Industrial Automation 2 - Major #8195

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This is an advanced Industrial Automation certificate in the Electrical Systems Technology program. This certificate allows the student to show perspective employers their progress and gain advanced employment or an internship in the Industrial Automation field. The student is advised to complete the Industrial Automation 1 certificate prior.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Program an electronic motor controller (VFD) for motor speed control.
  2. 2. Demonstrate the correct procedure for connecting computers and network devices.
  3. 3. Correctly operate a robot manually and automatically, from a given point A to point B.
  4. 4. Describe the different types of collaborative operations, and which types of robots can be used in each type of operation.
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Term 1

12 units

EST 56C
Variable Frequency Drives & Motion Control

3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of electronic principles in the industrial environment. Emphasis on variable frequency drives, control circuits and electronic components. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: EST 56B
  2. Advisory: EST 58
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      EST 61
      Networking Fundamentals

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
      Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
      1. Advisory: EST 55A
        1. CSU Transfer Course

          EST 83A
          Robotics, Industrial - Introduction.

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
          This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
          1. Advisory: EST 55A
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              EST 83B
              Robotics, Industrial - Advanced Application

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
              Advanced industrial robotics programming, integration, and collaborative applications. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
              1. Advisory: EST 83A
                    Total: 12 units