ObjectivesPlay a key role in the world of technology with the in-depth knowledge you'll gain in this program. Automation is used in virtually every industry today and the demand is high for trained graduates. Study the full-range of automation theory and mechanics, from basic circuitry through to its application in a manufacturing system. Learn about hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics, electronics, robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Special attention is also given to industrial robots - increasingly used in manufacturing. Explore the field of precision controls and the total electronic integration of modern, complex automated systems.
Practical experienceThere is an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.