Industrial Automation
B.S. Degree Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Industrial Automation Bachelor of Science
Industrial automation represents the technology-driven business model of the 21st century. In today’s industry, engineers involved in developing new products or processes work closely with technologists who apply scientific and technical knowledge in the design, manufacturing, and repair of automation systems. The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Automation equips students with the skill set those technologists require in a wide range or roles in a wide range of industries. Lower division required competencies include courses from Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, CompTIA, Food Science & Technology, HVAC, and Mechanized Agriculture. Upper division technical courses cover a broad range of technical topics including industrial networks, process control, and robotics, courses in project management, quality management, facilities planning, and safety management. Student must complete either the CSU Breadth or the IGETC general education pattern to be graduate with a bachelor’s degree in industrial automation. In addition, the following nine units of upper division general education are required: ENGL B100 “Technical Writing” PHIL B100 “Industry Ethics” PSYC B100 “Industrial and Organizational Psychology” To Achieve the Bachelor of Science: Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with a C or P grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the program the student will be able to apply critical and analytical thinking skills to industry problems related to safety, quality assurance, and design of systems.
2. Upon completion of the program the student will be able to display effective communication skills, including presentation and technical writing skills.
3. Upon completion of the program the student will be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the mathematical and scientific principles utilized in industrial automation and manufacturing.
4. Upon completion of the program the student will be able to demonstrate competency in industrial automation and instrumentation, including relevant hardware and software utilized in industry.
5. Upon completion of the program the student will be able to manage automation and manufacturing projects applying knowledge of budgetary and scheduling principles in an ethical environment.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Automation Bachelor of Science: Complete all of the following | 72-76.5 | |
| Lower Division Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 23-27.5 | |
| ELET B3 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| Electric Circuits Requirement | 3-4 | |
| ELET B1A | Basic Electronics (DC) | 3 |
| HVAC B52 | Electricity Applied to HVAC | 4 |
| MCAG B14 | Heavy Equipment Systems | 3 |
| AutoCAD Requirement | 3 | |
| INDR B12 | Introduction to Drafting and CAD | 3 |
| ENGR B25 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD (for CE/CET/EE) | 3 |
| Technology Systems Requirement | 3-4 | |
| COMP B33 | CompTIA Networking Technologies - Network+ | 3 |
| COMP B34 | CompTIA A+ | 4 |
| COMP B31 | CompTIA Network Security - Security+ | 3 |
| ELET B4 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| ELET B55A | Electric Motors - Controls | 3 |
| ELET B56 | Instrumentation and Process Control | 3 |
| ELET B61 | Telecommunications | 3 |
| ELET B70 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| FDST B5 | Food Processing Technology | 3 |
| HVAC B54 | Refrigeration Technology | 4 |
| MCAG B5 | Agriculture Irrigation Technology | 3 |
| MCAG B13 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| Programming Requirement | 3-4 | |
| COMP B10 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies using Python | 3 |
| COMP B11 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | 3 |
| ELET B58 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ENGR B18 | Digital Electronics and Logic Design | 4 |
| ENGR B19C | C++ Programming for Engineers & Scientists | 4 |
| Chemistry Requirement | 4-5 | |
| CHEM B1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM B2A | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 |
| PHSC B12 | Physical Science | 4 |
| Math Requirement | 4-4.5 | |
| MATH B1A | Precalculus I | 4 |
| MATH B1AL | Precalculus I with Lab | 4.5 |
| MATH B1B | Precalculus II | 4 |
| MATH B2 | Basic Functions and Calculus for Business | 4 |
| MATH B6A | Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | 4 |
| Upper Division Core Course: Complete all of the following | 40 | |
| INDA B100 | Industrial Design Graphics I | 3 |
| INDA B105 | Corrosion | 3 |
| INDA B110 | Industrial Automation Networks | 3 |
| INDA B114 | Industrial Safety Principles and Management | 3 |
| INDA B120 | Industrial Automation Systems - Robotics | 3 |
| INDA B122 | Applied Methods of Motion and Process Control | 3 |
| INDA B125 | Operations Management in the Automation Field | 3 |
| INDA B132 | Project Management | 3 |
| INDA B135 | Economic Decision Making | 3 |
| INDA B140 | Quality Management | 3 |
| INDA B143 | Materials and Maintenance Management | 3 |
| INDA B144 | Leadership | 3 |
| INDA B150 | Systems Design and Integration (Senior Project) | 4 |
| Upper Division General Education: Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| ENGL B100 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| PHIL B100 | Industry Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC B100 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |