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2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Robotics) Technology 8480, A.S.

A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.A.S. or A.S. Degree

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment in different industries as maintenance technicians, engineering technicians, industrial programmers, field service engineers, sales engineers, and many other high tech employment opportunities in automated manufacturing. Graduates are prepared to install, operate, program, interface, service, troubleshoot, and implement computers, automated equipment, and robotic systems for various applications. Graduates are well prepared in electronics, industrial networking, industrial computers, robotic systems, computer software and hardware applications, industrial control circuits, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), hydraulics and pneumatics. Students also receive specialized courses in automated manufacturing systems such as Automated Process Control that prepares graduates to work in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Starting salaries and job opportunities are great for the graduates who enter the exciting career of robotics and computer automated manufacturing. Students intending to complete the Purdue University Industrial Technology B.S. Degree through the VU partnership program are encouraged to consult with their advisor regarding specific course requirements not listed in this catalog.

Concentration

Major Program Requirements (55)

General Education Requirements

See General Education  in this catalog for a complete description of the general education and assessment requirements.

Basic Skills Core (9)

Note

The Reading and Writing Intensive requirements may be met by CIMT 200  and CIMT 200L .

The Speaking Intensive requirement may be met by CIMT 250 .

The Mathematics Intensive requirement may be met by MATH 102  for A.S. or by a subsequent mathematics course for A.A.S. or by passing a mathematics assessment examination.

A grade of C or better is required in all Basic Skills courses.

Liberal Education Core (17-21)

Note

Computer Skills are enhanced by CIMT 125 .

Recommended Sequence of Courses for A.S.

(This assumes any necessary developmental requirements have been met.)

Semester I

Total Hours: 20

Semester II

Total Hours: 18

Semester III

Total Hours: 21-24

Semester IV

Total Hours: 22-23

Total Hours: 81-85

Note

Lecture/laboratory classes are designed to be taken concurrently. They cannot be taken separately or dropped separately. Failure in either the lecture or lab will require that the entire course be taken again. Students wishing to withdraw from either the lecture or lab must withdraw from both.

1 Students seeking an A.S. degree who do not qualify for ENGL 112  must satisfy the writing requirements by completing either of the following course sequences: (1) ENGL 101  and ENGL 102  English Composition I and II, or (2) ENGL 101 - English Composition I , LITR 220  and LITR 221  Introduction to World Literature I and II. If the latter option is chosen, LITR 220  and LITR 221  will satisfy the second writing requirement and the Humanities Common Core requirement.