About this degree option
The robotics and automation engineering technology degree option provides students the technical knowledge and analytical skills
needed to design, build, and control the movements and actions of robots and automation systems. This program provides
experiential learning in the fundamental areas of machine design and analysis and digital and analog circuits, along with specialized
training in robotics and automation topics such as automated control systems, manufacturing, robotic programming algorithms, and
various sensor systems including machine vision.
Why this degree optio Accreditation
K-State Salina offers a variety of advantages, including: We take our reputation seriously. Accreditation validates the
• Providing students the technical knowledge and analytical quality of an institution as a whole, offering evaluated
skills needed to design, build and control the movements measurements of everything from academic offerings, governance,
and actions of robots and automation system administration, mission, finances and resources. Kansas State
University has been continuously accredited by the Higher
• Developing a solid background in the three cornerstone Learning Commission (HLC) since 1916.
disciplines of robotics and automation: mechanical [Link]/assessment/accreditation
engineering technology, electronic and computer engineerin
technology and computer systems technology. Transfers
• Application of course principles in hands-on, industry-relevant At K-State Salina, you can transfer up to 60 qualifying credit hours
projects throughout the program. to help you get your next degree. If you’ve already earned an
associate degree from one of our partner institutions, you may be
eligible to apply previously earned credits when enrolling in a
Careers related bachelor’s degree option. We work with students every
Career options for robotics and automation engineering day to make the most of transfer credits within K-State Salina
technology graduates include, but are not limited to: programs to help make earning that next degree more achievable.
• Robotics Technician Your hard work matters. We want to help you make the most of it.
• Robotics & Automation Software Engineer
• Equipment Designer
• Robotics Planning & Control Engineer
• Robot Programmer
• Intelligent Automation Specialist
• Robotics Application Engineer
INNOVATIVE LEARNING: REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE:
Learning by doing, through Exploring innovations in your field
hands-on projects, lab time through research, practicum and
and in-the-field training. internship opportunities.
AN AEROSPACE
& TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION IS: INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS: STUDENT-FOCUSED:
Building relationships with Faculty are focused on your
industry members and gaining personalized experience,
insight into your future career. working alongside you in the
lab and classroom.
Office of Admissions:
785-826-2640 | salinaadmissions@[Link]
Technical electives:
Bachelor of Science Choose 9 credit hours from the following courses.
RA 342 Industrial Robotics Lab 2 1
120 credit hours required RA 343 Industrial Robotics Lab 3 1
RA 444 Integrated Robotics Studio 0-2
Required coursework CMST 250 Hardware and Network Fundamentals 3
CMST 270 Introduction to Unix 3
Core courses: ECET 430 Signals and Systems 3
CMST 180 Introduction to Database Systems 3 MET 111 Technical Graphics 3
COT 301 Six Sigma Analysis & Problem Solving I 1 MET 125 Computer-Numerical-Controlled
COT 302 Six Sigma Analysis & Problem Solving II 1 Machining Processes 2
ECET 100 Basic Electronics 3 MET 252 Fluid Power Technology 3
ECET 250 Digital Logic 3 MET 346 Elements of Mechanisms 3
ECET 304 Power and Devices 3 MET 481 Automated Manufacturing Systems II 3
ECET 350 Microprocessor Fundamentals 4 STAT 325 Introduction to Statistics 3
Choose one of the following:
ECET 352 Digital Circuits and Systems 3 Other electives may be used if approved by program faculty.
or
ETB 310 Applied Data Analysis and Tools 3 Electives:
Business Elective 3
ECET 354 Microprocessor Fundamentals 4 Arts/Humanities Elective 3
ETB 482 Senior Design Project I 1 Social Science Elective* 3
ETB 483 Senior Design Project II 1-3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective* 3
MET 117 Mechanical Modeling & Detailing 3 Arts/Humanities Elective 3
MET 121 Manufacturing Methods 3 Total 15
MET 211 Statics 3 *Marked electives must be upper-level courses, 300 or above.
MET 230 Automated Manufacturing
Systems I 3
MET 245 Materials Strength & Testing 3
MET 264 Machine Design Technology I 4
MET 366 Dynamics of Machines 3
MET 382 Industrial Instrumentation & Controls 3
RA 240 Industrial Robotics Laboratory 1
RA 305 Robotics Programming 3
RA 357 Machine Vision 3
RA 385 Advanced Programmable Logic
Controllers 3
Total 61
Math:
MATH 100 College Algebra 3
MATH 150 Plane Trigonometry 3
MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 4
MATH 221 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 4
Total 14
Additional requirements:
COMM 106 Public Speaking I 3
ENGL 100 Expository Writing I 3
ENGL 200 Expository Writing II 3
ENGL 302 Technical Writing 3
PHYS 113 General Physics I 4
PHYS 114 General Physics II 4
Total 24
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