Academics
Automation Technology (CTAMTC)
Certificate
This program is being discontinued. Students currently enrolled need to complete it by the end of the Spring/Summer 2014 semester.
If you have questions about this program please contact a program advisor or contact a general student advisor.
Description
This program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for further advancement into science, technology, and engineering careers. Students will also be prepared to participate in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) regional competition and championship events. The capstone course for this program culminates in the hands-on building of a robot used in competition.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges.
Contact Information
- Division
- Health & Applied Technologies
- Department
- Industrial Technology Dept
- Advisors
- Gary Schultz
Requirements
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH 157 | Geometry and Trigonometry | 3 | |
| PHY 110 | Applied Physics * | 4 | |
| ROB 101 | Robotics I - I | 2 | |
| ROB 110 | Robotics I - II | 2 | |
| ROB 171 | Introduction to FIRST Robotics | 1 | |
| ROB 172 | FIRST Robotics Competition | 3 | |
| *Students may take PHY 110 or any 100-level or higher, 3 credit or more course in the following disciplines: AST, BIO, CEM, GLG, or PHY. Does not include: GLG 202, GLG 289, or PHY 100. * | 0 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 15
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- unavailable
- Books & Supplies
- unavailable
- Total Cost
- unavailable
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- unavailable semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- unavailable
Careers Related to this Program
- Job placement rate
- unavailable
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- unavailable
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
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