Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology Mission and Program Information

Mission

The Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology program responds to the need for skilled engineering technology professionals in the thriving and growing fields of robotics and automation. Robotics and automation engineering technology combine mechanical engineering technology, electronics engineering technology, and computer systems technology applied to the design, building, programming, functional use, and maintenance of controlled machinery or systems. The nature of the field requires that workers not only have solid technical engineering knowledge, but also know both how to apply the knowledge in hands-on laboratory and factory settings, and how to communicate well.

Student Outcomes

SLOs describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their experience through the robotics and automation engineering technology option.

UNIVERSITY SLOs

PROGRAM SLOs

Knowledge

Students will demonstrate a depth of knowledge and apply the methods of inquiry in a discipline of their choosing, and they will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across their choice of varied disciplines.

SLO A - Technical Skills and Knowledge

A1. Apply principles of electric circuits, circuit analysis techniques, analog circuit design, digital systems, and electronic communication systems
A2. Understand fundamentals of computer programming, computer systems and networking
A3. Ability to analyze the structural design and construction of robotic systems
A4. Apply concepts of industrial controls, sensors, effectors, and other elements of industrial automation

Critical Thinking

Students will demonstrate the ability to access and interpret information, respond and adapt to changing situations, make complex decisions, solve problems, and evaluate actions.

SLO B - Creative Design, Application, and Lifelong Learning

B1. Application of physics or chemistry to mechanical, electronic, and computer systems in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry
B2. Ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, communication systems, computer hardware and software systems as applied to robotic and automation systems
B3. Ability to be life-long learners
B4. Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Communication

Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

SLO C - Communication

C1. Ability to write clear and effective technical reports, proposals, and business correspondence
C2. Ability to communicate orally technical information to a variety of audiences

Diversity.

Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of the skills necessary to live and work in a diverse world.

SLO D - Professional Behavior in a Diverse World

D1. Understanding and respect for diversity in the workplace
D2. Importance of working effectively as teams awareness of the impact of technology on our society

Academic and Professional Integrity.

Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of the ethical standards of their academic discipline and/or profession.

SLO E - Professional Development

E1. Ability to apply project management techniques
E2. Ability to practice professional ethics and social responsibility

2020-2021 Program Assessment Summary

The Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology program is pleased to have developed its assessment timetable in sync with MET and ECET data collection. 2020-2021 assessments indicate that the majority of BETB-RA students do very well, though at the first and second-year levels, a small number of students struggle at baseline achievement. Efforts from faculty and the Student Success Center (with its increased focus on study skills) seek to close this gap. Higher-performing students do well and we strive to continue to offer them room to run and grow.

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