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.
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 12 | |
| Other Discipline Specific Courses | 15 | |
| Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses | 11 | |
| Required Courses | 22 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education for an Applied Associate degree program. The University minimum of 15 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements.
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Foundations | 9 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 3 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 6 | |
Natural Science: 3 credit hours | ||
Social Science: 3 credit hours 1 | ||
| Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MCET 101 | Introduction to Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MCET 121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| MCET 142 | Introduction to Material Technology | 3 |
| MCET 261 | Manufacturing Processes 3 | 3 |
| MCET 253 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 | 4 |
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 261 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMET 101 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing 1,3 | 2 |
| AMET 130 | Work Measurement & Cost Estimating 1 | 3 |
| AMET 151 | Industrial Safety & Environmental Protection 2,3 | 2 |
| AMET 201 | Robotics & Automated Manufacturing 1 | 3 |
| AMET 211 | Manufacturing Operations 1 | 3 |
| AMET 225 | Computer Aided Tool Design 2 | 3 |
| AMET 241 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 |
| AMET 248 | Introduction to CNC and Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
General Electives
This program requires a minimum of 60 credits. Students may need three credits of additional general electives to meet this minimum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three credits from the list below. The program recommends that students complete a course that meets the General Education Second Writing requirement for bachelor's programs. | 3 | |
| ENGL 222 | Technical Report Writing (recommended) | 3 |
| ENGL 112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
Cooperative Education
One semester of full-time cooperative education or its equivalent is required. Students already working in the manufacturing industry should consult their academic advisor about this requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNEN 300 | Cooperative Education Work Period | 0 |
| or GNEN 301 | Cooperative Education Work Period I | |
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Typically Fall only.
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Typically Spring only.
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Students completing NTMA Journeyman’s Machinist Program receive block credit for AMET 101 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing, AMET 151 Industrial Safety & Environmental Protection, and MCET 261 Manufacturing Processes. Credit for courses taken as a part of other Journeyman's programs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 | 4 |
| MCET 121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| AMET 101 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing 1,3 | 2 |
| Speaking Requirement 6 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 261 | College Physics I | 4 |
| AMET 151 | Industrial Safety & Environmental Protection 2,3 | 2 |
| AMET 248 | Introduction to CNC and Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| Social Science Requirement 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| GNEN 300 | Cooperative Education Work Period | 0 |
| Hours | 0 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MCET 101 | Introduction to Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MCET 253 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| AMET 130 | Work Measurement & Cost Estimating | 3 |
| AMET 201 | Robotics & Automated Manufacturing 1 | 3 |
| AMET 211 | Manufacturing Operations 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MCET 142 | Introduction to Material Technology | 3 |
| MCET 261 | Manufacturing Processes (RENUMBERED 347 Manufacturing Processes) | 3 |
| AMET 225 | Computer Aided Tool Design 2 | 3 |
| AMET 241 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ENGL 222 or ENGL 111 | Technical Report Writing (or General Elective) or English Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Typically Fall only.
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Typically Spring only.
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Students completing NTMA Journeyman’s Machinist Program receive block credit for AMET 101 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing, AMET 151 Industrial Safety & Environmental Protection, and MCET 261 Manufacturing Processes. 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 Social Science 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.