Automation Controls/SCADA, AAS Degree
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition, known in the industry as SCADA, is emerging as one of the fastest expanding areas of industry today. This program teaches students to use computers to collect management data and to design, build and repair automated systems. Industries are placing greater emphasis on remotely controlling machines, gathering accurate inventory data, managing the operation of electrical devices, measuring and metering electrical systems and automating routine tasks.
The successful student in this program will demonstrate a variety of skills and abilities including reasoning, both inductive and deductive; research skills; visual color discrimination; communication through various means like telephone, written documents, email and in person; repair and maintain electronic equipment; and keep up to date with new knowledge.
SCADA technicians will find employment in electric power utilities, gas companies, water systems, security systems, building automation, manufacturing automation, food processing and in industrial automation applications. Graduates will install and maintain advanced automated equipment and communication devices, or operate computer networks to control remote machines over the Internet.
Students may elect to enroll in a third-year Automated Engineering option and earn a second AAS degree with one additional year of coursework.
Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Spring)
Third Semester (Summer)
| SD 120 | Introduction to Motor Control | 3 |
| SD 159 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| SD 160 | Industrial Wiring | 3 |
| | Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| IST 230 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| SD 225 | Intro To SCADA Software | 4 |
| SD 229 | Networking Concepts I | 3 |
| SD 259 | Adv Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| SD 205 | Process Controls | 3 |
| SD 239 | Advanced Industrial Networking | 3 |
| SD 270 | SCADA Testing Control Lab | 7 |
| | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 82
Optional Third-Year Automation Engineering AAS:
Sixth Semester (Fall)
| WMT 201 | Quality & Productivity Improvement | 2 |
| WMT 230 | Welding Robotic Lab | 3 |
| WMT 231 | Manual Machining Lab | 3 |
| WMT 240 | Manuf Programming & Installation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Seventh Semester (Spring)
| WMT 250 | Laser Cutting Technology | 3 |
| WMT 251 | CNC Machining Station Lab | 3 |
| WMT 260 | Advanced Machining | 4 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10.5 |