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Shape the Future with Automation and Controls Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Automation and Controls Technology at Centenary University equips students with hands-on technical skills and knowledge in automation, PLC programming, and control systems, preparing them for high-demand roles in industrial automation.

Why Choose Our Automation and Controls Program?

Comprehensive Curriculum
Our curriculum covers essential topics in automation and control, including:

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Learn to program and troubleshoot PLCs, the backbone of modern industrial automation.
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Design: Gain skills in creating effective user interfaces for industrial control.
Sensors and Actuators: Learn to select, integrate, and maintain sensors and actuators in automated systems.
SCADA Systems: Understand the essentials of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
Networked Industrial Systems: Develop skills in connecting and controlling industrial equipment through industry-standard protocols.

Hands-On Learning
Through advanced labs and practical training, students gain real-world experience working with automation technologies under expert faculty guidance, developing skills crucial for a career in automation and controls.

Internships and Career Paths
Our proximity to major industries provides excellent internship opportunities with local and regional companies, giving students real-world experience that often leads to full-time employment. Career paths include:

Automation Technician
Control System Designer
Process Control Engineer
PLC Programmer
Robotics Technician
Industrial Systems Integrations.
Instrumentation and Engines.

Minors for Specialization

Enhance Your Degree with Minors
Students can further specialize with minors that complement automation, including Business Management o Entrepreneurship, expanding their career opportunities and preparing them for leadership roles in high-tech industries.

Why Study Automation and Controls at Centenary?

Industry-Experienced Faculty
Our courses are taught by faculty with real-world experience in industrial automation, ensuring students are prepared for industry demands.
Practical Learning & Labs
Our state-of-the-art labs provide hands-on training in PLCs, SCADA, and HMI technologies, simulating real-world automation challenges.

Career Outlook

The demand for automation professionals continues to grow, with a 10% projected job growth from 2024 to 2030. As automation expands, graduates of our program are well-positioned for high-paying roles across diverse industries.

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Courses

Program Brochure University Catalog

B.A.S. in Automation and Control Systems

Required Courses

UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS (32 CREDITS)

MTH3030 - Linear Algebra - 4CR
PHY2001 - Physics I - 4CR
BUS2090 - Introduction to Sustainable Practices - 4CR
WRI1001 - Composition and Rhetoric 1 - 4CR
MTH2151 - Calculus I - 4CR
CHM1301 - Basic Chemistry - 4CR
BUS1050 - Social Responsibility in Business - 4CR
COM2001 - Public Speaking - 4CR

AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS CORE REQUIREMENTS (56 CREDITS)

AIE1010 - Principles of Measurement - 4CR
CSM3020 - Intro to C - 4CR
AIE2030 - Sensors and Transducers - 4CR
EE 2030 - Electronics Lab Fundamentals - 4CR
AIE2040 - Instrumentation Workshop Practice - 4CR
AIE3020 - Industrial Measurements - 4CR
AIE2020 - Electronic Measurement and Instruments - 4CR
AIE3030 - Control System Components - 4CR
EE 2020 - Basics of Electronics Engineering - 4CR
EE 3020 - Digital Techniques - 4CR
EE 3010 - Applied Electronics - 4CR
EE 2010 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering - 4CR
AIE2010 - Electrical Machines - 4CR
AIE2050 - Machine Safety & Risk Assessment - 4CR

ELECTIVES (32 CREDITS)

AIE2060 - Process Control Systems - 4CR
AIE2080 - Maintenance of Instruments & Systems - 4CR
AIE2070 - Industrial Automation - 4CR
EE2060 - Instrumentation Circuit Design - 4CR
AIE2050 - Biomedical Instrumentation - 4CR
AIE2100 - Unit Operations & Instrumentation - 4CR
EE2050 - Microcontrollers - 4CR
EXP400 0 - Capstone Project - 4CR
AIE4110 - Analytical Instrumentation - 4CR
AIE4120 - PLC and SCADA Systems - 4CR
AIE4130 - Advanced PLC Programming - 4CR
AIE4060 - Power Plant Instrumentation - 4CR
AIE4040 - Building Automation - 4CR
AIE4090 - Distributed Control Systems - 4CR
EE4040 - Advanced Embedded Systems - 4CR
AIE4140 - Image Processing - 4CR
AIE4150 - Variable Speed Drives - 4CR
AIE4160 - Machine Vision and Automated Inspection - 4CR
AIE4170 - MATLAB - 4CR
EXP3100 - Co -op 1 - 0CR
EXP3200 - Co -op 2 - 0CR
EXP3300 - Co -op 3 - 0CR
EXP4100 - Co -op 4 - 0CR
EXP4200 - Co -op 5 - 0CR
EXP4300 - Co -op 6 - 0CR

Total Credits: 120

Notes:

To earn a Bachelors degree, all graduates must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.
Minimum of 32 credits must be taken at Centenary University.
All graduates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
All graduates must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA in their major(s).
Courses that are special topic listed in the title, typically ending with a 99, are repeatable. Courses
are counted multiple times and do not replace grades of the previous special topic course.
Credits can only be shared between the core and the major or core and minor requirements. Shared
credits within the core requirements is not allowed.