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Robotics Technology

Robotics Technology - Certificate

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(843) 349-5277

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There are many uses for robotics in industry today, from relieving human workers of exhausting and repetitive tasks to increasing productivity and efficiency to taking people out of harm’s way. This certificate will provide students entry-level skills in robotics operations and maintenance. The Robotics Certificate is 100% transferable to HGTC's Electronics Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science degree.

For more information, contact:
David D. Lewis, P.E. - (843) 349-7109

Career Outlook

Robotics skills are now required in electronics, communication, manufacturing, power supply, and other industries. This exciting field will take on even greater importance in the future as the demand for qualified robotics engineers continues to grow.

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Career Resource Center for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

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Curriculum Sequence
First Semester - Fall
EET 113	Electrical Circuits I - DC	4
EET 145	Digital Circuits	4
MAT 175	Algebra Trigonometry	3
	TOTAL	11
Second Semester - Spring
EET 114	Electrical Circuits II - AC	4
EET 210	Digital Integrated Circuits	4
EET 275	Intro to Robotics Manufacturing Technology	3
EGR 275	Introduction to Engineering/Computer Graphics*	3
	TOTAL	14
	TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	25
*EGR 275 is also offered in the fall semester.

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Summer Classes

Last Day of Classes:

August 3 (Full Summer/Fast Forward II)

Final Exams:

August 4-9 (Full Summer/Fast Forward II)

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OCT 20

Annual Beach Sweep

A group of volunteers is needed during the annual Beach Sweep to be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 20th.