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2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Automation, STC


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The Automation Short-Term Certificate program will give students a strong fundamental background in electrical basics and the usage of programmable logic controller (PLCs) to control automated industrial processes.  Students will get an introduction to FANUC robotics for industrial.

Program Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  1. Program Learning Outcomes
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of electrical symbols and abbreviations.
  3. Demonstrate basic ladder logic programming.
  4. Implement basic processes employing Programmable Logic Controllers.
  5. Demonstrate basic operations of robotics.

Total Credits: 8


Total Credits: 6


Third Semester


Total Credits: 6


Total program Credit Hours: 20


+ Student must attain a 2.00 grade point average in these technical courses to graduate.

Industrial Technology Division
Jim Drewes
Acting Dean
(419) 267-1439
Building H, Room 109E

Questions:
NSCC Admissions Office
(419) 267-1320
admissions@northweststate.edu

Course curriculum is subject to change - consult with an Academic Advisor for up-to-date information.

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