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Applied Engineering Technology (AAS.AET)

Applied engineering is a fast-growing field that combines electricity, robotics, mechanical systems and computer controls to power the machines that run today's factories and smart systems. In this program, you'll learn how to build, fix and control high-tech equipment used in real-world manufacturing and automation. Classes include hands-on training in robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable speed drives, electrical systems, fluid power and more.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

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First Year
First Semester

COREAET-040

Credit Hours: 1.50

CORETEC-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAET-041

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREAPT-045

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREAET-042

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-046

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAPT-047

Credit Hours: 1.00

GENMAT-129

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Credit Hours: 0.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREPLC-051

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAPT-052

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREEET-086

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-053

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORETEC-040

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-054

Credit Hours: 1.50

COREEET-087

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-055

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAPT-056

Credit Hours: 1.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREAPT-058

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREAPT-059

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREAPT-060

Credit Hours: 1.50

COREEET-081

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAPT-062

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAPT-063

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAPT-064

Credit Hours: 1.00

GENENG-050

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREAPT-065

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREEET-075

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREAPT-066

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREAPT-067

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREAPT-068

Credit Hours: 0.50

COREAPT-069

Credit Hours: 1.00

GENAPT-042

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENECO-231

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-043

Credit Hours: 2.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	MAT-129	College Algebra Pathway MAT-129 College Algebra Pathway Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Intended for students who do not assess directly into MAT-130 College Algebra. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline * OR
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline * OR
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	AET-040	Electrical Systems I AET-040 Electrical Systems I How to read schematics; connect and operate electrical circuits; use a digital multimeter; use resistors, capacitors, and inductors in series and parallel circuits as well as electrical safety are covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-201 Electrical Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline	1.5
CORE	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
CORE	AET-041	Pneumatic Systems I AET-041 Pneumatic Systems I Topics covered are pneumatic safety, connection and adjustment of supply lines and pneumatic circuits, air compressor starting, pneumatic schematics, adjusted flow, monitoring performance and system operations and basic servicing. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline	.5
CORE	APT-045	Total Productive Maintenance APT-045 Total Productive Maintenance In this class, students will learn what Total Productive Maintenance is, how to calculate and optimize overall equipment effectiveness and types of predictive maintenance operations as well as root cause troubleshooting techniques. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management credential.) Course Outline	.5
CORE	AET-042	Mechanical Power Systems I AET-042 Mechanical Power Systems I Students will identify mechanical power transmission types; safely install motors, shaft keys and hubs; install and align pillow blocks, bearings, V belts chain drives and gear drive systems; perform maintenance and lubricate mechanical components. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I credential.) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	APT-046	Motor Control Systems I APT-046 Motor Control Systems I Students will understand of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include electrical safety, three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers and electronic motor controllers. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	APT-047	Electrical System Install I APT-047 Electrical System Install I Students will learn to connect and wire electrical panels safely, control devices and electric motors. Proper grounding, wire sizing and circuit protection are also covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-206 Electrical System Installation 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	APT-048	Electrical Sensors I APT-048 Electrical Sensors I Students will learn the characteristics of various electric sensors used in automation and industrial processes. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline *	.5
CORE	APT-049	Ethernet Communications I APT-049 Ethernet Communications I Students will connect, test, configure, monitor and use an Ethernet network used for industrial equipment. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-212 Ethernet Communications 1 credential.) Course Outline	.5
CORE	CAD-062	Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	2.0
	Semester Totals		14.5
Second Semester
CORE	PLC-051	Variable Frequency Drive Sys. PLC-051 Variable Frequency Drive Sys. Students will gain skills in Variable Speed Drive operation, parameter editing, error handling, multi-speed programming, acceleration/deceleration control as well a basic VFD wiring and safety. Course Outline	1.0
CORE	APT-052	Motor Ctrl Troubleshooting I APT-052 Motor Ctrl Troubleshooting I Students learn skills in troubleshooting motor control components, using a clamp-on ammeter and VOM and troubleshooting motor control circuits including VFDs. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math. Course Outline *	2.0
CORE	APT-053	Robot System Operations I APT-053 Robot System Operations I Students will learn to identify robot type, applications and components, robot safety and safely operating the robot in manual and automatic modes. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-215 Robot System Operations 1 credential.) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	TEC-040	Print Reading for Industry TEC-040 Print Reading for Industry Print Reading for Industry is a training course designed to assist the beginning to intermediate students, as well as workers in the industry, to understand the fundamentals, principles and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	APT-054	Hydraulic Systems I APT-054 Hydraulic Systems I This class is a hands-on introduction to basic hydraulic systems, including schematics, symbols, basic components, servicing and adjustments. (Meets Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Specialist I C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline	1.5
CORE	EET-087	Prog Logic Controllers II EET-087 Prog Logic Controllers II This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols. Course Outline *	2.0
CORE	APT-055	Smart Sensor and ID Systems I APT-055 Smart Sensor and ID Systems I Students will understand, operate and interface smart sensors (RFID readers, ethernet serial, barcode readers and smart stack lights) as well as IO-link photo, pressure and ultrasonic sensors. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-213 Smart Sensor and Identification Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	APT-056	Smart Factory Systems I APT-056 Smart Factory Systems I Students will learn to operate a smart factory program safely, adjust and operate PLC-controlled automated pick and place system, gauging system, PLC-controlled indexing system and PLC-controlled sorting and queuing. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-214 Smart Factory Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	APT-057	Robot Systems Integration I APT-057 Robot Systems Integration I This course covers basic communication and advanced topics of PLC operation and programming. Topics include project creation analog I/O, math and data handling instruction, program flow and communication protocols. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-216 credential.) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	APT-061	Hydraulic Maintenance I APT-061 Hydraulic Maintenance I This course covers all aspects of basic Hydraulic maintenance and servicing. (Meets Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Specialist I C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance 1 credential.) Course Outline	1.5
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	APT-058	Mechanical Power Systems II APT-058 Mechanical Power Systems II This class covers the installation and troubleshooting of several common drive systems. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-301 Mechanical Power Systems 2 credential.) Course Outline *	.5
CORE	APT-059	Laser Shaft Alignment APT-059 Laser Shaft Alignment This class teaches laser alignment safety, components and alignment techniques. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-302 Laser Shaft Alignment 1 credential.) Course Outline *	.5
CORE	APT-060	Electric Motor Troubleshooting APT-060 Electric Motor Troubleshooting This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of single- and three-phase motors, equipment and controls. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-303 Electric Motor Troubleshooting 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.5
CORE	EET-081	Physical Computing EET-081 Physical Computing Principles of micro controllers. Topics include: flow charting, input-output devices and interfacing, signal conditioning, programming, and basic process control using a micro controller. Class stresses using the micro controllers to control I/O devices. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-062	Pneumatic Troubleshooting I APT-062 Pneumatic Troubleshooting I Provides technicians with basic concepts of pneumatics troubleshooting, including actuators and valves as well as filters and pumps. Students receive hands-on experience. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-304 Pneumatic Troubleshooting 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	APT-063	Industrial Electronic Sys I APT-063 Industrial Electronic Sys I This course covers safety, oscilloscope usage as well as the testing and understanding of basic components used in industrial locations, SSRs and various analog sensors. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-305 Industrial Electronic Systems 1 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	APT-064	Variable Frequency Dr II APT-064 Variable Frequency Dr II Students will gain skills in variable speed drive operation, programming and interfacing. Torque, sensorless vector and closed loop control are also covered. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-308 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 2 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
	Semester Totals		14.5
Second Semester
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-065	Industrial Electronic Sys II APT-065 Industrial Electronic Sys II A study of motor control types and components. Topics include operational amplifiers, switching regulators, SCRs and Triacs. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-306 Industrial Electronic Systems 2 credential.) Course Outline *	.5
CORE	EET-075	HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	APT-066	Ethernet Communications II APT-066 Ethernet Communications II Class covers basic Wireless Ethernet, PLC Ethernet communications, industrial VLAN, network security and basic ethernet troubleshooting (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-310 Ethernet Communications 2 credential.) Course Outline *	.5
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	APT-067	Electronics Systems Install I APT-067 Electronics Systems Install I Students will gain skills in installing and commisioning common industrial equipment such as Variable Speed Drives, PLCs and HMI control as well a basic soldering, wiring and safety. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-307 Electronic Systems Installation 1 credential.) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	APT-068	Data Analytics I APT-068 Data Analytics I The class covers cloud and site-based SCADA data analytics systems management and setup to track production statistics. Includes using an SQL database and basic queries. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-311 credential.) Course Outline	.5
CORE	APT-069	Robot Systems Integration II APT-069 Robot Systems Integration II This class covers advanced robot interfacing and communications, including Ethernet IP, PLC Group I/O, Analog I/O, position and offset instructions and vision inspection and guidance. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-312 Robot Systems Integration 2 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	APT-070	Smart Factory Systems II APT-070 Smart Factory Systems II This class covers the the skills involved in programming, adjusting and operating PLC-controlled smart factory systems. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist II C-313 Smart Factory Systems 2 credential.) Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	EET-084	AI and Robotics EET-084 AI and Robotics Use Artificial Intellegence to control an atonomous robot. This class starts with manual robot control and works up to using artifical intellegence to avoid collisions, follow roads, and even classify objects that the robot sees with its camera. Course Outline	1.0
GEN	EET-085	STEM Projects EET-085 STEM Projects Instructor approved and student selected electronic project providing experience in design, fabrication and testing of an electronic unit. The project should coincide with student's occupational goal and area of electronic work interest. (Communications, computers, industrial, etc.) (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		16.5

Total Program Hours

60.5

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Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Michael D. Beavers234-5341

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Applied Engineering Technology (AAS.AET)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

MAT-129College Algebra Pathway

MAT-130College Algebra

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

AET-040Electrical Systems I

TEC-043Industrial Safety

AET-041Pneumatic Systems I

APT-045Total Productive Maintenance

AET-042Mechanical Power Systems I

CAD-056CAD I

APT-046Motor Control Systems I

APT-047Electrical System Install I

APT-048Electrical Sensors I

APT-049Ethernet Communications I

CAD-062Introduction to Solidworks

Semester Totals

PLC-051Variable Frequency Drive Sys.

APT-052Motor Ctrl Troubleshooting I

EET-086Prog Logic Controllers I

APT-053Robot System Operations I

TEC-040Print Reading for Industry

APT-054Hydraulic Systems I

EET-087Prog Logic Controllers II

APT-055Smart Sensor and ID Systems I

APT-056Smart Factory Systems I

APT-057Robot Systems Integration I

APT-061Hydraulic Maintenance I

Semester Totals

ENG-050Writing for Industry

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

APT-058Mechanical Power Systems II

APT-059Laser Shaft Alignment

APT-060Electric Motor Troubleshooting

EET-081Physical Computing

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

APT-062Pneumatic Troubleshooting I

APT-063Industrial Electronic Sys I

APT-064Variable Frequency Dr II

Semester Totals

APT-042Applied Mathematics II

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

APT-065Industrial Electronic Sys II

EET-075HMI-Human Machine Interface

APT-066Ethernet Communications II

APT-043Applied Mathematics III

APT-067Electronics Systems Install I

APT-068Data Analytics I

APT-069Robot Systems Integration II

APT-070Smart Factory Systems II

EET-084AI and Robotics

EET-085STEM Projects

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

MAT-129
College Algebra Pathway

MAT-130
College Algebra

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

AET-040
Electrical Systems I

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

AET-041
Pneumatic Systems I

APT-045
Total Productive Maintenance

AET-042
Mechanical Power Systems I

CAD-056
CAD I

APT-046
Motor Control Systems I

APT-047
Electrical System Install I

APT-048
Electrical Sensors I

APT-049
Ethernet Communications I

CAD-062
Introduction to Solidworks

PLC-051
Variable Frequency Drive Sys.

APT-052
Motor Ctrl Troubleshooting I

EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I

APT-053
Robot System Operations I

TEC-040
Print Reading for Industry

APT-054
Hydraulic Systems I

EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

APT-055
Smart Sensor and ID Systems I

APT-056
Smart Factory Systems I

APT-057
Robot Systems Integration I

APT-061
Hydraulic Maintenance I

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

APT-058
Mechanical Power Systems II

APT-059
Laser Shaft Alignment

APT-060
Electric Motor Troubleshooting

EET-081
Physical Computing

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

APT-062
Pneumatic Troubleshooting I

APT-063
Industrial Electronic Sys I

APT-064
Variable Frequency Dr II

APT-042
Applied Mathematics II

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

APT-065
Industrial Electronic Sys II

EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

APT-066
Ethernet Communications II

APT-043
Applied Mathematics III

APT-067
Electronics Systems Install I

APT-068
Data Analytics I

APT-069
Robot Systems Integration II

APT-070
Smart Factory Systems II

EET-084
AI and Robotics

EET-085
STEM Projects