety of robotic programs.
3. Utilize a variety of test equipment to measure voltage, current, and resistance.
4. Apply appropriate actuators, transmissions, sensors, and end effectors to robot design.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math to solve technological problems.
6. Utilize spatial descriptions and homogeneous transformations to analyze forward and inverse kinematics.