Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology, AAS
Associate of Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology (288006AAS)
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Program Information
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology is concerned with the analysis, design, and management of all the resources, facilities, and people involved in manufacturing processes. Advanced 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 (DPR) 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
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Major Courses for General Education | 15 | |
Other Discipline Specific Courses | 12 | |
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses | 11 | |
Required Courses | 25 | |
Total Hours | 63 |
Major Courses for General Education
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL:222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
Social Science Requirement | 6 | |
Total Hours | 15 |
Other Discipline Specific Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MCET:130 | Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 1,2 | 3 |
MCET:142 | Introduction to Material Technology | 3 |
MCET:121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
EEET:210 | Industrial Control Panel Fabrication | 2 |
Total Hours | 11 |
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MATH:152 | Technical Mathematics II | 2 |
MATH:153 | Technical Mathematics III | 2 |
MATH:154 | Technical Mathematics IV | 3 |
PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
Total Hours | 11 |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
AMET:101 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing 1,3 | 2 |
AMET:110 | Manufacturing Processes 1,3 | 3 |
AMET:151 | Industrial Safety & Environmental Protection 3 | 2 |
AMET:248 | Introduction to CNC and Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
AMET:130 | Work Measurement & Cost Estimating | 3 |
AMET:211 | Manufacturing Operations 1 | 3 |
AMET:241 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 |
AMET:201 | Robotics & Automated Manufacturing | 3 |
AMET:225 | Computer Aided Tool Design | 3 |
Total Hours | 25 |
1 | Traditionally Fall only (See Program Director). |
2 | Traditionally Spring only (See Program Director). |
3 | Students completing NTMA Journeyman’s Machinist Program receive block credit for these courses. Students who have not completed the entire program or who have completed the program prior to 1/1/96, see an advisor. |
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Hours | |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
MATH:152 | Technical Mathematics II 3 | 2 |
MATH:153 | Technical Mathematics III 3 | 2 |
MCET:130 | Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 1,3 | 3 |
AMET:101 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing 1,3 | 2 |
AMET:110 | Manufacturing Processes 1,3 | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
AMET:151 | Industrial Safety & Environmental Protection 2,3 | 2 |
AMET:248 | Introduction to CNC and Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
MATH:154 | Technical Mathematics IV | 3 |
MCET:121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Summer Semester | ||
Cooperative Education | ||
Hours | 0 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
AMET:130 | Work Measurement & Cost Estimating 1 | 3 |
AMET:211 | Manufacturing Operations 1 | 3 |
PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
ENGL:222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
AMET:241 | Introduction to Quality Assurance (Sch. Lab) | 3 |
AMET:201 | Robotics & Automated Manufacturing (Sch. Lab) 2 | 3 |
EEET:210 | Industrial Control Panel Fabrication | 2 |
AMET:225 | Computer Aided Tool Design | 3 |
MCET:142 | Introduction to Material Technology | 3 |
Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Total Hours | 62 |
1 | Traditionally Fall only (See Program Director). |
2 | Traditionally Spring only (See Program Director). |
3 | Students completing NTMA Journeyman’s Machinist Program receive block credit for these courses. Students who have not completed the entire program or who have completed the program prior to 1/1/96, see an advisor. |