AA/AS in Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

Odessa College's automation associate of applied science prepares students to become instrumentation and electrical technicians. They learn to plan, set up, service, diagnose and upgrade automated systems found in factories, oil and gas operations, utilities and processing plants. Courses start with basic electricity and electronics, then move to digital electronics, microcontrollers, sensors and motors. Instruction is project-based and led by instructors with industry backgrounds, and it follows the state workforce course manual so that learning outcomes match employer needs. The college is regionally accredited, and graduates are positioned for technical jobs across Texas in the energy, factory, utility and chemical industries. The program suits both newcomers to the workforce and current workers who want to upgrade their skills. Full-time study is described as leading directly to stable technical employment in the region.