Autonomous Systems Technician Certificate

Division: Technology and Engineering

PROGRAM CODE: 2C41372A

The Autonomous Systems Technician Certificate is designed to develop the skills necessary to provide a comprehensive understanding of autonomous systems and how they work. Students seeking a certificate in Autonomous Systems may pursue careers in industries such as manufacturing, defense, agriculture, surveying, medical, automotive, power, communications and many more. In order to be well prepared for this technical field, students should complete as many courses as possible that relate to future job and career prospects. This certificate requires a total of 22-23 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Required Courses (22-23 units):
CIS 201 FIntroduction to Python Programming3
DRON 101 FBasic Drone Piloting2-3
or DRON 105 F Applied Drone Piloting
DRON 140 FBasic Drone Maintenance and Repair3
DRON 240 FAdvanced Drone Maintenance3
DRON 255 FApplied Drone Lab2
TECH 081 FTechnical Mathematics I3
TECH 127 FIndustrial Safety2
TECH 131 FBasic Electricity and Basic Electronics2
TECH 132 FBasics of Electric Motor Controls2
Total Units22-23

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) air-frame assembly; external pilot controls; motor and power systems; autopilot and sensors; ground control station software; loop simulation; tune autopilot; video payload installation; and autopilot telemetry modem.

Outcome 2: Analyze and interpret data and compare results with theoretical calculations.


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