In 1983 Vincennes University was one of the first colleges in the nation to begin an Associate of Science Degree in Robotics Technology.
Since that time the program has expanded to Computer-Integrated Manufacturing which includes Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Automated Process Control, Elecrical Machine Control, Mechanical Drive Systems, Motor Control Systems, Robot Programming and Servicing, Industrial Networking, plus other courses in automation.
THE VU ADVANTAGE
A major benefit of attending a two-year university is that you get the one-on-one education you need to succeed. At VU you receive the personal attention necessary to build your confidence and the technical assistance needed to prepare for a career in automated manufacturing.
Tutors are available for help in all courses in your major, and class sizes will be small so your lab instructor will be able to provide you with personal assistance.
LABORATORY FACILITIES
All CIM/Robotics labs have the same equipment used in industry. Most of the program consists of hands-on experience in laboratories where you will work with equipment valued at more than $1 million, including:
PLACEMENT AND SALARIES
Many manufacturing industries visit VU’s CIM/Robotics Department annually to conduct interviews, plus graduates are able to individually secure employment after they complete a Resume Preparation and Interview Seminar offered in the department. Average salaries of graduates are among the highest of all graduating students at VU. Graduates of our class of 2005 received job offers ranging from $ 30,000 to $43,000 with an average offer of $37,324 a year, excluding overtime.
Note: Recommended courses are for the A.A.S. degree and assume any developmental requirements have been met. The A.S. degree is also available.
Brett McCandless
812-888-4190
bmccandless@vinu.edu
Visit www.vinu.edu/technology
Semester I
Electronics for Automation I
+ Lab
Introduction to Robotics
and Automation + Lab
Mechanical Drives + Lab
Intermediate Algebra
or Applied Mathematics III
Speech
Semester II
Electronic and Electrical
Applications for
Manufacturing + Lab
Hydraulics and
Pneumatics + Lab
Electro-Mechanical
Controls + Lab
English Composition I
Science Elective
Semester III
Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC's) + Lab
Fabrication of Robotic
Systems + Lab
Motors and Motor Control + Lab
Programming Industrial Robots + Lab
Lifetime Fitness/Wellness or
First Aid
Social Science Elective
Semester IV
Robotics Applications
and Servicing + Lab
Industrial Networking and
PC Control Systems + Lab
Instrumentation and Automated
Process Control + Lab
Hum/Math/Soc Sci/Writing Electives