Industrial Automation Engineering Technology (IAET-AAS) A.A.S.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science in Industrial Automation Engineering Technology (IAET) program offers students a course of study as primarily an entry path for the Electronics & Automation Engineering Technology (EAET) Bachelor degree. This associate degree emphasizes fundamental concepts, hands-on learning and applied theory. Coursework in the IAET program is centered in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.) Major course topics include analog and digital circuitry, programmable logic, microcontrollers, instrumentation, troubleshooting and automation. Students will develop oral and written communication skills vital to engineering through projects and team challenges. Graduates of this program have earned titles such as electronics technologist, troubleshooting technician and automation technician. The Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Automation Engineering Technology (AAS IAET) serves as the major preparatory program for the Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Automation Engineering Technology. The IAET degree can also be used to ladder into other Bachelor degrees at Ferris State University.

Program Outcomes

1. Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
3. Ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
5. Ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Admissions Requirements

New Student Admissions Requirements

2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Minimum Composite ACT Score of 18 or Post-2016 SAT Composite score of 950
Minimum Math ACT Score of 19, Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 500, or Placement into MATH 115

Transfer Student Admissions Requirements

2.35 Cumulative College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement into MATH 115

University Requirements - 29 to 30 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy.

University General Education Requirements - 19 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage.

Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Choose 1 of 4
MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 4 Credits Required

One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course.

PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4

Cultural Competency - 3 Credits Required

Self and Society Competency - 3 Credits Required

Additional General Education Requirements - 10 Credits Required

These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program.

MATH 120 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4

College Requirements - 33 Credits Required

(Course Prerequisites are Shown in Parantheses)

Major Courses - 33 Credits Required

EAET 106 - IIoT and Python Programming Credit Hours: 3
MFTE 120 - Robotics 1 Credit Hours: 3
EAET 122 - Industrial Digital Electronics Credit Hours: 4
EAET 201 - Electrical Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
EAET 210 - Circuits and Systems Credit Hours: 3
EAET 216 - Non-Linear Electronics I Credit Hours: 3
EAET 221 - Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3
EAET 222 - Microprocessor Applications Credit Hours: 4
EAET 224 - Industrial Controls Credit Hours: 4
EAET 301 - Controls for Automation Credit Hours: 3

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:
• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each EAET and IAET course in order to qualify as a prerequisite for another EAET and IAET course.