Robotics Engineering Technology: Curriculum
The robotics engineering technology program provides you with a fundamental understanding of computer, electronics and mechanical engineering technology principles blended with hands-on reinforcement through laboratory projects. You will learn and apply numerous cutting-edge skills such as:
- Engineering design processes
- Application of robotic systems to solve technical problems
- Behavioral programming on various robotic platforms
- Application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in the creation of robotic systems
- Use of design software tools such as 3-D CADD
- Teamwork and leadership
- Technical documentation and oral communications
- Application of equipment and tools used in manufacturing processes
- Troubleshooting and repair of robotic components and systems
- Project management
- Understanding of economic principles and the role of robotics to future economy
Get a description of each of Cal U's Robotics Engineering Technology courses from our Course Catalog.
Associate of Science in Robotics Engineering Technology: 62 credits
To ensure that you are making satisfactory academic progress, you should consult with your faculty adviser, ensure that you complete necessary prerequisites and required courses in sequence, and complete between 13 and 17 credits each semester.
The following four-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in two years.
Freshman Year
| Course | Credits |
| CSC 120 Problem Solving & Program Constructs | 3 crs. |
| EET 110 Electric Circuits I | 4 crs. |
| MAT 181 College Algebra | 3 crs. |
| RET 110 Agile Robotics I | 3 crs. |
| UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 cr. |
| Course | Credits |
| CSC 124 Computer Programming I | 3 crs. |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 crs. |
| MAT 191 College Trigonometry | 3 crs. |
| RET 120 CADD Concepts | 3 crs. |
| RET 160 Agile Robotics II | 3 crs. |
Sophomore Year
| Course | Credits |
| CET 235 Digital Electronics Design | 4 crs. |
| ENG 217 Scientific & Technical Writing | 3 crs. |
| PHY 121 General Physics I | 4 crs. |
| RET 210 Robotics Teaming | 3 crs. |
| TED 226 Applications & Processing of Engineering Materials | 3 crs. |
| Course | Credits |
| CET 270 Introduction to Microprocessors | 4 crs. |
| ECO 100 Elements of Economics | 3 crs. |
| ITE 250 Introduction to Automation | 3 crs. |
| RET 260 Robotic Systems Project | 3 crs. |
| General Education Elective | 3 crs. |
