Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology (288006AAS)

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Program Information

Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology is concerned with the analysis, design, and management of all the resources, facilities, and people involved in manufacturing processes. Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology requires a background in basic technical subjects, management techniques, work measurement, safety procedures, plant layout, quality control, maintenance, production control, economics, and computer applications such as CAD, CNC, and CAM.

Requirements for Admission

There are no program-specific admission requirements beyond what is required for admission to the College of Engineering and Polymer Science at the University of Akron. Current admission requirements are detailed in the University of Akron Undergraduate Bulletin. 

Career Information

A graduate of this program finds employment in manufacturing supervision and control. Duties involve the design, modification, installation, and operation of advanced manufacturing systems, materials, machines, and methods used to produce a product at a profit. Specific career opportunities may be found in the following functional areas:

• Manufacturing Engineering Technician
• Manufacturing Supervision
• Methods – production, planning, methods and engineering
• Work Measurements – time study, motion study, and standards
• Wage Payment – wage incentives, job evaluation
• Controls – production control, quality control, inventory control
• Plant Facilities and Design – plant layout, material handling, product design, storage facilities, and maintenance of plant equipment
• Industrial Relations – management-union relations, workers’ compensation
• Purchasing
• Safety and Industrial Hygiene
• Estimating
• Profit and Cost Analysis
• Quality Control and Assurance

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education work experiences are available on an optional basis in this academic program.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Upon completion of the Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree, a student may proceed to the Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Degree. Please refer to the Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum Guide for further information. An additional degree option is to proceed to the Bachelor of Organizational Supervision Degree.

The following information has official approval of The Department of Mechanical Engineering ​and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.

Requirements

Summary

General Education for Applied Associate Degree Programs

Students in applied associate degree programs must complete the following 15 credit-hour set of General Education coursework.  Some courses are covered by program-specific general education requirements further below.

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Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36. They are also encouraged to choose a Social Science course that also meets a Global Diversity or Domestic Diversity General Education requirement for bachelor's degrees.

Other Discipline Specific Courses

Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses

Required Courses

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Traditionally Fall only (See Program Director).

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Traditionally Spring only (See Program Director).

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Students completing NTMA Journeyman’s Machinist Program receive block credit for these courses. Credit for courses taken as a part of other Journeyman's programs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

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Students should choose a course that also meets the requirements for the Domestic Diversity requirement. 

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Students should choose a course that also meets the requirements for the Global Diversity requirement. 

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Check General Education section of undergraduate bulletin for courses that satisfy social science, writing, speaking, arts, humanities, and complex issues general education requirements.

Recommended Sequence

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Traditionally Fall only (See Program Director).

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Traditionally Spring only (See Program Director).

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Students completing NTMA Journeyman’s Machinist Program receive block credit for these courses. Credit for courses taken as a part of other Journeyman's programs will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 

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Students should choose a course that also meets the requirements for the Domestic Diversity requirement. 

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Students should choose a course that also meets the requirements for the Global Diversity requirement. 

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Check General Education section of undergraduate bulletin for courses that satisfy social science, writing, speaking, arts, humanities, and complex issues general education requirements.